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SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: THEIR ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECOND LANGUAGE SKILLS Manurung, Lastri Wahyuni; Saragi, Christina Natalina; Lumbantobing, Febrina S.L.; Simbolon, Desi.A.R
Jurnal Basataka (JBT) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Balikpapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36277/basataka.v8i2.1103

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This study investigates the influence of social and cultural factors on the acquisition of English-speaking skills among university students in Indonesia. While previous research has highlighted the importance of cognitive and instructional factors in second language acquisition, relatively few studies have examined the broader sociocultural context of English learning in the Indonesian EFL setting. Using a mixed-methods design, this research involved 33 sixth-semester students of the English Education Program at Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Medan, comprising 8 males and 25 females from Batak Toba and Nias ethnic backgrounds. Data were collected through speaking tests, semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and classroom observations. The findings reveal that social background factors—including socioeconomic status, access to English courses, and family environment—affect students’ speaking proficiency. Additionally, cultural exposure, including engagement with English media and intercultural experiences, plays a crucial role in enhancing fluency, confidence, and communicative competence. The study concludes that language learning is inseparable from its sociocultural context, emphasizing the need for culturally responsive pedagogy in Indonesian higher education.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLISH WORDS THROUGH TONGUE TWISTER ACTIVITIES AMONG THE ELEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAS NASRANI 2 MEDAN Susi Santrika Sitinjak; Carolina Pakpahan; Lastri Wahyuni Manurung
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 02, Juni 2026 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.44632

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This study aims to analyze students’ pronunciation difficulties in English words through tongue twister activities among the eleventh-grade students of SMAS Nasrani 2 Medan. The objectives of this research are to identify the types of pronunciation difficulties experienced by students, determine the English phonemes that are most difficult for them to pronounce, and analyze the patterns of pronunciation difficulties that appear in their pronunciation performance. This research applied a descriptive qualitative research design. The participants of this study were 20 eleventh-grade students of SMAS Nasrani 2 Medan in the academic year 2024/2025. The data were collected through tongue-twister reading tasks, classroom observations, audio recordings, and interviews. The students’ pronunciation performances were transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and analyzed through data reduction, data display, identification and classification of pronunciation difficulties, and interpretation of the findings. The results of the study show that students experience various pronunciation difficulties in both consonant and vowel sounds. The most frequent consonant difficulties were found in the pronunciation of /ʃ/, /θ/, /v/, /r/ in final position, and /z/. Meanwhile, vowel difficulties occurred in the pronunciation of /ʌ/, /æ/, the diphthong /aɪ/, /u/, and /oʊ/. The analysis also revealed three dominant types of pronunciation difficulties, namely substitution, omission, and reduction or simplification. Among these, substitution was the most frequently occurring error, indicating that students often replaced unfamiliar English sounds with similar sounds from their first language. The findings also indicate that first language interference significantly influenced students’ pronunciation performance. In conclusion, the study reveals that tongue twister activities effectively expose students’ pronunciation difficulties and highlight the English phonemes that are most problematic for learners. These findings provide useful insights for English teachers in designing more effective pronunciation teaching strategies and providing focused pronunciation practice for EFL learners.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE FORMATION AND MEANING OF INTERNET SLANG IN ONLINE COMMUNICATION Tantri Aurelia Gulo; Lastri Wahyuni Manurung; Susanti
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 02, Juni 2026 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.44751

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This research investigates one emerging linguistic phenomenon is internet slang, which allows users to communicate efficiently while expressing creativity and social identity in online communities. This study aims to identify the word formation processes used in internet slang and to analyze the social and linguistic factors influencing its usage and meaning among internet users. This research applied a descriptive qualitative method. Data consisted of internet slang expressions collected from Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter through observation and documentation of posts, captions, and comment sections. The analysis was based on the morphological theory of word formation proposed by George Yule (2010), including acronym, clipping, blending, compounding, derivation, and borrowing. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Matthew Miles and Huberman consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that internet slang is mainly formed through acronym, clipping, blending, and compounding. These processes demonstrate the linguistic creativity of internet users in creating or modifying words for faster and more expressive communication. Its usage is also influenced by social and linguistic factors such as group identity, humor, emotional expression, social interaction, and communication efficiency. In conclusion, internet slang reflects the dynamic development of language influenced by technological advancement and social interaction in digital communication.
DESIGNING ENGLISH FOR THEOLOGY: A DUAL-DOMAIN ESP CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR THEOLOGY STUDENTS IN INDONESIA Vivi Esti Novarina; Lastri Wahyuni Manurung; Ghidei Youseff
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 8 No 1 (2026): September In Progress
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v8i1.2457

