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Polylanguaging practice on writing narrative text: Lexical and structural grammatical cases Batubara, Naomi Mars Novelita; Ashari, Erwin; Sinaga, Juwita Boneka
Celtic : A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/celtic.v13i1.43561

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This study considers the polylinguistic practices used by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in writing narratives, with particular attention to lexical and structural elements of grammar. This study also considers the multilingual context of Indonesia and aims to answer questions about how EFL learners utilize their entire linguistic repertoire in translating narratives from Indonesian into English. Using a descriptive research methodology and adopting a research paradigm that leads to generalization, this study was conducted on 13 high school students selected according to the research objectives, and the analysis was carried out on the translated versions of the narrative assignments. Findings reveal that structural polylinguism is a common phenomenon, where students develop English sentences according to grammatical logic in Indonesian. Although the structure is not native to English, it enables students to create coherence and continuity when telling a story. There is also evidence of lexical polylinguism, where students select English words according to Indonesian frameworks, despite the availability of equivalent English words. This is because students rely on meaning rather than lack of vocabulary. In conclusion, this research finds that polylanguaging in narrative writing among students is actually a strategy of meaning-making rather than an expression of grammar mistakes. The implications of these research outcomes indicate that EFL education needs to capitalize on students’ multilingual potentials not just for the development of narratives but also for lifting the anxiety of writing in academic expression.
Developing Local Culture-Based Listening Materials through Digital Storytelling Sinaga, Juwita Boneka; Saputro, Isnaini Eddy; Yulianingsih, Lilik; Dewi, Desi Surlitasari; Subrata, Doni; Ardhi, Mega Aulia
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 2 (2026): Article in Press
Publisher : Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i2.2836

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This study aims to develop and evaluate digital storytelling-based listening materials that integrate the local culture of Riau Islands to enhance students' listening comprehension. The research employed a Design-Based Research (DBR) approach involving iterative cycles of design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants consisted of 35 university students, three lecturers, and three experts in material, language, and media validation. Data were collected through questionnaires, expert validation forms, and pre-test–post-test assessments. The design phase resulted in audiovisual storytelling materials featuring local cultural narratives and interactive comprehension activities. Expert validation indicated that the materials were highly feasible, with mean scores above 85% across material, language, and media aspects. The implementation results revealed a significant improvement in students' listening comprehension, as shown by an increase in the mean score from 61.31 (pre-test) to 80.89 (post-test) with a mean gain of 19.57 points (p .001). The findings suggest that digital storytelling enriched with local culture can serve as an effective and engaging alternative medium for listening instruction. This study contributes to the integration of culturally grounded digital pedagogy in language learning and supports the contextualization of English instruction in multicultural settings.