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AN ANALYSIS ON READABILITY LEVEL OF ENGLISH READING TEXTS IN THE ENGLISH TEXTBOOK ENTITLED BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK SISWA SMA-MA/SMK-MAK KELAS XI BY OTONG SETIAWAN DJ. AND SUPENI Priscillia Wekes; Paula Rombepajung; Tirza Kumayas
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (292.458 KB) | DOI: 10.2801/jotell.v1i1.3282

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This research aimed to analyse the readability level of the reading material in the textbook entitled Bahasa Inggris untuk Siswa SMA-MA/SMK-MAK Kelas XI by Otong Setiawan DJ. and Supeni. Researchers used quantitative methods to analyse the data. The data used in this study is the reading material in the textbook which is more than 100 words. There are fourteen reading texts which were analysed using two readability formulas, namely Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. The results of the calculations of these two formulas showed that, from fourteenth texts, eleventh (78.6%) reading texts are not in accordance to the eleventh grade students. Only three (21.5%) from fourteenth reading texts that are in accordance to students’ level.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD ENGLISH SONG AS A LEARNING MEDIA OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION Ester Sekeon; Paula Rombepajung; Tirza Kumayas
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (627.873 KB) | DOI: 10.2801/jotell.v1i1.3290

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Song is one of the teaching tools that is utilized to aid in the development of the English language. The use of song in the classroom has numerous advantages for the learning process. Therefore, this study was conducted to see whether using songs in the classroom can provide benefits in the teaching and learning process. This research was conducted on 6th semester students majoring in English at UNIMA. In this study, the researcher used a survey method assisted by a questionnaire instrument which was distributed via google form as a platform for conducting interviews with objects. The subjects of this study were 18 students in 1 class. Based on what was found in the research, students agreed with the help provided by the song in the learning process. Students feel that their listening skill has improved because of listen to English song, because spending time with listen to English song make them more familiar with the English word, also make it easier to memorize a new vocabulary in the lyrics. They also feel enjoy in listen to English song because listen to a song make the atmosphere of learning become more relaxing. In general, the students responded positively to the assertions, with the majority agreed. The usage of English song can be useful in developing listening abilities, as evidenced by the preceding explanation.
AN ANALYSIS OF INFLECTIONAL AFFIXES IN ARIANA GRANDE’S SONG LYRICS Fitri Sondakh; Sanerita Tresnawati Olii; Paula Rombepajung
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (322.868 KB) | DOI: 10.2801/jotell.v1i2.3327

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This research aimed to analyze the types of inflectional affixes in Ariana Grande’s song lyrics. The method employed in this research was the descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research were in the form of words from Ariana Grande’s song lyrics which consist of inflectional suffixes. The source of the data was five of Ariana Grande’s songs entitled ‘My Everything’, ‘One Last Time’, ‘Just a Little Bit of Your Heart’, ‘Point of View’, and ‘Almost is Never Enough’. The data were collected through listening to the songs, reading the lyrics, and taking notes of the words which consist of inflectional affixes. The results showed that there are seven types of inflectional affixes found in the song lyrics, which were noun plural, present participle, comparative, present third-person singular, past participle, past tense, and noun singular possessive. The type of inflectional affix which found the most is the present participle which occurs 18 times. Then, nine plurals with a total of 11 occurrences. After that, the following noun plural was past tense which was found in 6 different lyrics. Next was present third-person singular with 3 occurrences. Then, the fifth position was comparative which is found in 2 lyrics. Finally, the least used type of inflectional affixes was past participle and noun singular possessive which only appears one time each
USING PICTURES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY AT SEVENTH GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 1 SIAU TIMUR SELATAN Vemi Wati Sabanari; Paula Rombepajung; Tirza Kumayas
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.2801/jotell.v1i3.3793

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This study was concerned the vocabulary teaching which aims at determining whether or not students’ English vocabulary can be improved by using pictures. The subjects of this study consisted of 21 students at the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 1 Siau Timur Selatan. The writer used the quantitative method in analyzing while the data was collected through pretest and posttest. The writer used the mean score formula in analyzing the data. The type of test that would be given to students was multiple choice with a total fo 20 questions. The students are taught using pictures and there was about things in the classroom. Results of this study indicated a  significant improvement in students' English vocabulary after using media in the form of pictures in teaching vocabulary. This can be proven by the average value of the pretest was 3.67 while the posttest was 7.81. It means that pictures is effectively considered to be used in improving students' English vocabulary.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF ENGLISH SONGS TO LEARN PRONUNCIATION Irawan Makasoe; Nihta Liando; Paula Rombepajung
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 10 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36582/jotell.v1i10.4954

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The aim of this research is to identify the perceptions of students about the use of English songs to learn pronunciation. The researcher used questionnaire to collect the data. The researcher used descriptive method which is survey method to analyze the data. Survey method was used to analyze the data directly from people. The population and sample of this research were the second grade students at SMA YBP Buntong Tateli. There were 20 students participated in this research. Based on the findings of the research, there are 3 indicators such as experience of using the media, learning outcomes and the effectiveness and availability of media. It was found that the students as the sample gave positive responses about the use of songs as a media of learning English especially to learn pronunciation, and the perception from the statements were dominated by agreement. The conclusion was English songs could be useful for students in the process of learning English, It could be an easy and simple media for students to learn English. It was suggested to English teachers to always be good in teaching English, and look for students interests so the learning process would be more enjoyable and make students could receive the lessons given well
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION USING SUGGESTOPEDIA IN TEACHING NARRATIVE TEXT Anjellia Harimu; Nihta Liando; Paula Rombepajung
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 11 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36582/jotell.v1i11.5190

