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Students’ Perception of Using Google Translate at English Education Department UINSI Samarinda Rizkiatun Aulia; Dina Destari; Anis Komariah
El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies, Volume 1 (Nomo
Publisher : PT. Berkah Smart Academica

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64093/esijls.v1i1.10

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The translation is the key to accessing the information exchange. Language learners have traditionally relied on dictionaries to understand the meanings of foreign vocabulary in the target language. But now foreign language learners have access to a wide selection of Free Online Resources for Translators (FORT), including machine translation (MT) sites and apps, for example, Google Translate (GT). Therefore, the researcher wants to find out the English students’ perception of GT in helping English students. The researcher wants to conduct the experience of English Education Department students at UINSI Samarinda. The researcher used a mix method research design. The subject of this research was the sixth-semester students of the English education department at UINSI Samarinda. The data were gotten from questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The findings of this research that students know regarding GT as an MT to translate from one language to another. Students know how to use the GT application correctly by entering the vocabulary they want to translate and then translating manually with considerations regarding grammar, word choice, and so on. Students feel GT is very useful and happy because GT is very helpful, faster, and saves more time. Students consider to translate and use GT to learn pronunciation and add vocabulary or synonyms. Also, translate text from images easily. It showed GT has many advantages in students’ class activities. Despite that, there were also some disadvantages, such as inaccurate translation, lack of grammar, and lack of internet access.
Analysis of Speech Acts in Natasha Berg’s Presentation on ChatGPT: A Pragmatic Examination Drawing From Searle and Yule’s Theory Dian Quini Handayani Ernanto Putri; Dina Destari; Anis Komariah
El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies, Volume 1 (Nomo
Publisher : PT. Berkah Smart Academica

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64093/esijls.v1i3.278

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As social beings who depend on the relationships of others, human needs communication. In social interactions, not least in education, language is primarily used as a tool. Individuals who experience language difficulties will have difficulty in conveying their thoughts or ideas to others.  As a result, communication becomes less than optimal and sometimes fails. In this case, communication is not just a matter of one-way message delivery, but also involves the exchange of mutually understood contexts so that two-way communication occurs. To get the context of communication and become a competent communicator, pragmatics is necessary and one of the crucial ideas in pragmatics is the concept of speech acts. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the illocutionary speech acts and knowing the most frequently used acts contained in Natasha Berg's speech about ChatGPT using Searle and Yule's theory. This research used qualitative approach and content analysis as a research method. Following the analysis of illocutionary act of Natasha Berg's speech, the results presented that they were 62 speech utterances contained illocutionary acts. They were thirty-five assertives (56,45%), ten directives (16.12%), nine commisive (14.51%), seven expressive (11.29%) and one declarative (1.61%). The findings indicated that assertive was the most frequently seen illocutionary act during the speech since it provided the audience with factual information related to the facts of the use of ChatGPT in the school environment and its implications for students based on study and also field facts. By analyzing the illocutionary act, accurate communication and comprehension of the aim or purpose can be learned, enabling the intended outcome of communication to be achieved.
English Learning Styles and Students' Interest in Learning English: A Correlational Study among Eighth-Grade Students at MTs Al Mujahidin 1 Samarinda Andi Hairul; Dina Destari; Anis Komariah; Mohammad Mirazul Islam
El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): El-Syaker : Samarinda International Journal of Language Studies, Volume 3 (Nomo
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64093/esijls.v3i2.1034

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English language learning plays an important role in global communication, academic development, and access to various international knowledge resources. However, various factors influence students' engagement and interest in learning English, including individual and environmental factors and students' learning preferences. This study aims to investigate the relationship between English learning styles and students' interest in learning English among eighth-grade students at MTs Al Mujahidin 1 Samarinda in the 2025/2026 academic year. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The research subjects consisted of 33 eighth-grade students selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through two instruments: a learning style questionnaire based on Fleming's VARK model and a learning interest questionnaire based on Hidi and Renninger's Four-Phase Model of Interest Development. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 27 through validity testing, reliability testing, normality testing, and Spearman Rank correlation analysis. The results showed that visual learning was the most dominant learning style among students, while most students demonstrated high to very high levels of interest in learning English. However, the correlation analysis showed a coefficient of -0.265 and a significance value of 0.136 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant relationship between students' learning styles and their interest in learning English. These findings suggest that learning style preferences do not solely determine students' interest in learning English; other factors, such as teaching strategies, classroom environment, motivation, and learning experiences, also influence it. Future research should investigate other factors affecting students' learning interest using larger sample sizes and broader educational contexts.
TOEFL LISTENING STRATEGIES TRAINING TO IMPROVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS Anis Komariah; Isitifatun Zaka; Shafa; Dina Destari
SIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): SIMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, September 2026
Publisher : FTIK UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/tjdwe281

