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THE USE OF TASK COMPLEXITY IN WRITTEN LANGUAGE PRODUCTION Optaria, Tri; Mahpul, Mahpul; Sukirlan, Muhammad
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 2 (2025): New Applications and Perspectives in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EF
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i2.9556

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This research aimed to investigate the significant differences in written language production generated from two different types of tasks between low and high proficiency students. Data were collected from 30 low-proficiency and 30 high-proficiency tenth-grade students using two distinct task types, and analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA. The findings revealed statistically significant differences in the CAF (Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency) measures between the two proficiency groups across both task types. In Task 1, significant differences were found in accuracy and fluency, but not in complexity. In contrast, in Task 2 high and low proficiency students generated significant differences across all CAF aspects. These findings highlight the importance of aligning task complexity with learners' proficiency levels in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to improve language learning outcomes and support more effective instructional design.
COMPARING SPOKEN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE ACROSS PROFICIENCY LEVELS: THE IMPACT OF TASK TYPES ON LOW AND HIGH PROFICIENCY LEARNERS Ramadhani, Aulia Fitri; Mahpul, Mahpul; Sukirlan, Muhammad
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i1.9648

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This study investigates how task complexity affects students’ speaking performance based on their English proficiency levels. It was conducted at SMA N 9 Bandar Lampung in the 2024/2025 academic year with 31 eleventh-grade students, divided into low (n = 16) and high (n = 15) proficiency groups. Each student completed a simple and a complex speaking task. The tasks were based on task-based language teaching (TBLT) and aligned with the curriculum. Using Two-Way ANOVA, the results showed that both task complexity and proficiency level significantly influenced speaking performance (p<0.05). High proficiency students outperformed low proficiency students in all aspects: complexity (M = 3.85 vs. 2.97), accuracy (M = 4.12 vs. 3.21), and fluency (M = 4.08 vs. 3.05). A significant interaction was also found, meaning task complexity affected students differently depending on their proficiency. This study shows that speaking tasks should be adjusted to students’ proficiency levels to improve learning outcomes.
STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE SUGGESTOPEDIA LEARNING METHOD IN IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS FOR DELIVERING RECOUNT TEXTS Durrotunnisa', Fuad; Sukirlan, Muhammad; Mahpul, Mahpul
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10007

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This study aims to investigate students' perceptions of the Suggestopedia method in improving speaking skills, particularly in delivering recount texts. Suggestopedia is a language teaching method that emphasizes psychological comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment in the learning process through the use of music, games, and imaginative activities. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey design involving 36 tenth-grade students from a Islamic Senior High School (MAN) in Bandar Lampung who had experienced learning through the Suggestopedia method. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale and semi-structured interviews to triangulate the findings. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, while qualitative data were thematically interpreted. The findings revealed that students generally had positive perceptions of the method, with high average scores across all measured aspects: awareness (79.7%), past experience (82.3%), knowledge (82.4%), motivation (83.3%), and social interaction (82.1%). These results indicate that Suggestopedia was well-received, especially in boosting students’ enthusiasm and participation in speaking activities. Interview data supported these findings, highlighting increased comfort, self-confidence, and creativity in expressing personal experiences. The study concludes that Suggestopedia effectively fosters a relaxed and supportive learning environment, which reduces anxiety and encourages spontaneous speaking. However, its successful implementation requires teacher readiness and sensitivity to different learner preferences. Suggestopedia proves to be a promising alternative method for improving students’ speaking fluency and confidence in recount text delivery.