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EFL Young Learners’ Problems Encountered in the Learning of English Speaking: Teachers’ Perspectives Nikmah, Nur Syafira; Anwar, Choiril
Register Journal Vol 14, No 2 (2021): REGISTER JOURNAL
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (192.893 KB) | DOI: 10.18326/rgt.v14i2.301-316

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Teaching speaking to Indonesian EFL young learners is still problematic. It happens not only because English is not used in daily activities but also the government’s regulation to some extent does not support that. This qualitative study aims to describe the problems faced by EFL students in the learning of English speaking with teachers’ perspectives. The samples of this research were three teachers from three different elementary schools in Jepara, Central Java, Indonesia. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, and classroom observation. The data were then analyzed by 1) memoing or transcribing the interview data, reading them to make notes and finding the most important information that might be useful for the study, 2) describing the data to find complete explanation of context, setting, and interactions of participants, 3) classifying data—to break down the obtained result and put it into categories, and 4) interpreting the data to find the meanings of the data by connecting the findings with previous studies, personal experience, and expert advice to find the best result. The result showed that EFL students’ problems in the learning of English speaking came from some factors. They are 1) Native language, 2) Age, 3) Exposure, and 4) Motivation, and 5) Learners’ Autonomy. Keywords: speaking, Indonesian EFL students, young learners
Digital shift in ELT: Impact of technology on Indonesian high school students’ language proficiency Anwar, Choiril; Hartono, Hartono; Pek, Lim Seong; Yavuz, Fatih; Nugroho, Kurniawan Yudhi; Ilmi, Isna Nuzullul
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 11 No 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v11i1.2038

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The use of technology in English Language Teaching (ELT) has revolutionized the field of education by providing previously unheard-of chances for language acquisition. High school students in Indonesia who are learning English as a foreign language (EFL) stand to gain a great deal from technology-enhanced training. The purpose of this research is to examine how technology-enhanced instruction affects the language competency and learning outcomes of high school students in Indonesia. A quantitative method was used. Thirty-one Indonesian high school students were selected for the study using stratified random sampling. Speaking, reading, and writing language competency tests were among the ways used to obtain the data. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used for data analysis, which included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (t-tests). This study shows how technology-enhanced instruction can transform ELT in Indonesian high schools and offers stakeholders, educators, and policy-makers useful information for creating successful language learning initiatives. The results highlight the significance of using technology to improve language learning outcomes and have ramifications for language instruction around the world.
Integrating technology into English language teaching at Indonesian high schools: Teachers reflections Choiril Anwar; Hartono Hartono; Fatih Yavuz
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i2.41868

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English Language Teaching (ELT) is something that has changed dramatically in recent times due to technology. Even though it could potentially reshape ELT, appropriate implementation remains a challengefor most teachers who are often uncertain as to how to use technology to improve learning. This article looks into the experiences and reflections of Indonesian high school English teachersintegrating technology into their ELT pedagogical practices, from making lesson plans, having classroom activities, to setting up the assessment. Quantitative and qualitativedata were collected and analyzed through a mixed-methods approach. It involved an online survey distributed to 20 diverse Indonesian high school English teachers as well as semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 teachers. The results indicated that there is an increasing use of technology for ELT purposes, particularly to facilitate language reception,language production, and interaction. Theresults also found some challenges and limitations, including technical issues, training and support, and access equity. These insights can help guidethe future development of Indonesian high school ELT practices, inform investment in technology infrastructure, and support targeted professional development initiatives focused on technology integration. The findings are discussed in the context of existing research on ELT and technology integration, with particular emphasis on their significance for high school English teachers in Indonesia. The results provide implications for ELT policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in Indonesia and evidence the importance of context-sensitive solutions to provide meaningful integration of technology in the variability of Indonesian high school settings.
Language problems encountered by undergraduate EFL students in writing scientific papers for publication Hartono Hartono; Ollyvia Putri Angella; Choiril Anwar
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 11, No 2 (2026): August 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.11.2.388-400

