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Understanding The Challenges Faced By Junior High School Students In Learning English Vocabulary From Listening Skill N.Z Uyun; N. Authar; T. Saputri; Djuwari Djuwari; S. Zaniar
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Juli
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v5i2.9148

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Listening skill is one of the most essential components in foreign language acquisition, particularly in supporting English vocabulary development among junior high school students. Through listening activities, students are expected to recognize pronunciation, understand word meaning, and connect spoken language with appropriate contexts. However, many students still experience difficulties in acquiring vocabulary through listening because spoken English often sounds different from its written form. This research aims to identify the main challenges faced by eighth-grade students in learning English vocabulary through listening skill. This study employed a qualitative case study design conducted at a junior high school in Surabaya. The data were collected through classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The participants involved eighth-grade students who had experienced listening-based vocabulary learning activities in English lessons. The data were analyzed descriptively by reducing, presenting, and interpreting the information obtained from the field. The findings show that students faced several challenges, including difficulty recognizing word pronunciation, inability to follow fast speech rates, limited vocabulary mastery, lack of contextual clues in audio materials, and low confidence during listening activities. Students also tended to depend on written texts and teacher explanations rather than using independent listening strategies. These problems affected their ability to understand new vocabulary from spoken input. The study suggests that teachers should apply more contextual and interactive listening activities, provide repeated exposure to audio materials, and use audio-visual technology to support students’ vocabulary learning. These strategies are expected to help students improve their listening comprehension and vocabulary acquisition more effectively.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNICATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATIONAL IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Nor Weni Zulmi; Nailul Authar; Savira Zaniar; Djuwari Djuwari
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/c9gmxd47

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This study examines the impact of communicative teaching strategies on learners’ motivation in acquiring English as a foreign language. It seeks to analyze how interactive instructional practices such as role-play activities, group discussions, and game-based learning contribute to enhancing students’ engagement, classroom participation, self-confidence, and overall learning motivation. A qualitative research design was implemented, involving five private English learners with varying levels of proficiency and motivational backgrounds. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations, and were analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns related to learner motivation and classroom interaction. The findings indicate that communicative teaching strategies exert a positive effect on students’ motivational development, reflected in increased engagement, more active participation, improved self-confidence, enhanced speaking performance, and reduced language anxiety. Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational dimensions were strengthened through meaningful communicative tasks, which encouraged learners to become more involved and enthusiastic in the learning process. These results suggest that interactive and student-centered classroom practices play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment. The implications of this study are applicable to English language instruction, teacher professional development, curriculum design, and classroom management, particularly in efforts to create more dynamic and engaging learning settings. Furthermore, this research enriches the existing body of literature by offering detailed qualitative insights into learners’ lived experiences and small-group interaction dynamics, illustrating how specific communicative activities shape motivation, engagement, and participation in EFL learning contexts.
Understanding EFL Students' Reading Comprehension Experiences through Vocabulary Knowledge and Reading Motivation: A Systematic Literature Review Nadziroh Nadziroh; Nailul Authar; Savira Zaniar; Djuwari Djuwari; Tiyas Saputri
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Juli
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v5i2.10518

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This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) investigates how vocabulary knowledge and reading motivation shape English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading comprehension experiences across secondary and tertiary education levels (Amirah & Wennyta, 2024). Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, this review synthesizes 20 empirical studies published between 2015 and 2025 sourced from major international databases including Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, Taylor & Francis, Springer, SAGE, Wiley, and Google Scholar (Amirah & Wennyta, 2024). The synthesis reveals that vocabulary knowledge provides a critical cognitive foundation, acting as a threshold-dependent predictor of text accessibility (Alfiani et al., 2024). Concurrently, reading motivation functions as the primary affective driving force that determines reading engagement and the deployment of self-regulated strategies (Lesiana et al., 2024). The integration of these variables indicates a reciprocal cognitive-affective interaction: rich lexical frameworks enhance task-specific self-efficacy, while high intrinsic motivation prompts sustained engagement with complex vocabulary (Alfiani et al., 2024). Conversely, limitations in these domains lead to cognitive fragmentation, vocabulary constraints, and reading anxiety (Nanda, 2020). This paper identifies critical research gaps, particularly regarding longitudinal moderation dynamics in rural and under-resourced learning environments (Amirah & Wennyta, 2024). It concludes with actionable implications for English Language Teaching (ELT) methodologies, promoting the adoption of balanced, strategy-based instructional designs (Nanda, 2020).