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FITUR KESALAHAN PENGGUNAAN EJAAN DALAM SURAT DINAS DI UNIVERSITAS Emmy Erwina; Hendra Mulia
Jurnal Semantik Vol 12, No 1 (2023): Volume 12 Number 1, February 2023
Publisher : STKIP Siliwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22460/semantik.v12i1.p89-100

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This study aims to get an overview of the features of spelling errors in the preparation of official letters and to find out the factors that cause written language errors in official letters at one of the universities in Medan City. The procedure of this study uses a qualitative descriptive analysis procedure. The data collection method in this study is in the form of a documentary method. The information analysis method uses language error analysis procedures, namely information identification, information classification, and determining the frequency of errors. The source of information for this research is in the form of official letters written at one of the universities in Medan City. Research information in the form of written language that contains spelling errors. The research results show that there are errors in the use of spelling, and these errors are listed in interlanguage errors, such as language transfer and transfer of training. The low ability of the Indonesian language writer of the letter is the cause of language errors. The results of this research can help other agencies to pay more attention to the use of the Indonesian language, and it is considered important to hold official letter-writing training by authorized institutions.
FUNCTIONALIZATION OF THE USE OF ENGLISH FOR TOUR GUIDE IN OKDO TOUR & TRAVEL MEDAN Bima Prana Chitra; Misla Geubrina; Hendra Mulia
JURNAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT Vol 12 No 1 (2024): Vol 12 No 1 Januari 2024
Publisher : Institut Pendidikan Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37081/ed.v12i1.5103

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English plays an important role in the tourism industry, especially in promoting overseas tours through tour guides. The communication that occurs between tour guides and tourists is related to the image of Indonesia by these tourists. By mastering foreign languages, as well as understanding the culture of various countries, it is expected to be able to provide the best service and be able to create a good impression or image which has the effect of increasing the Indonesian tourism industry. So in this study, functionalization of the use of English is needed so that the English language is easy to understand in order to the message conveyed by the speaker can be easily understood by the listener, especially for tour guides at Okdo Tour & Travel. The method used in this study is qualitative and data obtained through observation. Based on the research, it can be concluded that the tour guides lack of interest in honing English skills so that it affects the development of the potential that exists within the tour guides and it requires more professional English tutors so they can learn and use English in various activities.