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GRAMMAR ERROR BY STUDENTS IN TRANSLATING INDONESIAN INTO ENGLISH Maniar, Diani Syahputri , Wiki Tedi Rahmawati
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 1 (2021): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i1.63

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This research was to analyze the students’ grammar errors on the use of present tense and past tense in translating Indonesian sentence into English. The aims were to find out what errors were made by the students and what error was the dominant one. The method used was descriptive qualitative. It was conducted at SMP Swasta Dwitunggal Tanjung Morawa in academic year 2018 – 2019. The population was the students of the eighth grade consisted of 3 classes with the total number of population was 138. The sample was the class VIII-3 consisted of 41 students which was obtained through cluster random sampling with lottery technique. The instrument used was a translation test which consisted of 20 items of Indonesian sentence. Through the data analysis, it was obtained that there were four types of errors made by the eighth grade students, namely error of omission (17.22%), error of addition (32.05%), error of miss-formation (34.44%), and error of miss-ordering (12.91%). The most dominant error was error of miss-formation.
THE EFFECT OF THINK TALK WRITE (TTW) STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Srimaharani Tanjung; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati; Harahap Harahap
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 1 (2021): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i1.112

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This research aimed to find out the effect of Think Talk Write (TTW) Strategy on students’ ability in writing descriptive text. The research was conducted by using experimental research design. The population was the students of grade X consisting of 60 students. The sample was selected by applying cluster random sampling technique. The sample was divided into two groups namely experimental and control groups. Class X-iis consisting of 30 students was the experimental group taught by using Think Talk Write (TTW) Strategy. Class X-mia consisting of 30 students was the control group taught by conventional strategy. The instrument used to collect the data was writing test. The result of the data analysis by applying t-test formula showed that t-obs value was higher than t-table value (t-obs > t-table = 3.747 > 2.660). Based on the finding, Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected. Thus, Think Talk Write (TTW) Strategy significantly affected the students’ ability in writing descriptive text.
AN ANALYSIS OF TRANSLATION SHIFT ON VERB PHRASES IN ENGLISH-INDONESIAN TRANSLATION OF SURAH YASEEN (CHAPTER 36) Asmanah Asmanah; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati; Linda Astuti Rangkuti
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i2.267

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The aims of this study were to find out the types and the dominant type of translation shift on verb phrases used in English-Indonesian translation of Surah Yaseen (Chapter 36). This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative method. The data were the verb phrases in English-Indonesian translation of Surah Yaseen. The data were collected and analyzed by comparing, classifying, categorizing, describing, calculating, and displaying by using table. The result of this study found there were three types of translation shift on verb phrases in English-Indonesian translation of Surah Yaseen namely: class shift (51.25%), level shift (43.75%), and structure shift (5%). The most dominant type of translation shift used was the class shift.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN HARRY POTTER AND DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 MOVIE Wiki Tedi Rahmawati; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Karina Radiyanti
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i2.270

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The objectives of the study were to describe the types of figurative language used in Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie and to find out the dominant type of the figurative language used in the movie. This study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected from Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie by analyzing the dialogues spoken by the actors/actress through its text transcribe. The analysis found out there were 6 types of figurative language used, namely simile 28 (28.57%), metaphor 27 (27.55%), hyperbole 20 (20.40%), idiom 13 (13.26%), personification 6 (6.12%), and proverb 4 (4.08%). The most dominant figurative language used was simile.
LANGUAGE STYLE USED BY ROCKY GERUNG IN INSTAGRAM STATUS Wiki Tedi Rahmawati; Yunita Mutiara Harahap; Mahroza Mahroza
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Excellence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i2.273

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This study dealt with language style used by Rocky Gerung in Instagram status. It was aimed to describe the types of language style and to find out the most dominant language style used by Rocky Gerung in Instagram status. This study was conducted by using qualitative research design. The source of data was @rockygerungofficial in Instagram. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis technique by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The result showed that there were 3 concepts of language style used by Rocky Gerung in Instagram, namely intimate style, consultative style, and casual style. In addition, there were 9 sentences (42.86%) for intimate style, 9 sentences (42.86%) for consultative style, and 3 sentences (14.28%) for casual style. The consultative style and intimate style were dominantly used by Rocky Gerung in his Instagram status.
POLITENESS STRATEGIES OF THE KARONESE FAMILIES IN DELI TUA Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Excellence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i2.280

