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Analyzing Figurative Language and Writer’s Emotion in Paul Mauriat’s Love is Blue Aldha Williyan; Retno Purwani Sari; Nessa Yuanita; Riksan Nawawi Fahrul Padri
Journal on Education Vol 5 No 4 (2023): Journal on Education: Volume 5 Nomor 4 Mei-Agustus 2023
Publisher : Departement of Mathematics Education

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Songwriters utilize figurative language to portray their ideas, sentiments, and emotions in a manner that is more intriguing, attractive, and distinctive. This encourages this research to study a song written by Paul Mauriat entitled "Love is Blue." This song is analyzed to answer some research objectives, namely what figurative languages are frequently used by the writer, how the contextual meaning is built, and what emotions are expressed by the writer. Through the analysis, this present study finds five types of figurative language in this song with different percentages. With 38% of the total, metaphor dominates the use of figurative language. The rest of the figurative language found in this study consists of alliteration (33%), hyperbole (11%), repetition (11%), and personification (7%). Also, there are three basic emotions that are found in every context of the lyrics that indicate the use of figurative language. Those are the emotions of sadness, anger, and happiness. The findings indicate that the use of figurative language can express various types of emotions.
ANALYSING SLANG LANGUAGE IN ONE SELECTED MOVIE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CONVERSATION OF EFL LEARNERS Devi Tania Maudy; Alin Herliyana Putri; Aldha Williyan
Educational Tracker Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Institut Pendidikan dan Bahasa Invada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58660/edutrack.v2i1.72

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This study aims to analyse the types of Back to the Outback movie slang used by college students in daily conversation. This study was written using qualitative methods by the researchers. Slang was analysed using Allan and Burridge's theory in this study. To analyse the slang words, the researcher watched to the movie's dialogue and subtitles and categorizes each slang according to the theory used. Following that, the researcher gathered some information from the student questionnaire results. Researchers discovered 30 slang words as a result of their research. There are 30 slang terms divided into four categories. There are 15 slang in the Fresh and Creative type, 8 in Flippant, 5 in Imitative, and 2 in Clipping. According to the study's findings, the slang used was more prevalent in the Fresh and Creative types, with 15 data for this type. Furthermore, students are more likely to use slang in their daily conversations for fresh and creative types. It can be concluded that movies are very effective at providing language transfer to anyone wishing to learn English.
Exploring Communicative Language Teaching to Investigate English Communication Willingness in EFL Learners’ Classroom Aldha Williyan; Eka Apriani; Sirniawati Sirniawati; Utami Rosalina
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 15, No 3 (2023): AL-ISHLAH: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v15i3.3080

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Being Willing to Communicate (WTC) in English is significant since communicating in another language is considered to be a crucial part of learning a foreign language. Without it, the students only learn English in a passive way. This study, therefore, aims to explore the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) to investigate the Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in English of EFL learners. This research uses mixed methods, especially Embedded Design, to explore CLT and investigate WTC in English of EFL learners.  Qualitative analysis begins this research through observation and interviews. The results of both are then strengthened by the results of quantitative analysis through the questionnaire. It was found that there were various communicative activities implemented by the teacher. Those are effectively conducted by the teacher to promote communicative language teaching in the classroom. Another finding is that there are six WTC patterns, and the pattern of voluntary participation in class activities has the highest percentage of occurrences. The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that the willingness to communicate (WTC) in English for EFL learners is regarded as high or very willing.
Analyzing Translation Errors in Indonesian-English Business Letters Aldha Williyan; Umar - Umar; Vica Via Vanesa; Ai Nurul Aini
JELL (Journal of English Language and Literature) STIBA-IEC Jakarta Vol 8 No 02 (2023): JELL STIBA IEC
Publisher : STIBA IEC JAKARTA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37110/jell.v8i02.180

