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THE STUDENTS' PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF ONLINE PLATFORM IN STUDYING ENGLISH Hendi Septian Majid; Muh Syafei; Rusiana Rusiana
Prominent Vol 5, No 1 (2022): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v5i1.6678

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This research aimed to know the perception of fifth semester students of English Education Department of Universitas Muria Kudus on the use of online platform in Learning English and to find out what kinds of social media do the fifth semester students of English Education Department of Universitas Muria Kudus to learn English.
LEARNING VOCABULARY: WHAT STRATEGIES ARE UTILIZED BY PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS? Nilam Wahyu Safira; Rusiana Rusiana
Prominent Vol 4, No 2 (2021): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v4i2.6467

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The objectives of the study are to figure out the strategies and problems in learning vocabulary of the fifth grade students of SD 7 Cendono Dawe Kudus in academic year 2019/2020. This present study is a descriptive study which employed questionnaire and interview guideline in collecting the data. The participants were 20 students, 11 boys and 9 girls of fifth graders  of SD 7 Cendono Dawe Kudus. The results revealed that the learning strategies utilized by the students in learning vocabulary are metacognitive strategy (21.45), memory strategy (18.95), compensation strategy (15.47), social strategy (14.96), cognitive strategy (14.71) and affective strategy (14.46).  While the most problems faced by the students are spelling, pronunciation, memorizing,  and meaning.
THE USE OF CUE CARDS FOR TEACHING WRITING OF BIOGRAPHY TEXT Ulya Maliyatika; Muh Syafei; Rusiana Rusiana
Prominent Vol 1, No 1 (2018): Prominent : Journal of English Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v1i1.2507

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Students at schools learn to write in order to express their ideas well. They should have a good ability in writingEnglish texts. However, many students find it difficult to express their ideas in a paragraph, and to make a composition correctly. The media factorseems to be one that makes the teaching-learning process unable to achieve its goal. Therefore, the authors propose to apply Cue Cards as teaching media to overcome the problem.The objective of the research is to scrutinize whether there is a significant difference between teaching writing of biography textbefore and that after being taught by using Cue Cards.This experimentemployed one group with pretest and posttest design was conducted at the eleventh grade students of SMA N 1 KaranganyarDemakin academic year 2017/2018 insecond semester. There were 34 students of grade XI IPS 1 taken as the sample through cluster random sampling.The datasetsfor this research were collected through written test. Before cue cards were used in the treatment, the measn score was60. After cue cards were used in some meetings of treatment, the mean score is 82. The hypothesis of the research stated that there is a significant difference between teaching writing of biography text on the eleventh grade students of SMA N 1KaranganyarDemak in academic year 2017/2018) before and after being taught by using cue cardsis confirmed. It can be seen from the calculation of t-test, withdegree offreedom (df) = 33, α = 0,05,  t (critical) is ±2.042 and t (obtained) is 8.79. The analysis showed that Ho was denied and Ha was confirmed.Therefore, it is suggested to the English teacherto keep usingcue cardsin teaching writing of biography text.
THE OBSTACLES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY OF EFL STUDENTS Nisrina Lutfiyah; Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih; Rusiana Rusiana
Prominent Vol 5, No 2 (2022): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v5i2.8257

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There are many problems faced by students which prevent them from improving their English skills and abilities. One of the most common is their vocabulary mastery. This study aimed to figure out what obstacles they encountered in learning vocabulary and what strategies they used to solve their problems. It is a survey and the respondents were 30 students of second semester students of Universitas Muria Kudus. Questionnaire was used as the instrument to obtain data. The study revealed that there were several obstacles in learning vocabulary, i.e., difficulty in distinguishing how to spell and pronounce English words correctly, difficulty in developing their vocabulary skills and difficulty in using vocabulary correctly and difficulty in understanding the connotation. To solve the problems, the students do some strategies, namely (1) dictionary strategy and memorization (2) peer practice (3) listening to music or watching English videos (4) share and discussion with friends, and (5) additional individual class.
The Students' Perception on Using YouTube Channel "Learn English with Jessica" in Learning Speaking Hayuningsari, Anastasya Wilujeng; W, Sri Surachmi; Rusiana, Rusiana
Prominent Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v8i1.14097

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YouTube channel are helpful for students, offering videos, tutorials, and helpful content to make learning easier and explain difficult topics, like “Learn English with Jessica”. This study aimed to describe the students’ perception on using YouTube Channel “Learn English with Jessica” in learning speaking. The method used in this study is qualitative. The questionnaire and focus group discussion were conducted with 29 eleventh-grade students from the Beauty and Spa class at SMK PGRI 1 Mejobo, Kudus. The findings showed that students have a positive attitude toward the YouTube channel “Learn English with Jessica,” as it helps improve their speaking skills. The findings align with research showing that YouTube enhances pronunciation, fluency, and confidence. Students also rely on the channel for homework and exam preparation.  Students prefer the YouTube channel over traditional textbooks because of their visual and interactive nature, which keeps them engaged. For beauty and spa students, the content is particularly valuable in helping them explain treatments and communicate with customers effectively, supporting studies on multimedia's benefits for learning. The channel is also a helpful tool for self-study, with students watching videos both in and outside the classroom. This flexibility allows them to review lessons and practice speaking skills at their own pace. Furthermore, it supports homework by providing extra explanations and examples to complement classroom learning.
Co-Authors Abdurahman Ahmed Milad Abdurrahman Ahmed Milad Agulan, Loreen P. Agung Dwi Nurcahyo Ahdi Riyono Ahriyana S Pattiwael Anesti Budi Esmerawati Anggraeni, Mesfari Dwi Anna, Sibhekinkosi Christina Lhaksmita Anandari Desmayanti, Fitria Dian Novita Sari Dian Novita Sari Fajardo, Ana Cecillia Farid Noor Romadlon Febrianty, Lanri Fitri Budi Suryani, Fitri Budi Fizria, Bunga Hajimia, Hafizah Harahap, Mardian Idris Harni, Wa Hasibuan, Nur Khomisah Hastati, Hastati Havva Kurt-Taşpınar Hayuningsari, Anastasya Wilujeng Hendi Septian Majid Hilal, Achmad Idris Harahap, Mardian Irfan Rifai Jingwangsa, Piyada Juwita, Riskina Kurt-Taşpınar, Havva Lanoke Intan Paradita Loreen P. Agulan Mamik Indaryani Maryumi, Maryumi Milad, Abdurahman Ahmed Minarosa, Putri Montales, Cherry Love B Muh Syafei Muh Syafei Muh. Syafei Muhamad Arzak Hidayatullah Muhamad Arzak Hidayatullah Mumtaz, Hafiizhah Mutohhar Natthanan Thongmark Nickyta Yudhisaputri Nickyta Yudhisaputri Nilam Wahyu Safira Nisrina Lutfiyah Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih Nurhalimah Nurhalimah Nurhayani nurhayani Parida Hanum Putri Minarosa Rismiyanto, Rismiyanto Rizadman Rahia, Dino Rumbia, Nursia Salha Hamidah Salha Hamidah Sayidatun Nisa Sunjaya Sayidatun Nisa Sunjaya Sibhekinkosi Anna Sitepu, Erlita Siti Anisa Siti Jahroh Slamet Utomo Sugeng Santoso Suriyati ., Suriyati Thongmark, Natthanan Titis Sulistyowati Tono Suwartono Turnip, Lasmaida Tutuarima, Zulfa Ulya Maliyatika Utami, Tri Niswati Utomo, Slamet Utomo, Slamet W, Sri Surachmi Wally, Acani Warti, Wa Ode Yusuf, Ode Yahyu Herliany