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Agung Dwi Nurcahyo
English Education Department, Universitas Muria Kudus
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AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT IN ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA N 1 BAE KUDUS ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 Aini, Mawarina Nurul; Syafei, Muh; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi
SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education Vol 1, No 2 (2023): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/simple.v1i2.10935

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Teaching English in Senior High School significantly emphasizes enhancing four fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The objective is for students to attain mastery of all four language skills. Among these, the enhancement of productive skills, particularly writing, holds paramount importance in English instruction. Nonetheless, in practical application, numerous students encounter challenges when it comes to composing English texts. Therefore, this research aims to analyze students’ difficulties in writing recount text at eleventh students SMA N 1 Bae Kudus. The research design of this study is content analysis qualitative research. The researcher analyzed the students’ recount texts based on the writing aspect that should be considered by the students in writing a recount text which is content, organization, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics. It was found that students' difficulties in writing recount text were in five categories: content (21,3%), organization (19,4%), vocabulary (19,7%), language use (18,5%), and mechanic (21,1%). Furthermore, it can be concluded that the difficulty in writing recount text by students of class XI IPA 4 and XI IPA 7 SMA N 1 BAE Kudus academic year 2022/2023 is in the Language Use section with the lowest score 984 (18,5%).
THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS GOOGLE TRANSLATE AS A SUPPORTING MEDIA TO LEARN ENGLISH Lestari, Lusiana Indah; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Romadlon, Farid Noor
Prominent Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v6i2.8453

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Now, with the sophistication of smartphones, students can use Google to find out what is not known anywhere and anytime. One of the searches that students often use in learning English is Google Translate. Google Translate is a free multilingual translation service developed by Google which is used to translate text from one language to another. The students always open Google Translate many times when they don't know the meaning of a word, sentence, and text. The objective of the research was to describe the twelfth grade students' perception towards Google Translate as a supporting media to learn English at SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research and the data was collected by the use of a questionnaire. In this research, the researcher used descriptive qualitative research. The participants were students of XII TAV 1 and XII TAV 2 of SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong which consist of 50 students. The result showed that the students of twelfth grade of SMK Al-Hikmah Mayong had a positive perception towards Google Translate as a supporting media to learn English with the majority of the answers they chose being “agree” that it helped them in learning English. They used Google Translate to help them such as to translate, check pronunciation, spell the word, and check synonyms. However, the results of the text translation from Google Translate are less accurate. It has a much different meaning than the original meaning.
Vocational High School Students’ Difficulties in Practicing Speaking Aryani, Farida; Romadlon, Farid Noor; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi
Prominent Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v8i1.13204

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English is becoming essential in this quickly changing world because it is crucial for practically every aspect of life, especially communication. Speaking skills is a foundation for being able to communicate in English. However, many students still find it challenging to practice speaking English because it is not the mother tongue in Indonesia. This study investigated students' difficulties and the factors that cause them in English speaking practice. 80 students of Grade 10 Accounting students at SMK PGRI 2 Kudus were the participants in this study. A qualitative method was applied and the data of this study were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The questionnaire results revealed that students have difficulties in English practice; inhibition, nothing to say, low participation, and mother tongue use with "nothing to say" as the dominant difficulty. The factors that cause these difficulties include clustering (difficulty arranging sentences), redundancy (not knowing to explain correctly), still unfamiliar with the reduced form, low speaking performance, lack of vocab and not understanding what others are saying, low rate of delivery, and difficulty in pronunciation, stress, and intonation with clustering as the dominant factor. Regarding the dominant difficulty and its factor in the result of this study, the researcher suggests that teachers should always introduce new vocabulary daily so that students' vocabulary continues to increase. Moreover, the teacher should give the students an easy way to construct good sentences in speaking because they are still confused about arranging a correct sentence when practicing speaking.
Pelatihan English for Tour Guide bagi Pelaku Sektor Pariwisata Lokal Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Rusiana, Rusiana; Mutohhar, Mutohhar
Muria Jurnal Layanan Masyarakat Vol 7, No 1 (2025): Maret 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/mjlm.v7i1.14908

