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EFL Learners’ Ability in Reading Scientific Text in TOEFL Maspufah Maspufah
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 7, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v7i1.167

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TOEFL as one type of test is commonly used to measure learners’ English proficiency. TOEFL consist of reading comprehension, listening, structure and written expression. However learners got difficulties to do reading section, especially in reading scientific text due to its condensed information and different terms with general English. The aim of this research was to find out EFL learners’ ability in reading scientific text of TOEFL. Descriptive quantitative method was applied to the research. The subject of the research was 8 learners of the fourth semester of 2019/2020 academic year STIBA Persada Bunda Pekanbaru. The instrument used to collect the data was reading test in the form of multiple choice tests. The data were analysed by using descriptive statistics to find the level of learners’ ability in reading scientific text in TOEFL. From the finding, it was found EFL learners individual score average was 79. The highest score was in previewing and the lowest score was in making inferences and identifying exception. In brief, it could be concluded that EFL learners’ ability in reading scientific text were in intermediate category.
Students Perception on the Use of Speech Texter Application in Teaching Pronunciation Skills Maspufah Maspufah
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 6, No 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v6i2.134

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Teaching pronunciation for EFL, students ideally need to learn how to produce sound like a native speaker. Students should be assisted to practice and drill the correct pronunciation. However, teaching pronunciation in pandemic covid-19 situation became problematic not only for the lecturers but also for students. This research aimed to find out the students’ perception on the use of speech texter application in teaching pronunciation skill. The method of the research was descriptive qualitative. The subject of the research was the first semester students of 2020/2021 academic year which consist of 18 students. The instrument used to collect the data was in the form of semi-structured interview. There were 4 semi-structured interview gave to the students. The data were analyzed by using threeanalysiscomponents: datareduction,datadisplay,and conclusiondrawing. After analyzing the data, the result showed that the use of speech texter application was interesting and motivated them to drill the pronunciation until they produced the correct words. Then, they were also sure to be able to speak with the correct pronunciation after using the application. Thus, it can be concluded that students have a positive perception on the use of speech texter application in teaching pronunciation skill.
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