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TOEFL preparation has become an important requirement for university students, particularly in improving English listening skills needed for academic and professional purposes. However, many students still experience difficulties in TOEFL Listening tasks due to limited exposure to spoken English, insufficient strategic awareness, and unfamiliarity with effective listening approaches. This community service program aimed to support university students in improving their listening comprehension skills through TOEFL Listening strategies training. The program was conducted using a participatory training approach involving 25 university students from UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda. The activities consisted of needs identification, TOEFL Listening pre-test, introduction to TOEFL Listening characteristics, listening strategies training, guided practice, collaborative discussion, post-test, and program evaluation. The training focused on practical listening strategies, including keyword identification, prediction, paraphrase recognition, implied meaning interpretation, distractor identification, and note-taking techniques. The program evaluation indicated positive improvement in participants’ ability to apply listening strategies after participating in the training activities. The average performance increased from 61.0 in the pre-test to 76.8 in the post-test, showing an improvement of 15.8 points. Participants also demonstrated greater awareness and confidence in approaching TOEFL Listening tasks strategically. This community service program highlights that TOEFL Listening strategies training can provide practical support for university students in preparing for TOEFL Listening tasks and improving their listening comprehension skills. Future programs may consider providing longer training periods, broader TOEFL preparation materials, and continuous mentoring to support sustained improvement in students’ English listening comprehension skills.
The Impact of Podcast-Assisted English Language Learning Design on High School Students Dina Destari; Hanafi Wibowo; Umi Sholihah
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Undiksha Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/jpbi.v13i3.101165

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The low listening skills and motivation to learn English among high school students are caused by monotonous learning methods and a lack of exposure to authentic materials. This urgency necessitates research into the need to integrate digital media relevant to the learning styles of today's generation, one of which is podcasts. The aim is to test the effectiveness of podcast-assisted English learning design on students' listening skills and learning motivation. The approach used is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 290 students divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected through listening skills tests and learning motivation questionnaires before and after treatment. Data analysis techniques used descriptive statistics for independent t-tests, paired t-tests, ANOVA, and effect size calculations. The results showed a significant increase in the experimental group, with listening skills increasing from a mean of 68.45 to a mean of 82.30 and learning motivation from a mean of 70.12 to a mean of 85.45. Effect size values greater than 2 for both variables indicate a significant impact. It was found that podcasts effectively improve listening comprehension and students' intrinsic motivation. In conclusion, integrating podcasts in English learning provides significant benefits. The implications of this research encourage teachers to utilize digital media creatively to create interactive, flexible, and student-centered learning.
Co-Authors A. Idun Suwarna Abidin, Zainal Achmad Nashrul Waahib Achmad Ruslan Afendi ADITA KUSUMAWATI, ERNA Afriyani Mabruka Azzahro Agnes Tesalonika Yolanda Agung Yuliyanto Nugroho Ahmad Zuhdi Ahmad, Shakila Binti Andi Hairul Andres Villanueva Andriyana, Erni Anis Komariah Anis Komariah Anis Komariah Anis Komariah Anis, Nina Ardi Azhar Nampira Ardinal, Eva Arjulayana Arjulayana Astuti, Enny Diah Bruna Costa Budi Utami Cakranegara, Pandu Adi Cakranegara, Pandu Adi Clevara, Yayas Dedi Gunawan Saputra Deliyani, Adinda Desmaliza Dewi Nuryanti Dian Quini Handayani Ernanto Putri Djunaedi Djunaedi Dodi Setiawan Riatmaja Ellyawati , Noor Ellyawati, Noor Emy Yunita Rahma Pratiwi, Emy Yunita Rahma Erna Erna Adita Kusumawati Erna Adita Kusumawati Erna Adita Kusumawati Faisal Bin Husen Ismail Faisal Bin Husen Ismail Fatkhur Roji Fitria Meisarah Frida Utami, Rhisty Gamar Al Haddar Gita Damayanti H., Mayang Kharisma Halimi Binti Mohd Khalid Hanafi Wibowo Hartatik Hartatik Hartin Kurniawati Hendro Sukoco Hendy Tannady Hidayat, Noura Rizqyaannisa Ibrahim, Mozart Malik Idris, Husni Iis Siti Salamah Azzahra Ilham Adha Ilyas Inayatul Mutmainnah Indra Perdana Irawan Irawan Irawati, Dini Isitifatun Zaka Ismail, Faisal Bin Husen Ismaul Fitroh Isna Kasmilawati Istiarsyah, Istiarsyah Iwan Henri Kusnadi Karyaningsih Karyaningsih Komariah, Anis Loso Judijanto Loso Judijanto M. Imelda Kusumastuty M. Makhrus Ali M. Saufi Magdalena Magdalena Marta Kerim Mila Agustiani Mohammad Mirazul Islam Mohd Khalid, Halimi Binti Muhamad Rif'an Muhammad Rifai Muhammad Subhan Iswahyudi Ngurah Pandji Mertha Agung Durya Noor Ellyawati Noura Rizqyaannisa Hidayat Noura Rizqyannisa Hidayat Novita Kusumaning Tyas Nugroho, Agung Yuliyanto Pratiwi, Vidya Putri, Nur Amalia Rachmi Rachmi Rahanra, Nicodemus Rahayu, Vitria Puri Rahman, Reza Raul Gomez Reza Reza Rhisty Frida Utami Rizkiatun Aulia Rostanti Toba Rostanti Toba Roya Zahir S. Sabitha Shunmuga Priya Septin Maisharah K Shafa Shakila Binti Ahmad Sharifah Khadijah Binti Syed Abu Bakar Siti Aisyah Sitti Hadijah, Sitti Solissa, Everhard Markiano Sri Hartono Sri Suharti Subroto, Desty Endrawati Sudadi Susi Arijanti Syafruddin Syafruddin Syamsul Arifin Syatria Adymas Pranajaya Syed Abu Bakar, Sharifah Khadijah Binti Ti Aisyah Titik Haryanti Titik Haryanti Umi Sholihah Violin, Vivid Vitria Puri Rahayu Waahib, Achmad Nashrul Welsi Damayanti Widya Noviana Noor Wijayanti, Dwi Wahyu Yulianto, Aditya Dwi Zain Ahmad Fauzi Zatali, M. hasmi Zulvia Trinova