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The development of Desa Wisata is one alternative to improve the community’s economy, including Desa Japan in Kudus Regency, Central Java. To support this, improving human resources—especially foreign language skills—is essential. This community service aimed to provide “English for Tour Guide” training for tourism activists in Desa Japan. The training focused on practical English for guiding tourists, particularly foreigners. Participants practiced spoken English relevant to tourism settings. The training outcomes included: (1) increased confidence in speaking English, (2) improved tourism knowledge, (3) enhanced public speaking skills, and (4) better understanding and use of English for tour guiding. Through this activity, tourism activists are expected to become role models in using simple and practical English within the community.Pengembangan Desa Wisata merupakan salah satu alternatif untuk meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat, termasuk Desa Japan di Kabupaten Kudus, Jawa Tengah. Untuk mendukung program ini, diperlukan peningkatan sumber daya manusia, khususnya dalam keterampilan berbahasa asing. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memberikan pelatihan “English for Tour Guide” bagi para pelaku wisata di Desa Japan. Pelatihan difokuskan pada penggunaan Bahasa Inggris praktis dalam konteks pariwisata. Hasil kegiatan ini antara lain: (1) meningkatnya kepercayaan diri pelaku wisata dalam berbahasa Inggris, (2) meningkatnya pengetahuan dan keterampilan di bidang pariwisata, (3) meningkatnya kemampuan public speaking, serta (4) meningkatnya pemahaman dan penggunaan Bahasa Inggris sebagai pemandu wisata. Melalui kegiatan ini, pelaku wisata diharapkan dapat menjadi panutan dalam penggunaan Bahasa Inggris yang sederhana dan praktis di lingkungan masyarakat Desa Japan.
Pelatihan Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Berbasis “Critical Thinking” Bagi Guru-Guru Bahasa Inggris SMP Negeri 6 Blora Madjdi, Achmad Hilal; Syafei, Muh; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Rokhayani, Atik
Muria Jurnal Layanan Masyarakat Vol 6, No 1 (2024): Maret 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/mjlm.v6i1.11901

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Merujuk pada hasil survei Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) yang dilaksanakan pada tahun 2018, kemampuan literasi dan numerasi para siswa Indonesia berada pada posisi lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan siswa di negara-negara lain. Posisi Indonesia pada tahun 2018 untuk membaca berada di peringkat 72 dari 77 negara, dan sains berada di peringkat 70 dari 78 negara (OECD, 2018).  Melihat tingkat literasi yang rendah dari para siswa di Indonesia, maka harus ada upaya yang terus menerus untuk meningkatkan literasi mereka, mengingat literasi menjadi tuntutan bagi para siswa/peserta didik untuk memenuhi kualifikasi kompetensi di abad 21 ini. Saat ini Kemendikbudristek telah mencanangkan penggunaan Kurikulum Merdeka pada satuan-satuan pendidikan di Indonesia. Pengembangan literasi menjadi salah satu fokus dan perhatian pada kurikulum ini sedikit banyak telah mendorong para peneliti, guru dan praktisi pendidikan untuk melakukan eksplorasi keilmuan dalam mengembangkan berbagai model pembelajaran yang menyenangkan, sesuai dengan ragam karakteristik peserta didik dan mampu memacu mereka untuk mengembangkan literasi. Oleh karena itulah, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan para guru Bahasa Inggris di SMP Negeri 6 Blora untuk mengembangkan Model Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Berbasis “Critical Thinking”.
Student poetry translations with and without the use of AI: An evaluation of translation quality Yuliasri, Issy; Purwanto, Bambang; Hadi, Muhammad Zaki Pahrul; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Rochmahwati, Pryla; Rifqi, Muhammad; Kumara, Kusuma Arum Diana; Ma’sumah, Fithriyatul
LITE: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025): September
Publisher : Universitas Dian Nuswantoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33633/lite.v21i2.14336