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This paper discussed the translation error from a business letter made based on American Translation Association (ATA's) made by EFL Learners'. In this research, the researchers used a descriptive qualitative method. The data source in this research is two EFL Learners' who are in translation class with better English skills than other data. Data collection in this study was carried out by taking two data from a total of 36 business letter translating task data given by translation class lecturers. The data is classified based on the type of error according to ATA's Framework for Standard Error Making Classification. The results of the analysis show that there are 18 translation errors in 11 types of 26 types of translation errors with style error as the most frequently found error. Style error is the error that has the highest nominal by appearing five times out of 18 the number of errors with a percentage 27,8%. Finding errors from the two data proves that EFL Learners' who are studying translation studies still have deficiencies. Educators and students must work together so that translation errors produced by EFL Learners' can be reduced.
POWER RELATIONS IN STUDENT-STUDENT INTERACTION: A PORTRAIT ON GENDER Aldha Williyan; Aprilia Riyana Putri; Mochamad Guntur; Lili Sururi Asipi
Edulingua: Jurnal Linguistiks Terapan dan Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Vol 10, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34001/edulingua.v10i1.4675

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The students do not always feel at ease when working in groups or pairs. One of the reasons for this discomfort is the presence of power dynamics among the students. Therefore, this study focuses on investigating these dynamics and aims to achieve three main goals. Firstly, it aims to identify the indicators of power in student-student interactions between female and male EFL learners. Secondly, it aims to describe the relationships that are formed among them. Lastly, it aims to determine which participants exhibit more power in these interactions. The methodology employed in this study is qualitative, utilizing a classroom discourse analysis to identify the behaviors that manifest during student-student interactions. The data is examined using the theories of process types within systemic functional linguistics. The findings are then utilized to infer which participants wield more power in the interactions. The analysis reveals that a significant majority of the participants' process types indicate the presence of power. Furthermore, the relationship between female and male EFL learners is neither cooperative nor competitive, as one gender tends to dominate while the other has less ability to challenge this dominance. Thus, either female or male EFL learners can exhibit more power in the interaction. These findings indicate that power dynamics in interactions are not inherently tied to gender.
INVESTIGATING EFL LEARNERS’ READING DIFFICULTIES AND THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Devi Nurhayati; Reno Julyan; Aldha Williyan
NextGen Education Review Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : PRODI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN DAN BAHASA INVADA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58660/nextgen.v1i1.32

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This study investigates the reading difficulties faced by EFL learners and proposes possible solutions for English Education students in an Indonesian university. Reading comprehension is a vital component of the English education curriculum, as it enables students to comprehend and analyze texts effectively. To conduct this study, a descriptive strategy was employed in combination with a qualitative approach. The questionnaire was designed to identify common challenges encountered by students, including difficulties in text translation, enhancing motivation, and the teaching methods employed by instructors. Data was collected through interview sessions, questionnaire responses, and documentation. The findings revealed that students predominantly struggled with sentence comprehension. By addressing these issues and fostering a desire to read, related challenges such as limited vocabulary, grammar proficiency, and sentence interpretation can be effectively tackled. Moreover, some students faced difficulties arising from inadequate teaching methods employed by their instructors. Consequently, this study concludes that students' reading difficulties primarily revolve around understanding the text itself, which in turn leads to other complications such as grammar mastery, vocabulary limitations, and text translation problems. These factors emerge from both students themselves and the instructional approaches adopted by their teachers.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH WRITING ERRORS IN EFL LEARNERS’ RECOUNT TEXT Alisa Maulida Sari; Rahma Ayuditya Putri; Aldha Williyan
NextGen Education Review Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
Publisher : PRODI PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN DAN BAHASA INVADA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58660/nextgen.v1i1.33

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This research discusses the analysis of students' errors in writing recount texts. This study aims to analyze the types of errors made by undergraduate students’ writing scores at the English Language Teaching Department at one of the universities in Cirebon. This study focuses on writing errors taken from three categories of English proficiency levels (low, average, high). This study used the descriptive qualitative method. There were six participants. The data were taken from their recount text writing results. The results of this study show that there are four types of errors based on Surface Strategy Taxonomy by students: Omission, Addition, Misinformation, and Misordering. The result of the total number of student errors is 37 which contains 14 Omission (37.83%), three Addition (8.11%), 19 Misinformation (51.36%), and one Misordering (2.70%). The most errors were made by Misinformation, with 19 errors (51.36%). It can be concluded that the ability of undergraduate students at one university in Cirebon is still low in writing recount text.
Navigating Reading Comprehension: Insights into Strategy Utilization and Cultural Influences among EFL Learners Nurlaela Rahmawati; Dwi Nopiyadi; Aldha Williyan
National Conference on Language, Education, and Technology Proceeding Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32534/nacolet.v3i1.5005