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Reading comprehension is the ability to process text, understand the meaning of the text and not what the reader knows. The ability of individuals to understand texts is influenced by their skills and their ability to process information. Seeing the importance of reading comprehension in the process of learning English from students, the researcher wanted to see how to use suggestopedia to improve students' reading comprehension. As is well known, suggestopedia is a learning method that aims to make students feel relaxed and relieve tension in learning. In this study, the researcher used a quantitative method by applying a one group pre-test and post-test design. The subjects in this study were students from Berea Tondano Junior High School in class VIII with a total of 20 students as a sample. In measuring the extent to which suggestopedia affects students' reading comprehension, the researcher uses a test that is given at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. As a finding, suggestopedia has a very positive effect on students' reading comprehension, which can be seen from the increase in students' scores from pre-test to post-test. In addition, suggestopedia has the following effects: (1) gives peace and relaxation; (2) pleasant or exhilarating; (3) accelerate the learning process; (4) emphasizes the development of language skills.
USING REPETITIVE WRITING TO IMPROVE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMP GPDI BEREA TONDANO Felro Mokorimban; Paula Rombepajung; Tirza Kumayas
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 12 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36582/jotell.v1i12.5193

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In learning a language, there are some variant levels from the low to the advance level where people going to learn from the simple to the more complex aspects of a language. One of the basic aspects is the vocabulary. This research aims to study a method called “repetitive writing” to see the effectivity and efficiency in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. This research took place in SMP GPdI Berea Tondano on the seventh grade students. This research used a quantitative approach in collecting the data and used pre-experimental research design in the form of “one group pre-test post-test design” and used mean formula for data analysis. The research instrument used a multiple choices test which containts of two main part: translation and definition. There were two main data, the pre-test score (before the treatment) and the post-test score (after the treatment). The result showed that the score after the treatment is higher with the mean score of 86,5, compared to the mean score before treatment which was 62, which indicates that there were some improvements in students vocabulary performance. From the result, it can be concluded that the repetitive writing method is effective and efficient so thus it can be introduced by teacher and applied by students to improve students vocabulary mastery. It is suggested to the teacher to use the repetitive writing method in learning process in order to help the students in their activity of mastering vocabulary
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CIRC IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP GPDI BEREA TONDANO Hema Sirait; Paula Rombepajung; Tirza Kumayas
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 11 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36582/jotell.v1i11.5198

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The purpose of this study was to test whether the use of collaborative comprehensive reading comprehension was effective in improving the reading comprehension of review texts for junior high school students. It was intended to provide reliable information about whether there was a difference in students' reading comprehension between the pretest and posttest. Data was collected through pre-treatment pre-test and post-treatment post-test on one of the seventh grade students of SMP GPDI BEREA TONDANO for the academic year 2021/2022. According to the survey data, the pre-test had a minimum score of 5 and a maximum score of 60.5. In the post hoc test, the lowest percentage was 20 and the highest percentage was 92. The results showed that the posttest average was 55.9 higher than the pretest average was 23.05. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Cooperative Integrated Reading Composition (CIRC) reading text learning was effective in improving the reading comprehension of 7th graders in recalculated texts.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH ENGLISH SONG Thessa Lonica Turang; Sanerita T. Olii; Paula Rombepajung
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 1 No. 11 (2022): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36582/jotell.v1i11.5223

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This study was conducted in the purpose to find out whether the use of English song can improve students’ vocabulary or not. This study was delimited on the teaching vocabulary particularly verb using English song to SMP Katolik Gonzaga Tomohon, especially second grade students in ongoing semester academic year of 2021/2022. More specifically, five songs entitled included in Disney Soundtracks were only used in this study considering the song difficulty and students’ level. Those are I See the Light, Reflection, A Whole New World, Let it Go, and Beauty and the Beast.  The research design is pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test.  The second grade students of SMP Katolik Gonzaga Tomohon in the academic year 2021-2022 were the subjects of this study. The class consists of 31 students. The writer used multiple-choice test with pre-test, giving treatment with English song implementation and giving post-test in another multiple choice test. The data analysis shows that (a) the mean of the post-test 7.25 and the the mean of pre-test is 6.58, and (b) the standard deviation of the pre-test data is 0.87 whereas the post-test data is 0.79. These results of data analysis indicate that the students’ vocabulary mastery increases after being used English song as treatment. It means that the use of English song is effective in improving the students’ vocabulary mastery. The finding states that English song use is effective in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. Therefore, English teachers are suggested to take the use of English song into consideration as a useful alternative for teaching verb vocabulary.
Teachers' Perception of Online Learning in The Pandemic Era Fergina Lengkoan; Paula Audry Rombepajung
Jurnal Lingua Idea Vol 13 No 1 (2022): June 2022
Publisher : Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jli.2022.13.1.4301

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The Covid-19 pandemic situation has changed many aspects of life, including the learning process. In this regard, researchers are interested in analyzing teachers' perceptions of online learning. This study explains teachers' opinions about online learning and its impact, such as the disadvantages, advantages, and difficulties of online learning during the pandemic. This study uses qualitative research using questionnaires through a google form. The resource persons in this study were English teachers in North Sulawesi, totaling ten teachers. The main target of this research is the teacher's perception because they have experience in online learning in a pandemic situation. From the research data, 90% of teachers choose face-to-face in the learning process because they cannot interact directly with students and experience difficulties in the learning process due to internet access problems. Although online learning has many difficulties and weaknesses, there is no choice but to stop the spread of COVID-19. We must continue to study online. Here teachers and students are equally challenged in creative and active online learning methods and objects. One of the most important is the stability of the internet network, then adequate devices or computers, applications with accessible platforms, and online socialization that carry out efficiently, effectively, sustainably, and integrative to all interested parties in the field of education.