Rizka Maulina Wulandari
Politeknik Negeri Madiun

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ESP Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Whatsapp Application as a Learning Tool Dian Palupi*; Jannatul Laily Novia Bahari; Rizka Maulina Wulandari
Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities Vol 6, No 2 (2023): Social and Religious Aspect in History, Economic Science and Law
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jr.v6i2.31421

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The development of technology provides a huge impact on the educational setting which increasing Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) usage especially in supporting ESP students. One of the mobile applications used in supporting language learning is WhatsApp Messenger. This study aimed to investigate ESP students’ perceptions on the use of WhatsApp in English language learning. The research approach was a descriptive quantitative approach while the design of this research was a survey. The participants were 22 male ESP students who followed the English class held by Helutrans Art-moving Company. For collecting the data, the researcher employed a questionnaire adapted from Mistar Embi (2016). The questionnaire consisted of three parts such as the attitude towards WhatsApp, the usefulness of WhatsApp and also the constraint in using WhatsApp. In analyzing the data, it applied descriptive statistics using SPSS version 26 in the form of frequencies, means, and standard deviations. The findings of the research revealed that the majority of the research participants had positive perceptions concerning the use of WhatsApp in the ESP setting. It implied that ESP students agreed for using WhatsApp on language learning was easy, useful and effective in increasing their motivation, interest, confidence, and their activeness. They also felt that using WhatsApp could increase their English skill such as listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Unlocking the Power of Pre-Reading: Strategies for Better Comprehension and Engagement A’thi Fauzani Wisudawati; Rizka Maulina Wulandari; Muhammad Isa; Ita Permatasari; Muhyiddin Aziz; Imam Mudhofir
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sastra Inggris
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jupensi.v5i3.6067

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of pre-reading activities in the Intermediate Reading classroom and their impact on students’ comprehension and engagement. The respondents consisted of 55 students from the English Department who participated in the study. Data were gathered through questionnaires and descriptive analysis of classroom practices to identify the types, purposes, and effects of pre-reading strategies used by lecturers. The findings reveal that lecturers employ a variety of pre-reading techniques such as vocabulary introduction, topic discussion, brainstorming, and content prediction to activate students’ prior knowledge and prepare them for the reading process. These strategies are carried out through interactive activities including word games, group discussions, visual media presentation, and short pre-reading quizzes. Such activities not only create a dynamic learning environment but also help students anticipate the content of the text and establish connections between their background knowledge and new information. The results indicate that pre-reading activities significantly contribute to enhancing text comprehension, increasing motivation, and promoting active student participation during reading sessions. Consequently, pre-reading is viewed not merely as an introductory stage but as an essential pedagogical approach that fosters engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking in EFL reading instruction, leading to more effective and meaningful reading experiences for learners.
A Genre-Based Study of Digital Press Releases in Four-Star Hotel in Madiun A’thi Fauzani Wisudawati; Rizka Maulina Wulandari; Muhyiddin Aziz; Jananatul Laily Noviabahari; Alisya Yuke Pradinta
Pragmatik : Jurnal Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa dan Pendidikan  Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Oktober: Pragmatik : Jurnal Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa dan Pendidikan
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/pragmatik.v4i4.3024

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Digital press releases have become an important form of professional communication in the hospitality industry, serving not only to disseminate information but also to promote services, construct corporate image, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and support tourism promotion. This study aims to analyze the communicative purposes, rhetorical structure, and linguistic features of digital press releases published by a four-star hotel in Madiun. A qualitative descriptive approach using Genre Analysis was employed, drawing primarily on the frameworks of Swales and Bhatia. The data consisted of nine English digital press releases published by Aston Madiun Hotel & Conference Center throughout 2025. The data were analyzed through the identification of communicative purposes, moves, steps, and linguistic features, followed by cross-text comparison. The findings reveal that the press releases serve five major communicative purposes: providing information, promoting products and services, strengthening corporate image, building stakeholder relationships, and supporting tourism and regional economic development. The analysis identified eight rhetorical moves realized through nineteen steps, including presenting a newsworthy headline, identifying the organization, presenting the dateline, introducing the main event, providing supporting information, presenting official quotations, highlighting corporate values, and closing with future commitment. The linguistic features include evaluative adjectives, promotional vocabulary, modal verbs, passive constructions, nominalization, direct quotations, inclusive pronouns, and expressions of commitment. These findings indicate that digital press releases function as a hybrid professional genre that integrates informative, promotional, public relations, and branding purposes. The identified genre patterns also provide authentic material for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, particularly in hospitality and professional communication.
The Role of English Language Skills in Tour Leading within the Hospitality Sector Eda Maaliah; Moh. Farid Maftuh; Rizka Maulina Wulandari; Novianti Astina; Salsabilla Nada Nabiha
Journal of Language Development and Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): September 2026
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/jldl.v5i2.18564

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This study examines the role of English language skills in Tour Leading within the hospitality sector by comparing students’ academic achievement in English for Tour Leader with professional competency assessment at LSP-P1 Politeknik Negeri Madiun. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used. Quantitative data were obtained from 50 Diploma III English students through academic records and Tour Leader certification results, while qualitative data were generated through a diagnostic performance test, focus group discussion, and in-depth interviews with two lecturers and two assessors. The academic mean was 79.42, with 84% of students obtaining A or B grades, whereas the certification pass rate was 72%. Diagnostic results showed strong performance in Greeting and Opening (85.5%) and Closing (81.5%), but lower performance in Tour Commentary and Cultural Storytelling (59.5%) and Handling Complaints and Emergency Situations (48.5%). The findings indicate linguistic-pragmatic, psychological, and curriculum-alignment gaps. A closed-loop improvement model integrating SKKNI into the RPS, an English Clinic, and institutional assessment synchronization is proposed.