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This research dealt with politeness strategies of the Karonese Families in Deli Tua. The objective of this study was to describe types of politeness strategies of the Karonese Families. This research applied qualitative research design. The subjects were three of Karonese families who lived in Deli Tua. The subjects were divided into two groups; three subjects from parents and three subjects from children group. The instruments used to gain the data were observation and interview. There were two ways relationships that were observed; first, interaction parent to parent, second, interaction parent to child. The data were analyzed by using data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings showed that the Karonese families used two types of politeness strategies which were (1) bald on record strategy and (2) positive politeness strategy, both interactions; parent to parent and parent to child. They expressed their politeness strategies by using kinship forms and pronoun. There were three reasons why they used bald on record strategy as the dominant type; first, Social Distance (D) of the speaker and hearer, second, Power (P) between them, and third, the Rank of Imposition (R)
TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH PLOT RELATIONSHIPS CHART STRATEGY Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 1 No 2 (2021): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v1i2.281

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This article elaborates with teach reading comprehension through Plot Relationships Chart Strategy. Plot Relationships Chart Strategy helps students identify the major parts of a story and improves their comprehension. Comprehension is the main goal in reading process. Reading Comprehension is a process of making sense of written ideas through meaningful interpretation and interaction with language. This strategy provides students with a chart to help them comprehend the relationship among characters, goals, problems, and solutions. The chart has four columns; the first column is for the name of the characters, the second column is for the goals of the characters, the third column is for the problems or challenges that the characters faced, and the last column is for the solution of the problems. At last, this strategy helps students comprehend what they have read
PSYCHOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS ON LANGUAGE DISORDER OF THE MAIN CHARACTER WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME IN “PLEASE STAND BY” MOVIE Syahraini Husna Br Lubis; Iskandar Zulkarnain; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 2 No 1 (2022): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v2i1.331

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This study dealt with the language disorder of the main character in "Please Stand By" movie. The aims of this study were to describe the symptoms and the types of language disorder of the main character who suffered from Asperger Syndrome. The descriptive qualitative method was used in this study and supported by the psycholinguistic approach by using Carrol's theory in describing the symptoms and the types of language disorder faced by the main character in the movie. The study found out that the main character of the movie experienced two types of symptoms of Asperger Syndrome. The first was social communication and social interaction and the second one was restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activities. It was also found two types of language disorder; they were expressive and receptive language disorder.
INQUIRY LEARNING: A METHOD TO TEACH SPEAKING FOR THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS Bahrinda Eka Putri; wiki tedi rahmawati; Linda Astuti Rangkuti
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 2 No 2 (2022): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v2i2.511

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The objective of this research was to find out the effect of using inquiry learning method on students’ ability in speaking. This research was conducted at SMK Abdi Negara Binjai. The population of this research was the tenth grade students in academic year 2021-2022. There were 2 classes consisting of 55 students. The sample with total number of 20 students were taken by using random sampling with lottery technique. The sample was divided into 2 groups. Experimental group consisted of 10 students was taught using inquiry learning method and control group consisted of 10 students was taught using conventional method. The instrument for collecting the data was a speaking test. Each group was given a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The result of this research showed that the mean of post-test in experimental group (51.6) was higher than control group (44.2) and the value of U-observed (25) was smaller than the value of U-table (30). The testing of hypothesis showed that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. It meant that there was a significant effect on students’ speaking ability taught by using inquiry learning method.
THE IMPORTANCE AND DIFFICULTIES OF LISTENING SKILL: A DESCRIPTION Qaila Zulhairah Gultom; Putri Utari; Wiki Tedi Rahmawati
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 3 No 1 (2023): Excellence
Publisher : English Education Study Program FKIP Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v3i1.584

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This article is a general description about the importance of listening skill and the difficulties that students may face in understanding listening skill. Thus, it is hoped that teachers can be more aware of listening skill which is as important as other language skills in learning and mastering foreign languages, especially English.