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AN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF BRITISH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH TOWARD WRITING ABILITY IN THE STUDENTS’ INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS OF NAHDLATUL ULAMA UNIVERSITY OF PURWOKERTO Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari; Meilina Haris Mayekti; Dinar Faiza
Edulingua: Jurnal Linguistiks Terapan dan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Vol 8, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34001/edulingua.v8i1.1378

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This research contains an analysis of the use of British and American English on writing skills on student accounts of the Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto University (UNU Purwokerto). The purpose of this study was to determine the British English and American English vocabularies used by students in developing writing skills. This study uses a qualitative approach using descriptive analysis methods. The sampling technique was carried out by means of purposive sampling of the captions used for English writing practice. The Instagram account analyzed was the Instagram account of the Purwokerto Nahdlatul Ulama University students. The accounts analyzed were 50 students accounts. The results of this study are first, the researcher will record the vocabulary contained in the results of English Writing on the Instagram account and classify British and American English. So that we can understand the differences between British English and American English in the captions on students' Instagram. Second, the researcher will analyze writing skills regarding the suitability of grammatical with sentence context. Third, that this research can be used as a reference for British and American English knowledge that supports the process of developing English writing skills. 
Short Documentary Film Implementation at Al Ikhsan Beji Islamic Boarding School as a Media to Improve English Speaking in the Midst of the American Popular Culture Hegemony Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari; Meilina Haris Mayekti; Dinar Faiza
Jurnal Sinestesia Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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Today, the hegemony of American popular culture products is increasingly endemic throughout the world. Therefore, students who in fact live in Islamic boarding schools are expected to be able to use the popular culture, especially YouTube, positively. So that it can be useful for himself and others. This short documentary will be applied at Islamic Boarding School and the results will be published via YouTube. The purpose of this study was to apply the making of a short documentary film at Islamic boarding school as a media for English-language expression. As well as its influence on English Speaking. This research uses a qualitative approach using the method of "reception or aesthetic studies". With this method, students as audience become the main actors in making documentary film in Islamic Boarding Schools. The results of this study are that in the midst of the onslaught of American popular culture, students must actively participate in utilizing popular culture products, especially YouTube. Students can play a role and practice directly in making documentary short film in Islamic Boarding Schools. The short film was uploaded on YouTube. The direct participation of the students will certainly affect the students' speaking ability. This is influenced by the stages that involve the role of students actively and directly. An example is the process of determining themes and titles that are adapted to the activities of the students, then followed by writing and composing English dialogue. After the dialogue was arranged, students practiced speaking and expression according to the context of the dialogue in the documentary short film at Islamic Boarding School. The existence of Islamic Boarding School become more active in the digital era.
An Analysis of Grammatical Errors in Kpop Tweets Dinar Faiza; Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari; Meilina Haris Mayekti
Jurnal Sinestesia Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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KPop has fast developing into a global phenomenon almost all over the world. Kpop became a virus that spreads in the world of music and entertainment and even has to be able to compete with western music and rule the world charts. Among other social media, Twitter has received a lot of attention from Kpopers. English plays an important role in communicating among Kpop communities on Twitter. Kpop tweets become effective learning tools to improve English skill of Kpopers. Many of Kpopers use Twitter platform to post their thoughts or comments as well as get information in English. In addition, they also often interact with fellow Kpop fans abroad using English. Based on this phenomenon, this study aims to analyze English language learning in Kpoper’s activities on Twitter, especially in the case of grammatical error in Kpop Tweet. The error analysis determines possible causes of the errors and the implication of the errors committed to language teaching and learning. Findings revealed that most errors were seen within the category of omission of helping verb, subject and punctuation or apostrophe. It was followed by tenses, subject-verb agreement and the use of part of speech and question order on the second until fifth ranks consecutively. The researcher focused more on taking data from Kpoper who use English as EFL (English as a foreign language). It was taken from Kpop Tweets randomly with various topics by screenshooting. Data analysis is carried out with a descriptive qualitative method, focused on finding the nature of the particular event on study.
ENGLISH INJECTION FOR THALASSEMIA: PELATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS BAGI PENYANDANG THALASSEMIA BANYUMAS DI UNIVERSITAS NAHDLATUL ULAMA PURWOKERTO Dinar Faiza; Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari; Meilina Haris Mayekti
Jubaedah : Jurnal Pengabdian dan Edukasi Sekolah (Indonesian Journal of Community Services and School Education) Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): Jurnal Pengabdian dan Edukasi Sekolah (Jubaedah)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Bangsa

