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CLASSIFYING THE READABILITY LEVEL OF READING TEXT ON ENGLISH TEXTBOOK ENTITLED “PATHWAY TO ENGLISH” Rahmi, Ulfa; Riza, Armilia; Yelliza, Yelliza
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 8, No 1 (2022): March 2022
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (789.779 KB) | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2022.v8i1.5616

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Reading was an activitythat could not be separated  from teaching andlearning activities. It cause the textbook was one of source in learning. In this case, each reading texts had different difficulties, so it was important for teacehrs to chose appropriate text for students so they would comprehended the text. Based on the phenomenon, the researchers interested to conduct a study that aimed to classified the readability of reading text on English textbook entitled "Pathway to English" for class XI for interest group. The researchers found 22 reading text. This study used a descriptive research method with a quantitative approach. In calculating the readability level, the researchers used the Flesch Reading Ease formula (6 levels). The result of readability level analysis on reading texts showed there were 6 categorizes of readability levels, namely easy, fairly easy, standard, fairly difficult, difficult and very difficult. The classification of reading texts were easy 2 texts, fairly easy 2 texts, standard 7 texts, fairly difficult 6 texts, difficult 4 texts and very difficult 1 text.
UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF VLSs ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITAS PGRI SUMATERA BARAT Yelliza, Yelliza; Siska, Siska
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 9, No 1 (2023): March 2023
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

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The objectives of this study were obviously to determine the most and least commonly used vocabulary learning strategies by the students. In addition, it was to identify the reasons behind their use of these strategies. An explanatory mixed-method research design was employed, with the population consisting 3 translation classes in English Department Students at Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat in the odd semester, academic year 2019/2020. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews, using the Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire which contained 40 statements. Descriptive statistics, such as means and standard deviation, were used for statistical analysis. The findings indicated that determination strategies (M=3.32) were the most frequently used vocabulary learning strategies by students, while social consolidation strategies (M=1.82) were the least used. Furthermore, the study explored the reasons behind the students' most and least used strategies. It was found that the students' preferred strategy of using dictionaries to find the meaning of new words was due to its ease and effectiveness, whereas the least used strategy of interacting with native speakers to find new words was limited by the availability of context and vocabulary knowledge.
REDUCING STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATION APPREHENSION THROUGH GROUP WORK AS THE INTERACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITY AT UNIVERSITAS PGRI SUMATERA BARAT Siska, Siska; Ikhsan, M Khairi; Yelliza, Yelliza
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 9, No 4 (2023): English Education Art
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2023.v9i4.7621

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The high level of communication apprehension is one of the most frequent problems for the students as the English foreign language learners, somehow giving the appropriate interactive learning activities could be good solution for these problems. Therefore, this research was aimed at finding out the students’ responses on the using of group work as the learning activities to reduce their communication apprehension.  The research was conducted on the second year students of English Department at Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat. The total number of respondents in this research was 21 students from 2022 B class selected purposively based on the subject matter; speech that use group work as the learning activities. This research was qualitative in nature since it used observation and an interview to collect the data. Students’ positive  responses on using  group work as the interactive learning activities to reduce their communication apprehension while speaking reached 90 % based on the interview, while data from the observation showed  most of the students had positive engagement, good motivation and eager to practice their speech in their own group bravely with high self-confidence. This, the conclusion can be stated that group work as interactive learning activities can help the students to reduce their communication apprehension
THE IMPACT OF TMIP-BASED WEB IN TEACHING TOEFL ON STUDENTS' TOEFL SCORES Nusi, Ahmad; Zaim, M; Yelliza, Yelliza
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 2 (2024): Dynamics of Language Teaching and Literary Studies: Innovation, Technology, and
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v10i2.8102

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The study conducted at the Practical Language Learning Center (PLLC) aimed to compare the effectiveness of two teaching methods for TOEFL preparation: the TMIP-Based Web in Teaching TOEFL method and a conventional approach or no specific intervention. A total of 58 students participated, with 25 assigned to the control class and 33 to the experimental class. TOEFL scores served as the measure of learning outcomes. Prior to analysis, Levene's test was used to assess variance equality between groups, followed by an independent samples t-test to compare mean scores. Results revealed a significant difference in mean TOEFL scores between the control (M = 66.96) and experimental (M = 81.58) groups, indicating superior performance in the experimental group. Statistical analyses, supported by SPSS output, affirmed the positive impact of the TMIP-Based Web in Teaching TOEFL method on students' TOEFL scores. The analysis of the SPSS output reveals a significant finding, where the obtained significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 is considerably less than the conventional threshold of 0.01. This result prompts the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (H1), indicating a substantial relationship between the TMIP-Based Web in Teaching TOEFL method and students' TOEFL scores. Furthermore, this conclusion is reinforced by both manual t-test analysis and SPSS assistance, both of which corroborate a statistically significant impact of the teaching method on students' TOEFL scores.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TOOLS ON LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO ENGLISH LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION Anggraini, Dian; Yelliza, Yelliza
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 4 (2024): Applied Linguistics in the Digital Age and Cultural Context
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v10i4.8858

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This study aims to explore the influence of digital devices on language acquisition and technology integration in English language learning. Digital devices, such as language learning apps, interactive platforms, and social media, can enhance students’ engagement and motivation, facilitate independent and collaborative learning, and enrich language skills in academic and professional contexts. The study findings suggest that effective implementation of digital technologies can accelerate language acquisition and provide students with opportunities to practice and develop language skills continuously. Overall, the integration of digital devices in language education presents significant opportunities to enrich learning experiences, improve language proficiency, and reshape traditional teaching methods.
REDUCING SPEAKING ANXIETY BY ENCOURAGING STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN EFL CLASSROOMS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A LITERATURE REVIEW siska, Siska; Satria, Willy; Ikhsan, M.Khairi; yelliza, Yelliza
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 2 (2025): New Applications and Perspectives in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EF
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i2.9730

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This review research explores some benefits that purposed by the integration of Artificial Intelligence in EFL classroom, mainly in improving students’ engagement and involvement in the learning process so that their anxiety while speaking could be dismissed . Some AI tools that could be used in teaching speaking like Intelligent Tutoring Systems, speech recognition technologies, Chatsbot, Kahoot and AI-based feedback mechanism which encourage students engagement and self-confidence in speaking practice. Research from various experts, such as (Turner & Patrick, 2004), Karim et al., 2023; Kholis, 2021; Samad & Ismail, 2020). Mardhiah, Ainol, et al (2024) show that the integration AI in English learning and teaching could improve the students’ activeness and engagement and allow them to practice more that create the enjoyable learning setting without feeling anxiety.  However, there are some challenges and constraints in applying Artificial Intelligence such as the limitation of natural adaptation and communication in the real context, less direct corrective feedback, and less human interaction. To solve these problems, combining the strengths of AI with teacher traditional methods, offers a richer and more adaptable learning experience that better meets the diverse needs of students.