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Journal : ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education

Students Perceptions toward the Use of Grammarly in Checking Grammar in Assignments Ananda, Mirza; Nisa, Rahmatun; Safura, Siti
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 1, No 2 (2021): DECEMBER 2021
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v1i2.1144

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This study aimed to find out about the students perceptions of the use of Grammarly in checking grammar in written assignments and the students obstacles when using Grammarly. This quantitative study used questionnaire to collect the data. The participants of the study were ten students from semester sixth of the English Department at a private university in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The results of the study showed that many students gave positive responses toward using Grammarly to learn and check their grammar in assignments. In addition, the study found that the students obstacles when using Grammarly included some issues such as problems in the internet connection and lack of understanding of Grammarly suggestions. The study suggests that Grammarly to be applied for grammar checking among EFL students.
EFL students' perceptions of Talking Stick in English speaking class Nisa, Rahmatun; Helmanda, Cut Mawar; Manita, Arfares
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 2, No 2 (2022): DECEMBER 2022
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v2i2.1482

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The study aimed to investigate the English as a foreign language (EFL) students opinions on the use of Talking Stick in helping to improve their English speaking ability at a high school in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The study employed a quantitative method. The sample of the study was 15 first year students of a public senior high school in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia. The study selected the sample by using the purposive sampling, as the students have had Talking Stick technique in their English speaking class. To collect the data, the study disseminated questionnaires to the students. The results showed that the students had positive responses towards the use of Talking Stick in learning English speaking. The study recommends that such a technique can be applied more in other English classes in Indonesia.
Lecturers questioning strategies in English speaking class Cerlya, Cerlya; Nisa, Rahmatun; Safura, Siti
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 3, No 1 (2023): JUNE 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v3i1.1557

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the questioning strategies employed by lecturers in English speaking class. The study used a descriptive method. The participants in this study were two English lecturers who taught English Speaking skills and ten students from English Department at Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh, Aceh Province. Data were collected by means of interview and questionnaire. The obtained data were examined by analyzing the transcription of the interview and the questionnaire responses. This study found that lecturers utilized a variety of questioning strategies, including procedural, divergent, probing, specific, and open-ended questions. Lecturers employed questioning strategies in the English classroom by asking questions at the start of the teaching and learning process and after providing the learning materials.
Student perceptions of the use of scaffolding method in reading class Nisa, Rahmatun; Safura, Siti; Kasmita, Nita
ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 1, No 2 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v1i2.857

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This study explored the student perceptions of scaffolding method used in teaching reading. The study took place at a vocational senior high school in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia. The study used descriptive quantitative research method, gathering data from questionnaires. The study took 10 students as the respondents. The results showed that most students felt the scaffolding method made them easily understand the stories in the reading class, and thus they became more motivated to read. The authors expect that this method can be used in many English reading classes in Indonesia.
Enhancing English proficiency through subtitled movies: A study at an Islamic junior high school in Aceh Itawari, Cut; Nisa, Rahmatun; Safura, Siti
Accentia: Journal of English Language and Education Vol 5, No 1 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian, Penerbitan, Pengabdian dan Pengembangan Masyarakat (LP4M) Unmuha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37598/accentia.v5i1.2342

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The influence of employing movie subtitles as a teaching technique for English is examined in this study, with an emphasis on how subtitles help students become more proficient in the language. In light of the potential advantages of incorporating multimedia into the classroom, the study investigated how well English-subtitled films might improve students' understanding and involvement. A sample of 14 seventh-grade students from an Islamic junior high school in Aceh Besar, Aceh Province, participated in the study, which used a quantitative research approach. Tests and questionnaires were used to gather information in order to assess students’ perceptions and progress. As demonstrated by a noticeable difference in performance before and after implementation, the results showed that incorporating movie subtitles greatly enhanced students' competence of English. This is evident from the pre-test and post-test scores, which showed a statistically significant improvement after the use of English-subtitled movies. Strong favorable feedback was also noted in the questionnaire responses, with the majority of students concurring that English movie subtitles in language instruction greatly facilitates students' comprehension in learning English.