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Students' Strategies in Cultivating Their Reading Habit Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 1, No 1 (2021): JUNE 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.v1i1.980

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This study aims to find out reading strategies used by students at a public university in Aceh in cultivating their reading habit. Data were collected by means of questionnaire and interview. The results showed that most of the students were interested in reading and they had started it before coming to university. Family and friends had a little influence on them as they were self-motivated. The two most common reading habits that they had were having a reading schedule and making a reading list of their favorite book genres. On the other hand, none of them like to either bring books everywhere or read for others. They believed that reading has a lot of benefits, however, they did not want to force others to love reading.
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

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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

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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.
Student challenges in academic paragraph writing: A study in Aceh, Indonesia Hermida, Rita
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 4, No 2 (2024): DECEMBER 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.v4i2.2270

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This study investigates the common writing challenges faced by students when composing academic paragraphs. Focusing on key areas including content development, vocabulary usage, language fluency, mechanical accuracy (grammar, punctuation), and organizational structure, the study aims to identify specific writing difficulties. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing questionnaires to gather data from 35 students at English Education department in Aceh, Indonesia. Key findings revealed that content development posed the most significant challenge, reported by 65% of participants. Vocabulary usage followed closely at 60%, while language fluency presented difficulties for 50% of students. Mechanical accuracy and organizational structure each presented challenges for 45% of participants. These findings underscore the critical need for targeted support to address specific areas of writing difficulty, particularly in content development and vocabulary usage, to enhance students' academic writing proficiency.