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Poetry translation presents a unique challenge, as it requires maintaining a delicate balance between semantic fidelity and the preservation of the aesthetic qualities of the target text. This study aims to evaluate the quality of poetry translations produced by university students both with and without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), using four assessment criteria based on Nababan's (2012) framework: accuracy, acceptability, readability, and poeticness. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with an evaluation instrument using a three-point scale, where a score of 3 indicates high quality, 2 denotes moderate quality, and 1 reflects low quality. Data were obtained from poetry translations evaluated by experienced raters using a standardized rubric, with results analyzed in terms of frequency distribution and percentages. Findings reveal that in AI-assisted translations, the highest score attainment was observed in readability (52.76%), followed by acceptability (51.14%), accuracy (50.39%), and poeticness (24.34%) as the lowest. In contrast, in translations without AI, the highest score attainment was also found in readability (34.76%), followed by accuracy (33.06%), acceptability (32.43%), and poeticness (12.33%). This comparison indicates that AI use consistently enhances accuracy, acceptability, and readability scores, yet shows limited capacity to improve poeticness significantly. This aspect requires creativity, stylistic sensitivity, and nuanced linguistic judgment beyond the current capabilities of AI systems.
Book Clubs as a Pedagogical Tool for Developing Critical Thinking: Evidence from an English Education Program in Indonesia Rusiana, Rusiana; Nuraeningsih, Nuraeningsih; Sulistyowati, Titis; Syafei, Muh; Romadlon, Farid Noor; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Agulan, Loreen P.; Thongmark, Natthanan; Anna, Sibhekinkosi; Kurt-Taşpınar, Havva; Milad, Abdurahman Ahmed
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE) Vol. 6, No. 3, September 2024
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ijolae.v6i3.23663

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In higher education, critical thinking skills are essential for students to develop their ability to explore problems, questions, or situations, find a solution, and justify their positions. Such skills can be cultivated through sustained, authentic dialogue with peers or in groups. To provide a supportive environment for dialogue and interaction among students, a book club was utilized as an alternative and extension activity of Extensive Reading course within the English Education Study Program at a private university in Indonesia. The book club enables students to connect with others, expressing and exchanging ideas and thoughts, thereby sharpening their critical thinking skills. This mixed-method study investigated the students’ reading and critical thinking skills after participating in the book club, the effectiveness of book club in developing these skills, and the ways in which the book club fostered critical thinking skills. Twenty-three freshmen from one class participated in the study. The instruments used were a reading test, a survey of critical thinking skills, and students’ work. The reading test and  critical thinking survey were administered sequentially after the treatment, while  students’ work was qualitatively analyzed. The findings reveal that book club is effective in developing student’s critical thinking skills,  particularly  in terms of creating alternative t endings to a given story.
Exploring Vocational High School Students’ Perceptions of Picture Series in Learning Descriptive Texts Romi, Audrey Ananda; Farid Noor Romadlon; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi
Educalingua Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): November
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/educalingua.v3i2.2587

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The ability to write descriptive texts in English remains a challenge for many EFL learners, particularly at the secondary vocational level, where students often struggle with generating ideas, organizing content, and using accurate vocabulary. Visual media such as picture series can serve as effective learning aids by stimulating imagination, guiding idea development, and making writing tasks more engaging. This study explores students’ perceptions of using picture series to support descriptive text writing in an eleventh-grade vocational high school in Kudus, Indonesia. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, the study collected data through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 30 students. The findings reveal that the majority of students perceive picture series as helpful in clarifying the stages of writing, expanding vocabulary, and reducing difficulties in composing descriptive texts. Students also reported that picture series enhanced their motivation and made writing activities more enjoyable. However, some challenges were noted, including dependence on visual aids and limited opportunities to develop writing autonomy. Overall, the study concludes that picture series are perceived positively as an instructional medium, with potential to foster students’ writing skills when used strategically in classroom practice. The results suggest that EFL teachers should integrate picture-based tasks with guided writing activities to balance support and independence in learning.
Co-Authors Agulan, Loreen P. Ahmad Hilal Madjdi, Ahmad Hilal Aini, Mawarina Nurul Aniqotul Chalimah Anna, Sibhekinkosi Atik Rokhayani Bambang Purwanto Diah Kurniati Dwi Rukmini Farid Noor Romadlon Farida Aryani Ilfa, Alfiya Irfai Fathurohman, Irfai Issy Yuliasri Kumara, Kusuma Arum Diana Kurt-Taşpınar, Havva Lestari, Lusiana Indah Ma’sumah, Fithriyatul Milad, Abdurahman Ahmed Mohammad Syafei Muh Syafei Muhammad Rifqi Muhammad Zaki Pahrul Hadi Mutohhar Mutohhar Mutohhar Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih Prahardika, Novia Sindi Pryla Rochmahwati Rismiyanto Rismiyanto Romi, Audrey Ananda Rusiana Rusiana Slamet Utomo Sri Wuli Fitriati Surya Bayu Maulana Thongmark, Natthanan Titis Sulistyowati Utomo, Slamet Wawan Shokib Rondli