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College students are currently also required to publish articles in scientific journals. This requirement is beneficial for their research and writing development; however, writing scientific articles is not easy, especially for undergraduate students. This paper investigates the language problems encountered by undergraduate EFL students when writing scientific papers for publication. It is a mixed-methods study involving both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The respondents were 25 undergraduate students writing English papers for publication and 3 lecturers supervising them. Selected. They were from an English Education program at a university in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, and were selected purposively. The data were collected through a 10-item closed-ended questionnaire and interviews with both students and lecturers. The quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while the qualitative data were analysed thematically. The results indicate that the primary language problems faced by undergraduate students in writing papers for publication are vocabulary selection, phrase structure, and article usage. They also have significant challenges with the correct use of tenses, sentence structure, word class, and subject-verb agreement. Though facing problems, the students reported that they were able to solve them by using AI tools. This implies that incorporating technology into the teaching of writing can be beneficial.
Mapping influential CLIL research in English language teaching: a bibliometric SWOT analysis Lim Seong Pek; Fatin Syamilah Che Yob; Azie Azlina Azmi; Desmond Sandum; Gilbert C. Magulod Jr.; Choiril Anwar
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 4: August 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i4.38986

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Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) has gained increasing attention in English language teaching (ELT); however, existing reviews often describe trends without critically examining both research impact and developmental challenges. This study addresses this gap by investigating the question: what directions and challenges characterize influential CLIL research in ELT? An integrative approach combining document-level bibliometric performance analysis and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis was employed. Using the Scopus database, the ten most-cited CLIL-related studies published between 2021 and 2025 were identified and systematically analyzed. The findings indicate that influential CLIL scholarship centers on pedagogical scaffolding, teacher cognition, learner motivation, and technology-enhanced learning environments. At the same time, recurring challenges include role ambiguity between content and language teachers, policy-practice misalignment in English-medium instruction (EMI) contexts, and limited longitudinal evidence of language outcomes. The study concludes that while CLIL research is increasingly shaped by digital innovation, sustainable implementation depends on pedagogical clarity, teacher preparation, and institutional alignment. By integrating bibliometric evidence with critical qualitative synthesis, this study provides theoretical and practical insights to guide future research, teacher education, and policy development aligned with sustainable development goal 4 (quality education).
Co-Authors Abdurrahman Faridi Adi Prayoga, Dimas Afina Murtiningrum Afina Murtiningrum, Afina Aina Nurus Sofa Alfita, Nabila Alya Ana Safitri Anggatama, Rizki Aniswatun Nafisah Aradanata, Shakhih Yudha Arief Hadziq Fikri Asyhari Asyhari Aysar, Nisrina Adiba Azie Azlina Azmi Bachrudin, Syahrul Dhavid Bagus Kurniawan, Bagus Budhi Cahyono Desmond Sandum Devi Enggar Nastiti Dewi, Isna Rafika Dhobith Anis Murtadho Diah Fitriani, Diah Dyana Wijayanti Ehsan Namaziandost Elok Widiyati Elok Widiyati Elok Widiyati, Elok Enggar Nastiti, Devi Fadzil Latifah Fatih Yavuz Fatin Syamilah Che Yob Ferrian Erwanto Gilbert C. Magulod Jr. Hartono Hartono Hartono Hartono Hendi Pratama Huyi Intan Sari Idha Nurhamidah, Idha Ilmi, Isna Nuzullul Isnaini, Zulfa Nur Issy Yuliasri Jihan Diya Yumna Kurdaningsih, Dian Marhaeni Kurniawan Yudhi Nugroho, Kurniawan Yudhi Kusumawarni, Wa Ode runi Leila Neisi Lie, Eka Rismaningsih Lim Seong Pek M Nur hidayat, Dayad Made Dwi Adnjani Marlinda Listyaningsih Muh Syafei Muhammad Anis, Muhammad Muniroh, Rima Zahrotul Nada Bela Andresta Naila Najihah Nani Hidayati, Nani Nia Kurniati Nikmah, Nur Syafira Nilna Khusnal Khitam Nugroho, Kurniawan Yudhi Nur Ekaningsih, Nur Nur Fadhilah Nuridin Nuridin Nurul Ainunisya Nurul Latifah Ollyvia Putri Angella Pek, Lim Seong Permatasari, Bulan Catur Popy Puspitasari Sudarno Praptawati, Destary Putri, Dyah Astutik Yulia Ratna Annisa Riana Permatasari Riana Permatasari, Riana Riyanto, Heru Fajar Rohmaniyah Rohmaniyah Romayana Alfiani Saeful Arifin Safitri, Devi Wanda Sari, Wahyu Nanda setiyawan, Heru Siti Sumiati Sutadi, Riza Nurcahyani Trinawati, Ratna Ubadillah, Firli Ulum, Ahmad Bahrul wulandari, innayah Yavuz, Fatih Zaenal Abidin