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The Effectiveness of Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) on Students’ Reading Comprehension Hermin Kondo; Dwi Adi Nugroho; Nurul Imansari
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): GLENS, November 2023
Publisher : PT. Global Research Collaboration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v1i1.2023a3

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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy in improving students' reading comprehension at SMAN 2 Majene. A quasi-experimental design was used with a population of 277 tenth-grade students. The sample, consisting of 60 students, was selected using convenience sampling. The assessment instrument comprised 20 multiple-choice questions administered to both the experiment and control groups before and after the treatment. The results revealed that the students' average pre-test scores in the experimental group were categorized as poor, with a mean score of 44.33. However, their post-test scores significantly improved to a good level, with a mean of 73.83. Similarly, the control group showed poor pre-test scores with a mean of 44.67, but their post-test scores improved to a good level, averaging 71.83. In conclusion, the students demonstrated enhancement in reading comprehension. The significant value of the pre-test and post-test results for both groups was 0.000, which is less than 0.05. Therefore, the t-test value was smaller than 0.05, confirming that the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted, and the Null Hypothesis (H0) was rejected, indicating a significant effect of the LRD strategy on the reading comprehension of tenth-grade students at SMAN 2 Majene.
Enhancing English Listening Skill Using The Whisper Race Game Trisnawati Trisnawati; Sukmawati Yasim; Nurul Imansari
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v6i1.1813

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This study examines the effect of using the Whisper Race Game on listening skills learning in Majene 5 Middle School students as English as foreign language learners. Based on the preliminary study in this school, the researcher found that listening was the most challenging aspect of English for students. The study was also intended to figure out the student's perceptions. The quantitative method was implemented with a quasi-experimental design. The data were analyzed by using the Likert scale. The samples of this study were two groups consisting of 14 students for the control group and 14 students for the experimental group number of students were selected randomly due to the limited number of students in this school. The researcher used a listening test (pretest and posttest) as an instrument. The study results show that the Whisper Race game method can significantly improve students' listening skills.
Language Learning Strategies of a Polyglot: Bridging Theory and Practice Putu Wahyu Sudewi; Adi Isma; Hasriani G Hasriani G; Nurul Imansari
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JUNE
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i2.44221

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Second language acquisition (SLA) research has extensively examined language learning in formal, often monolingual, classroom settings, there is a noticeable lack of empirical investigation into how polyglots acquire, manage, and sustain multiple languages. This gap is particularly significant given the rising importance of multilingualism in a globalized world and the proven cognitive, cultural, and professional benefits it offers. This qualitative case study examines the language learning strategies of Indonesian polyglot proficient in seven languages: Indonesian, English, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, and Latin. Through a purposive sampling method, the participant was interviewed via Zoom, and data were analysed using Oxford’s (1990) taxonomy of language learning strategies. The study identified both direct strategies (memory, cognitive, compensation) and indirect strategies (metacognitive, affective, social) used by the participant. Findings reveal that the participant’s language proficiency is achieved through a strategic integration of diverse methods tailored to specific goals and contexts. Motivation driven by extrinsic factors like scholarships, personal interests, and intrinsic spiritual reasons played an important part of learning a language intensity. The participant preferred structured tools, analytical comparisons, and regular practice, while affective and social strategies helped manage emotional challenges and maintain motivation. This study supports Oxford’s framework and highlights the importance of clear goals, sustained motivation, and community engagement in successful multilingual acquisition.