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A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES IN THE DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS OF STUDENT’S TEXTBOOKS Mena, Vera Veti; Saputri, Kurnia
English Community Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2018): English Community Journal
Publisher : English Education Study Program Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

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This study is aimed at describing the kinds of the English and Indonesian prefixes and suffixes mostly found in the descriptive text of student’s and finding the similarities and dissimilarities. The writer used descriptive qualitative research method. To collect the data, the writer used documentation technique. In analyzing the data the writer used descriptive analysis. After investigating the data, the writer found out four types of English prefix; quantified, locative, temporal, and negation prefixes. English suffixes have four types; nominal, verbal, adjectival, and adverbial suffixes, and five types of Indonesian prefixes; forming verb, forming adjectival, forming noun, forming numeral, and there forming interrogative. The writer also found out thirty two prefixes and suffixes words categorized as English Prefixes and Suffixes, and twenty prefixes and suffixes words categorized as English Prefixes and Suffixes. The writer found out the similarities and dissimilarities. The similarities between English Indonesian prefixes and suffixes in the descriptive text were on prefixes in line with quantity, and suffixes in line with nominal, verbal, and adjectival suffixes. While the dissimilarities were on prefixes and suffixes. In English prefixes, there were no types of prefixes that forming verb, adjective, noun, and interrogative. While in Indonesian prefixes, there were no types of prefixes such as locative, temporal, and negation prefixes. In English suffixes there were no forming numeral and interrogative. In Indonesian There was no adverbial suffix.
A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES IN THE DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS OF STUDENT’S TEXTBOOKS Mena, Vera Veti; Saputri, Kurnia
English Community Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2018): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v2i1.1007

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This study is aimed at describing the kinds of the English and Indonesian prefixes and suffixes mostly found in the descriptive text of student’s and finding the similarities and dissimilarities. The writer used descriptive qualitative research method. To collect the data, the writer used documentation technique. In analyzing the data the writer used descriptive analysis. After investigating the data, the writer found out four types of English prefix; quantified, locative, temporal, and negation prefixes. English suffixes have four types; nominal, verbal, adjectival, and adverbial suffixes, and five types of Indonesian prefixes; forming verb, forming adjectival, forming noun, forming numeral, and there forming interrogative. The writer also found out thirty two prefixes and suffixes words categorized as English Prefixes and Suffixes, and twenty prefixes and suffixes words categorized as English Prefixes and Suffixes. The writer found out the similarities and dissimilarities. The similarities between English Indonesian prefixes and suffixes in the descriptive text were on prefixes in line with quantity, and suffixes in line with nominal, verbal, and adjectival suffixes. While the dissimilarities were on prefixes and suffixes. In English prefixes, there were no types of prefixes that forming verb, adjective, noun, and interrogative. While in Indonesian prefixes, there were no types of prefixes such as locative, temporal, and negation prefixes. In English suffixes there were no forming numeral and interrogative. In Indonesian There was no adverbial suffix.
CULTURE SHOCK AMONG FOREIGN STUDENTS: A CASE-STUDY OF THAI STUDENTS STUDYING AT UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG Sulaiman, Masagus; Saputri, Kurnia
English Community Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2019): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v3i1.1695

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The phenomenon of culture shock has some impacts on  foreigners (i.e. psychological impact and intellectual impact), especially for foreign students studying in a new country. This research  is aimed at figuring out the dominant aspects of culture shocks faced by the three Thai students studying at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang and how they cope with it. Descriptive-qualitative method was used in this research.To collect the data, the researchers used interview and questionnaire. Coding technique was used in analyzing the data. The results showed two dominant aspects of culture shocks found, namely: academic shocks (i.e teacher’s role and attitude, poorly organized program and classroom organization, and local students’ attitude). and social shocks (i.e.women-men relationship, community bonding, habits in social gathering). Generally, the three Thai students coped with the shock by preparing mental and psychology, as well as learning academic destination.
THE KNOWLEDGE OF VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES PRACTICE FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS Gumartifa, Asti; Saputri, Kurnia; Yuliani, Sri
English Community Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2020): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v4i2.3016

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Vocabulary is the first step that must be memorize by learner in speaking English as a foreign language. There are two kinds of vocabulary learning strategies which are breadth vocabulary (recognition) and depth vocabulary (recall).  In enhancing L2 vocabulary knowledge students need the awareness of learning strategies used. The active students use learning strategies can increase language skills, self confidence and learning motivation in learning activity process. Learning strategies instruct students to learn independently, responsibly, and actively. Thus, students tend to be more confident and motivated when applied learning strategies in the daily learning process. Besides, teacher ought to teach and motivate students to apply students’ some learning strategies accordingly. Finally after implementing learning strategies, students and teachers need to evaluate the progress students’ vocabulary regularly.
AN ANALYSIS OF PARENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HOMEWORK IN IMPROVING ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT Saputri, Kurnia; Larasati, Finza; Febriyani, Martina
English Community Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2020): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v4i2.3041

