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All Journal FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Jurnal Pendidikan Pemuda Nusantara
Umi Kalsum
STKIP MUHAMMADIYAH PAGAR ALAM
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THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN READING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT THE EIGHTH GRADERS OF SMP MUHAMMADIYAH PAGARALAM Umi Kalsum
Jurnal Pendidikan Pemuda Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Edisi November 2022
Publisher : STKIPM PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56335/jppn.v4i2.131

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ABSTRCT This study aims to analyze the difficulties of students in reading descriptive texts in class VIII SMP Muhammadiyah Pagaralam. This study used a qualitative descriptive method to analyze the data. The population of this study were students of class VIII SMP Muhammadiyah Pagaralam, and the sample was taken by purposive sampling technique. The data of this research is the students’ difficulties in reading descriptive text. Data were collected using interviews and questionnaires. To find out the results of the data that has been given to students , the author uses the percentage formula. The results showed that the difficulties in reading descriptive text was low. It can be seen from the data, they still have difficulties in reading descriptive texts. Regarding the results, the writer suggests that students practice their reading skills specifically in descriptive texts. If they practice more, they will have good reading skills. To the English teacher, the writer suggests giving more explanations and exercises for students related to descriptive texts. Then for other researchers, the writer suggests studying students’ difficulties in reading descriptive texts.
Enhancing EFL Students’ Listening Skills through Podcast-Based Instruction: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Indonesian Secondary Education Intan Della Classica; Tri Rohani; Umi Kalsum
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i3.436

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This study investigates the impact of podcast-based listening activities on the listening comprehension skills of 11th-grade students at Muhammadiyah High School in Pagar Alam. While previous research has explored various multimedia tools in language learning, a gap remains in understanding how podcasts specifically enhance listening skills in secondary school settings. To address this gap, the study employs a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental group of 30 students who participated in podcast-based listening activities, and a control group of 30 students who were taught using traditional listening exercises. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to assess improvements in listening comprehension. The results indicate that the experimental group showed a significant improvement of 23.2%, compared to the control group's modest increase of 6.6%. These findings suggest that podcast-based activities can significantly enhance students' listening skills, providing a more engaging and flexible learning experience compared to traditional methods. The study’s implications include the potential for integrating podcasts into language curricula to offer students authentic, diverse listening exposure, thereby improving their overall listening proficiency.
Co-Authors Intan Della Classica Tri Rohani