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Thalassemia is a hereditary disease caused by abnormalities in red blood cells in which the individual has a gene disorder that causes reduced production of hemoglobin in red blood cells. People with Thalassemia, especially the type of Thalassemia Major, need routine therapy and medication. These routine therapy and medication activities sometimes cause various problems and obstacles in the lives of people with thalassemia both physically and psychologically. Individuals with thalassemia also show impaired psychosocial and school functioning. The desire and enthusiasm for learning decreased, giving rise to human resources with low educational backgrounds. The lack of education especially the knowledge of health terms in English is one of the problems. The program of English Injection for Thalassemia intended to create an English learning space for people with Thalassemia. English Injection for Thalassemia aimed to provide English education, especially information about medical terms which are important in the treatment of thalassemia. The object of the program is the members of the Association of Indonesian Thalassemia Patients, commonly called PPTI Banyumas. The method of implementing this program was used fun learning methods and media. It provided English training in groups through indoor and outdoor activities with basic English expressions and English medical terms for Thalassemia
THE EFFECT OF MATCHING GAMES FOR TEACHING SPEAKING SKILLS Meilina Haris Mayekti; Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari
Economics, Social, and Humanities Journal (Esochum) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): Economics, Social, and Humanities Journal (Esochum)
Publisher : Faculty of Social, Economics and Humanities

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Speaking for general communication is compulsory subject that must be taken by students during second semester. In reality, most of the students at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto face some problems related to speaking skill. To improve the students’ speaking skill, the lecturers need to know what media is the most suitable for the students. This research is purposed to find out whether matching game can be an effective strategy for teaching speaking. The method of research was experimental research especially quasi-experimental research. The techniques of collecting data were pre-test and post-test. There were two classes as the subject of this research. They are experimental group and control group. Experimental group consists of 20 students and control group consists of 18 students. The result of the data analysis showed that matching game is effective for teaching vocabulary. The value of t- test was higher than the t-table. The result of t-test formula was 1.86, and the t- table was 1.68. Overall, matching game can be an effective strategy for teaching speaking. It can help students to learn speaking easily and effectively.
Implementation of Wattpad in Understanding Popular Literature as an Effort for Improving Reading Comprehension Dinar Faiza; Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari
Jurnal Sinestesia Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Pusat Studi Bahasa dan Publikasi Ilmiah

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This study aimed to examine the implementation of using Wattpad in understanding popular literature as an effort to train reading comprehension for English Education students at UNU Purwokerto. Researchers applied Wattpad as an alternative medium for learning to read popular literature. The research method used descriptive qualitative. Data collection used purposive sampling by taking a sample of 21 students. Data collection techniques used tests, interviews, observation, and documentation. Through this research, several findings were found. First, by using Wattpad, it increases reading comprehension of popular literary works. It is seen from 76% of students having a "good and very good" category in the score range of 76-93. This improvement is most visible in understanding the intrinsic elements of theme, characterizations, plot, setting, point of view and moral values. Second, the perception of students stated that Wattpad is effective learning media in reading because it is a free application that is easily accessible anytime and anywhere. Third, the use of Wattpad increases an interest in reading because there is variety of interesting stories that stimulates curiosity, need, and pleasure to continue reading activities.
Students' Perception of Vlog as A Self-Learning Media in Speaking Dinar Faiza; Ade Christanty Yudha Bestari; Meilina Haris Mayekti
Surakarta English and Literature Journal Vol 5 No 2 (2022): Volume 5 Number 2 August 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Literature, University of Surakarta

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Speaking is one of the most challenging skills in learning English. Many obstacles are faced when learning to speak, such as lack of motivation, fear of making mistakes, and lack of self-confidence. These problems are often found during the teaching and learning process in the classroom. A teacher is expected to continue innovating for exciting and fun learning methods and media to increase learning interest, motivation, confidence, and creativity in speaking. It is needed not only in the classroom but also in independent learning. This study aims to discover students' perception of the learning process for their speaking skills through using vlogs as a self-learning media and the effect of using vlogs on students' motivation, confidence and creativity. The researcher took the research object of the English Language Teaching Department students in UNU Purwokerto. The data were obtained by giving a speaking project as a vlog with a specific theme. Data collection was conducted by providing questionnaires and interviews to find out students' perceptions about the effect of using vlogs for the improvement of motivation, confidence and creativity and also observing the students' vlogs to find out the learning process of speaking from the aspect of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. Data analysis is qualitative descriptive with theories from Dulay and Fromkin (1982). This study found that based on students' perceptions, they agreed that using vlogs improved their motivation, confidence and creativity. Meanwhile, based on the observation, it was found that there were some pronunciation errors and grammar mistakes in the students' speaking, but they showed improvement in choosing vocabulary. Some students used a variety of vocabularies that were rarely used in the class.