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A Qualitative Study on the Implementation of the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method in Enhancing Students’ Speaking Ability in Narrative Texts Firman Daris Laia; Nurhalimah; Fatin Nadifa Tarigan
LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

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Speaking is an essential skill in language learning that enables students to communicate ideas, express opinions, and engage in meaningful interactions. However, many students still experience difficulties in speaking English, particularly in terms of fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. Preliminary observation showed that only 6 out of 28 students (21%) were able to respond to questions in English without using translation tools, indicating a low level of speaking proficiency. This study aims to explore the use of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method in improving students’ speaking skills in narrative texts. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ learning experiences during the implementation of TPR. The data were collected through classroom observations and interviews, focusing on students’ participation, fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension of narrative texts. The findings revealed that the implementation of the TPR method increased students’ engagement, with approximately 75% of students actively participating in speaking activities. In addition, students showed improvement in confidence, pronunciation accuracy, and fluency. The TPR method also helped reduce students’ anxiety when speaking English. Therefore, TPR is considered an effective teaching strategy for improving students’ speaking skills.
ANALYZING EFL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ CAPITALIZATION AND PUNCTUATION ACCURACY IN ACADEMIC WRITING Nurhalimah Siregar; Nurmayana; Syamsul Bahri; Fatin Nadifa Tarigan
JEE (Journal of English Education) Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): JEE (Journal of English Education)
Publisher : English Study Program University of Pasir Pengaraian

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Writing is a crucial skill in English that requires accuracy in using capitalization and punctuation to convey meaning effectively. This study aims to analyze EFL university students' capitalization and punctuation accuracy in academic writing. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected from the academic writing of first semester students at Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia Medan and analyzed using an error analysis approach. The findings indicate that students still experience difficulties in applying appropriate rules. The highest correct usage was found in periods (80 occurrences) and commas (73 occurrences), while the use of exclamation marks (4 occurrences) and question marks (3 occurrences) was relatively low. Errors were also frequently identified in the capitalization of proper nouns (18 occurrences) and sentence beginnings (87 occurrences). In addition, students tended to rely on simple sentence structures, which limited the variety of punctuation used.Overall, students’ accuracy is categorized at a moderate level. Therefore, more focused instruction and practice are recommended to improve students’ academic writing skills.