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Peningkatan Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris Siswa Melalui Penerapan Buku English Competition Handbook: Panduan untuk Event, Strategi dan Kriteria Penilaian Budiana, Agnes Arum; Wahana, Desi; Ristra, Pretti
TANJAK : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 5 No 2 (2024): TANJAK : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : P3M Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35314/zks9de96

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Kompetisi kemampuan bahasa Inggris menjadi wadah penting bagi siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) untuk mengembangkan keterampilan berbahasa mereka. Di Kabupaten Bengkalis, keterlibatan siswa dalam ajang kompetisi Sumatra English Olympiad (SEO) masih terbatas pada babak penyisihan. Hal ini menunjukkan adanya kebutuhan akan persiapan yang lebih baik. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan bahasa Inggris siswa/i SMA di Kabupaten Bengkalis melalui penerapan materi yang kreatif dan efektif berbasis buku English Competition Handbook. Program ini melibatkan pelatihan intensif selama 16 pertemuan, dengan fokus pada teknik speech, story telling, debat, dan news casting. Setelah pelatihan, diadakan Mini English Competition untuk mengevaluasi peningkatan keterampilan siswa. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan dalam kepercayaan diri dan keterampilan bahasa Inggris siswa, yang dibuktikan dengan hasil kompetisi mini yang diadakan. Diharapkan, pengabdian ini dapat mempersiapkan siswa SMA untuk lebih kompetitif di tingkat provinsi dan nasional.
Gamified Language Learning Applications: Enhancing Motivation and Speaking Skills of First-Semester Informatics Engineering Students at Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis Wahana, Desi; pretti Ristra
Juliet Vol 7 No 1 (2026): JULIET Volume 7 Number 1
Publisher : Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (UMRAH)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31629/juliet.v7i1.8222

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This study investigates the impact of gamified language learning applications on the motivation and speaking skills of first-semester Informatics Engineering students at Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis. Using a quasi-experimental design with 60 participants, the study compared an experimental group using gamified apps like ELSA Speak and Duolingo against a control group following conventional methods. Quantitative data from pretests and posttests were analyzed using independent-sample t-tests, while qualitative insights were gathered through structured questionnaires. The results revealed a transformative effect: the experimental group achieved significantly higher t-test scores in motivation (t=8.76, p<0.001) and speaking proficiency (t=9.12, p<0.001) compared to the control group. These findings were reinforced by a "Very High" perception score of 4.58 in the experimental group, contrasted with the control group’s moderate score of 3.16. Gamification elements such as leaderboards and immediate feedback effectively satisfied students' psychological needs for competence and autonomy, while providing a "safe space" that reduced speaking anxiety. The study concludes that gamified tools are a superior pedagogical tool for technical students, offering a strong empirical basis for integrating digital pedagogies into the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curriculum to foster more engaging and effective learning experiences.
Profiling Basic English Proficiency Among Mechanical Engineering Students: Pedagogical Implications for EFL Classrooms Agnes Arum Budiana; Pretti Ristra; Alfansuri
Jurnal Ragam Pengabdian Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Agustus (Inprogress)
Publisher : Lembaga Teewan Journal Solutions

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62710/881bs530

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English proficiency is a crucial competence for vocational higher education students, particularly in engineering fields where access to technical information and global communication increasingly relies on English. However, many first-semester students enter polytechnic institutions with limited basic English skills. This study aimed to describe the basic English proficiency of first-semester Mechanical Engineering students at Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed, involving 131 students from five classes selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a basic English proficiency test focusing on fundamental grammar, simple sentence construction, and general vocabulary. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean scores, score distribution, and proficiency levels.The findings revealed that students’ overall English proficiency was low to moderate, with a mean score of 60.57. More than half of the participants were classified into very low and low proficiency categories, indicating insufficient mastery of foundational English skills. The results also showed considerable variation in students’ performance, reflecting diverse educational backgrounds and unequal English exposure prior to entering higher education.