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Proficient reading comprehension is a fundamental pillar of language acquisition and academic excellence, empowering students to extract meaning from a diverse array of texts and nurturing essential critical thinking skills. This qualitative investigation delves into students' perceptions and utilization of reading strategies, employing comprehensive in-depth interviews and focused group discussions with tenth-grade high school students. Employing a phenomenological research framework, the study delves into how students actively employ a range of strategies, the rationale underlying their choice of specific techniques, and their evaluations of the efficacy of these strategies in bolstering reading comprehension. The findings underscore the dynamic nature of strategy preference and utilization among students. Participants exhibit a diverse spectrum of preferences, embracing strategies such as visualization, questioning, summarization, and forging connections based on their unique learning styles and contextual exigencies. These strategies emerge as cognitive tools that not only facilitate profound interaction with the text but also contribute to comprehension and the retention of knowledge. Remarkably, participants showcase metacognitive awareness, thoughtfully reflecting on their strategic decisions and adapting these strategies in consonance with the complexity of the text. The exploration further unveils the influence of cultural and linguistic factors on strategy selection. Participants hailing from various backgrounds emphasize how their cultural heritage and language proficiency mould their approach to reading. Additionally, discernible patterns in strategy preferences across demographic variables, including age, gender, and language proficiency, are identified, thereby offering nuanced insights into the interplay between personal attributes and strategic engagement. Ultimately, this research enriches our comprehension of reading comprehension strategies by illuminating the intricate interplay of individual characteristics, cultural contexts, and strategic deployment.
An Ethnography Case Study on Reading Habit of One Selected EFL Learner Arrasyid, Farouk Imam; Williyan, Aldha; Putri, Aprilia Riyana; Muzakki, Muhammad Alie
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 6, No 2 (2023): December
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v6i2.21599

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This ethnographic case study delves into the intricate reading habits of a fifth-semester EFL learner, exploring the multifaceted dynamics of her engagement with both fiction and non-fiction literature. The research unfolds the pivotal role of early exposure to reading, fostered by parental encouragement, in shaping a lifelong commitment to literary pursuits. The participant's diverse reading practices, encompassing print and e-books, reflect a nuanced approach to language acquisition and vocabulary enrichment. The study reveals a positive correlation between extensive reading habits and academic performance, particularly in TOEFL reading comprehension and overall language proficiency. The participant's transition from composing stories in Indonesian to writing in English, coupled with the abandonment of subtitles while engaging with English media, underscores the transformative impact of sustained reading habits on language skills. This research not only enhances the understanding of individual reading behaviors but also emphasizes broader implications for language development, academic success, and the cultivation of writing skills.  Further research should investigate the unique impacts of different genres on language acquisition, the influence of digital platforms on reading behaviors, and how reading intersects with socioeconomic and cultural factors. A longitudinal study tracking individuals from infancy to adulthood might uncover the long-term impacts of early literacy. Further investigation is required to explore the impact of personalized reading programs in EFL courses on language proficiency and academic performance. Further research in this field can potentially enhance EFL teaching and overall progress.
Overlap in EFL Learners' Online Casual Conversation: How Men and Women Differ Williyan, Aldha
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 6 No. 1 May (2022): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v6i1.4109

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The COVID-19 pandemic is thought to have changed the way people communicate in society. It has ushered in a new way of living that is fully conducted online. It urges this study to concentrate on examining online communications, particularly men's and women's online casual conversations. The qualitative approach was employed to accomplish this. Three basic processes were carried out in greater depth. The first step was to tape the dialogue, which was transcribed using the theory of Eggins & Slade (1997). To strengthen the data, an unstructured interview was conducted (Mackey & Gass, 2005). Finally, to expose the phenomenon of overlap, the data were evaluated using theories proposed by numerous experts, such as Schegloff (2000), Cogo & Dewey (2012), Yule (1996), and many more. The results were afterward developed into rich verbal descriptions. Analysis shows that men's and women's online casual conversations have different patterns of overlap. This can happen because of the influence of what they have received throughout their lives about how to be a man and a woman. The gender values they get from their environment greatly affect how they communicate and interact with others.