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This study examines how an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum for theology students can integrate academic and ministerial needs within one coherent framework. Using a qualitative descriptive case study at STT Anugerah Misi Nias Barat, Indonesia, data were collected over one semester through a needs-analysis questionnaire administered to theology students, semi-structured interviews with relevant institutional stakeholders, and analysis of existing teaching materials. The triangulated findings reveal two interconnected domains of need: academic theological literacy and ministerial-mission performance. Students needed English to read theological books, journal articles, commentaries, and abstracts; write summaries and reflections; and present theological ideas. They also needed English for prayer, Scripture reading, testimony, and ministry communication. However, their proficiency remained low, especially in speaking and listening, with grammar, limited vocabulary, low confidence, and restricted exposure as major challenges. The study argues that English for Theology should not abruptly replace foundational English, but should recontextualize it through theology-related texts, tasks, and assessments appropriate for low-exposure, faith-based higher education settings.
Co-Authors Adi Situmorang Afrilia Lumban Batu Afriyanti Pakpahan Agnesia Yohana M Purba Alvienna Sifa Maulida Nasution Ance Rosario Siallagan Anggi Lastri Pinayungan Anita Theresia Br Saragi Arsen Nahum Pasaribu Atalisi Zalukhu Atonso Hasibuan Ayu Oktaviana Sipahutar Benya Lertsuwan Bertharia Sohnata Hutauruk Carolina Carolina Carolina Pakpahan Carolina Pakpahan Carolina Pakpahan Christina N Saragi Christina Natalina Saragi Christina Ria Natal Sitorus Dakhi, Adoramos Debora Citra Ayu Nainggolan Dewi Maya Manurung Dewi Paulina Silalahi Dewi Paulina Silalahi Dewi Purnamasari Laia Dewinarto Nainggolan Dwike Agustina Siahaan Efendi Barus Eka Putri Saptari Wulan Eka Putri Saptari Wulan Eliana Sitompul Erika Sinambela Ernawati Tampubolon Esraweddi Siregar Eva Vronika Hasugian Evi Karolina Saragih Febrianti Sitanggang Febrika Dwi Lestari Febrina S.L. Lumbantobing Febriwan Harefa Fenty Debora Napitupulu Fernando Saragih Fitri Yuneza Lumban Gaol Galina Sitinjak Ghidei Youseff Gilbert Mathew Situmeang Ginting, Mayasari br Godwill Chenyuei Akwene Griffit Spanyer Indrawaty Nababan Harpen H.P. Silitonga Harpen Silitonga Hartatis, Hartatis Ayu Hasani, Elsya Elita Merlyn Hesty Malinda Manalu Hia, Orani Adel Valentina Hujaefa HI. Muhammad Immanuel Padang Indah Rizki Yuliani Jake Muler Juni Jeffri Aritonang Kammer Tuahman Sipayung Khassenov, Bolat Kiki Anggreni Kondios M Pasaribu Krisna Wati Mayang Laia, Dewi Purnamasari Lasmaida Nainggolan Lasmaria, Lasmaria Lili Sowari Siregar Listra Manurung Lusi Manurung Maděra, Martin Manurung, Anjeli Artha Br Marlina Surya Indriani Mayasari br Ginting Michael Jomat Milala, Herian Bastanta Mitha Lestari Sihombing Mitra Gusmeni Hia Monalisa Martha Siahaan Nenni Triana Sinaga Nenni Triana Sinaga Nurcahaya Sihombing Nurhayati Sitorus Orani Adel Valentina Hia Pakpahan, Carolina Pane, Christina Ria Natal Sitorus Pangaribuan, Marnala Pardede, Hebron Pasaribu, Yessy Octavianna Pinayungan, Anggi Lastri pratama, Indra Mulia R.imalona siregar Rachel Br Sidabutar Riniwati Sembiring Robeca Shanty Sitohang Roslitha Uli Banjarnahor Rotua Elfida Sahat Taruli Siahaan Sahlan Tampubolon Siahaan , Tegar Tanto Wiyahya Sibarani, Donna Selviyanti Sidabutar, Usman Silalahi, Nove lina Simanjuntak, Fransisca simarmara, Rina Octavia Simarmata, Rina Octavia Simbolon, Desi.A.R Sinaga, Tika Yohana Sitinjak, Apriani Silviani Sitinjak, Lasmaida Sitohang, Ayen Sondang Manik Sri Henni Br Saragih Sri Rahayu Harianja Supriandi Sihotang Suriani Simangunsong SUSANTI Susi Santrika Sitinjak Tamba, Auwy Tantri Aurelia Gulo Tutiarny Naibaho Usman Sidabutar Vivi Esti Novarina Waruwu, Nurwian Winda Josefina Simamora YESSY OCTAVIANA Yessy Octavianna Yinghuei Chen Yohana Friscila Naibahao Yolanda Adelina Lumban Gaol Yolanda Erika Magdalena Pangaribuan Yuniarta Br Hutasoit