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The main purpose of this study was to identify students’ parent perceptions on the importance of homework in improving English achievement of eighth grade students at SMP Bina Bhakti Abab. The subjects of this study were all of the students’ parents of eighth grade students at SMP Bina Bhakti Abab. The study used mixed method through questionnaire as a research instrument and documentation. The questionnaire was to identify and get the information on the importance of homework for their children and the questionnaire was divided into eight points, (1) Parents’ role construction (2) Parents’ self-efficacy (3) School invitations (4) Teacher invitations (5) Child invitations (6) Parental time (7) Parental energy and (8) Parental knowledge and skills. The total of the result of each points showed that: Parents’ role construction 343 (Agree) and 287 (Strongly Agree), Parents’ self-efficacy 111 (Agree) and 99 (Strongly Agree), School invitations 32 (Disagree), 32 (Somewhat Agree) and 42 (Agree), Teacher invitations 111 (Agree) and 56 (Strongly Agree), Child invitations 33 (Agree) and 25 (Strongly Agree), Parental time 42 (Disagree) and 48 (Agree), Parental energy 24 (Disagree) and 36 (Agree), and Parental knowledge and skills 74 (Agree) and 54 (Strongly Agree).
THE INFLUENCE OF WORD ATTACK STRATEGY TOWARD THE STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 1 PRABUMULIH Novitasari, Hesti; Saputri, Kurnia; Hartati, Sri; Saraswaty, Dwi Rara
English Community Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2021): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v5i2.4241

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This research entitled “The Influence Word Attack Strategy toward the Students Reading Comprehension Achievement of the Seventh Grade at SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih”. The problem of this research “is there any influence to teach reading comprehension by using the word attack strategy of the seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih?” The objective of this research was to find out whether or not there is an influence to teach reading comprehension achievement of the seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih? The Population of the research was the seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih, with the sample were 34 students. The test consisted of 30 questions that were multiple-choice questions. The data were calculated through SPSS 22.0 Program. The result of data analysis showed that t-obtained was       -7.884, with the critical value 20.345, at the Null Hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, and Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. It could be concluded that there was a significant influence of word attack strategy on the students’ reading comprehension. In this case, word attack strategy can develop students’ ability, especially for the Seventh Grade Students at SMP Negeri 1 Prabumulih.
A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN COPULATIVE VERBS Sulaiman, Masagus; Syahri, Indawan; Saputri, Kurnia
English Community Journal Vol 6, No 1 (2022): English Community Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v6i1.4342

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This research aims at determining the similarities, dissimilarities, and possible learning difficulties faced by the students learning English and Indonesian copulative verbs, as well as the recommendations to TEFL. The descriptive research design was used. The documentation technique was applied to collect the data. To analyze the data, the researchers used a descriptive analysis. The results showed that there were two similarities between English and Indonesian copulative verbs in meanings and dynamic verb. The three dissimilarities were in grammatical structure, tense on subject-verb agreement and certain verbs. The possible learning difficulties faced by the students learning English and Indonesian copulative verbs was tense and subject-verb agreement. The recommendations of this research was as a fundamental teaching guidance in helping English teachers design a better teaching Grammar on copulative verbs, in terms of nonverbal copulative nominal, stative copulative nominal and dynamic copulative nominal.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ICE-BREAKING ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AT THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL Marliasari, Sherly; Rositasari, Tri; Saputri, Kurnia; Jannah, Nurul
English Community Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2026): English Community Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v10i1.10851

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This study investigates eighth-grade students’ perceptions of ice-breaking activities in English language learning at SMPN 11 Palembang. Grounded in the need to enhance student motivation and classroom engagement in EFL contexts, the study employed a quantitative research design through survey approach. Data were collected through a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 34 eighth-grade students. The findings indicate that most students hold positive perceptions of ice-breaking activities, perceiving them as helpful in increasing learning focus, reducing classroom boredom, and creating a more supportive learning atmosphere. Students generally agreed that the use of ice-breaking activities contributes to more engaging English lessons and improves classroom dynamics. However, the findings are limited to students’ perceptions and do not claim direct effects on learning outcomes. The study underscores the pedagogical value of ice-breaking activities as a motivational strategy in English language classrooms and suggests their thoughtful integration into EFL instruction.
SOUND CHANGE MECHANISMS IN ENGLISH AND INDONESIAN: A CONTRASTIVE PHONOLOGICAL APPROACH TO EFL INSTRUCTION Sulaiman, Masagus; Syahri, Indawan; saputri, kurnia; Tania, Mira
English Community Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2026): English Community Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v10i1.10926

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This study investigates sound change mechanisms in English and Indonesian through a contrastive phonological approach, with the aim of identifying similarities and differences between the two languages, exploring learning difficulties experienced by students, and proposing pedagogical implications for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). A qualitative research design was adopted, and the data were collected through documentation techniques and analyzed descriptively. The results reveal two major similarities and three major differences in sound change between English and Indonesian. The similarities involve regressive and progressive sound changes at the single-word level and in prefixation. In contrast, the differences are observed in regressive, progressive, and reciprocal sound changes at the two-word level, in suffixation and circumfixation, which are identified as unfamiliar features that may cause learning difficulties. The pedagogical implications of this study provide practical instructional guidelines for developing more systematic and effective pronunciation practices related to sound change mechanisms.