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Pronunciation strategies used by EFL students Hermida, Rita
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 2, No 1 (2022): JUNE 2022
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v2i1.1346

This study aims to figure out the strategies used by English as a foreign language (EFL) students to learn pronunciation. The study used questionnaire to collect the data. The study was carried out at an Islamic Boarding School in Greater Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The results of the study showed that the students predominantly used input/practice strategies, consisting of concrete experiences e.g., searching, listening, watching, and repeating sounds, to improve their pronunciation.

Students’ perceptions on difficult reading question types Hermida, Rita
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 3, No 2 (2023): DECEMBER 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v3i2.1896

As one of the language skills, reading also has two types of testing, namely subjective and objective testing. Each type of test has several forms. Although teachers must have their own purposes in choosing what type of test should be given to the students, some types of tests look more difficult than others. This is what this study focused on. The aim of this study is to look deeper into what and why some types of tests seem difficult to students, especially to Darul Ihsan students, which consist of 28 students. The result of this study shows that prediction, conclusion, details, and purposes are the most difficult question types. Meanwhile, the main idea, reference, and inference are quite difficult. In addition, the title, synonym, and antonym are not really difficult for them. The reasons behind this were that predictions, conclusions, details, and purposes need much critical thinking and background knowledge. This was what the students faced and surely should be a vital consideration in the teaching and learning process.

Listening Comprehension Difficulties Faced by EFL Students Hermida, Rita
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 1, No 2 (2021): DECEMBER 2021
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v1i2.1155

This study analyzes the students difficulties in comprehending listening in English. The study used a quantitative method to investigate the problems faced by students in taking listening comprehension test. The data were collected by distributing the questionnaires and carrying out interview to the students. The study was carried out at an Islamic Boarding School in Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province. The findings showed that the students had limited chance to repeat the words, lack of listening length and speed, lack of contextual, culture and background knowledge, and poor grammar and vocabulary.

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION FOR YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH SONGS Hermida, Rita
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHILD AND GENDER STUDIES Vol 5, No 1 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/equality.v5i1.5381

Teaching English for Young Learner has been broadly discussed in many academic writings. Young learner is closely regarded to have a massive memory which can be potentially filled by any information. This potential age makes linguist attract to know more about how a language can be absorbed by children. Many theories are then occurred which are mostly stated that even a foreign vocabulary is possible to be learnt by the children. However, different place may give a different result. By this point, here, the writer was interested in identifying further information how the vocabulary acquisition in young learners. The place taken in this study was one of kindergarten in Banda Aceh which had nine classes, and each class consisted of 20 children. The choice was referred to the some conditions which made the researcher interested, namely, most of the students were not from local area where most people spoke Acehness language; and most of the students had not ever been aboard nor stayed in a country where English was speoken. The result shows that most of teacher used song to introduce the foreign vocabulary to the children. The children would sing the song and dance together by acting out what the lyrics if the song stated. The atmosphere of the classroom was encouraging.

Navigating reading challenges: Analyzing the factors behind students' struggles with comprehension Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 5, No 1 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v5i1.2397

This study investigates the multifaceted challenges students face in reading comprehension, with a focus on identifying key areas of difficulty through a quantitative method in which questionaries distributed to 32 students of English Education Department students in UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The results showed that the respondents struggled with general comprehension, underlining the prevalence of cognitive and educational hurdles. The acquisition of vocabulary also appeared as a significant obstacle, with many experiencing troubles understanding word meanings, limiting greater connection with texts. Additionally, most failed to identify key information, which is a fundamental skill for extracting meaning and building knowledge from textual content. Difficulties with reading speed and efficiency also contributed to decreased understanding and retention. Furthermore, they also struggled to synthesize information, demonstrating limits in integrating ideas across texts. These findings highlight the complexities of reading comprehension and the importance of thorough, focused educational strategies. To help students succeed in academic reading tasks, interventions should focus on building vocabulary, reading fluency, and higher-order comprehension skills.

Digital Literacy and English for Specific Purposes (ESP): Building Community Resilience in Ramindra, Bangkok Rita Hermida; Fithriyah; Fera Busfina Zalha
JKA Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JKA
Publisher : Bansigom Na Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/xt5ykd44

Di tengah dinamika transformasi digital dan kebutuhan keterampilan bahasa Inggris berbasis konteks, penguatan literasi digital dan English for Specific Purposes (ESP) menjadi strategi penting dalam membangun ketahanan komunitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana integrasi literasi digital dan pembelajaran ESP dapat meningkatkan kapasitas masyarakat di Ramindra, Bangkok. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui pengabdian masyarakat hybrid oleh KABA Academic Society (Indonesia) dan KRIRK University (Thailand), mencakup pelatihan luring dan daring yang difokuskan pada penguasaan teknologi dan keterampilan komunikasi profesional. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif-kualitatif dengan tahapan identifikasi kebutuhan, pelatihan, dan evaluasi awal dampak. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan keterampilan digital, pemahaman ESP kontekstual, serta kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pemanfaatan teknologi untuk kesejahteraan sosial dan ekonomi. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa kolaborasi internasional berbasis edukasi digital-ESP dapat memperkuat resiliensi komunitas urban secara berkelanjutan.

Listening Comprehension Difficulties Faced by EFL Students Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 1, No 2 (2021): DECEMBER 2021
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v1i2.1155

This study analyzes the students difficulties in comprehending listening in English. The study used a quantitative method to investigate the problems faced by students in taking listening comprehension test. The data were collected by distributing the questionnaires and carrying out interview to the students. The study was carried out at an Islamic Boarding School in Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province. The findings showed that the students had limited chance to repeat the words, lack of listening length and speed, lack of contextual, culture and background knowledge, and poor grammar and vocabulary.

University students perceptions of the use of Know-Want-Learned (KWL) strategy in reading comprehension Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 2, No 2 (2022): DECEMBER 2022
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v2i2.1474

This study investigates the English learners perceptions of the application of Know-Want-Learned (KWL) strategy in reading comprehension class. The study used the quantitative method, employing a questionnaire to collect the data needed. The respondents of the study were 30 students majoring in English Education at a public university in Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The respondents had already experienced the use of KWL strategy in the Reading Comprehension class. The findings showed that and the students perception of KWL strategy was generally positive that most of them felt that KWL is suitable to use to help them in their reading comprehension on English texts.

The use of collaborative strategic reading (CSR) in English reading comprehension class: A study among undergraduate students in Aceh Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 3, No 1 (2023): JUNE 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v3i1.1710

Some students consider that reading comprehension is still one of the most challenging subjects in English. Others find topics covered while reading English books to be uninteresting. Teachers attempt to address these issues by utilizing a variety of strategies that boost students' reading comprehension abilities. Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) is one strategy used to help solve these issues. This study investigated the use of CRS in reading comprehension among undergraduate students. The study was carried out at English Language Education Department of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. This study used quantitative research method namely pre-experimental research design in which the class chosen was only one class consisting of 32 students and given the pre-test, teaching presentation, and post-test. The treatment was the CSR as the method during four times meetings in reading comprehension class. The mean score of the pre-test was 62.1 while, the mean score of the post-test was 77.3. The study concluded that the CRS strategy had a postive impact to the students reading comprehension as seen from the increase of test scores. The use of CSR is therefore useful in teaching reading for students at the university level.

Students’ perception on helpful strategies in resolving reading comprehension test Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 4, No 1 (2024): JUNE 2024
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v4i1.2056

Reading, similar to other language skills, possesses its own unique techniques and strategies to employ. Every strategy has its distinct purpose and a particular context in which it is applied. Furthermore, it is crucial to employ specific procedures in order to ensure that these techniques are user-friendly. This study specifically focuses on this topic. The objectives of this study are to investigate the reading approaches often employed by students and what strategies they apply in order to increase their reading techniques and abilities. This quantitative study used questionnaire to collect the necessary data, from a sample of 28 second-year students at a private senior high school in Banda Aceh, Aceh. The findings showed that scanning and skimming were the most common reading techniques the students used. In addition, in order to sharpen the reading techniques, most of the students tried to enrich reading material and time management as well. Most of them also joined an extra English class in the afternoon outside the class. They were enthusiastic to sharpen their ability in critical thinking and background knowledge in reading. This study hopes to add insights into strategies of reading comprehension for other learners of English.

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