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Early Childhood Teachers’ Ability in Pronouncing Vocabularies Lestiyanawati, Rochyani; Alawiyah, Luluk
Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, IAIN Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35719/jlic.v2i1.22

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Problems for learners of English as Foreign Language may appear due to the lack of English mastery of the teachers. Since teachers are regarded as input for language learning, it impacts the students’ achievement. Pronunciation is one of the problems faced by both Indonesian teachers and students. When the teachers give the correct pronunciation, it results in the correct pronunciation of the students. On the other hand, the wrong pronunciation of the teachers will impact the students’ incorrect pronunciation. This study is aimed to reveal the early childhood teachers’ ability in pronouncing English vocabulary. The findings of the study are to determine the appropriate treatment which might be needed to overcome the problems. The subject of the study were 40 randomly selected early childhood teachers. The data were collected by testing their vocabulary mastery and pronunciation ability. The result of the study showed that the English mastery of early childhood teachers was needed to be developed for less ability in pronouncing the vocabulary correctly. The questionnaires also implied that the teachers need improvement in dealing with English.
Improving Students’ Ability in Writing Recount Text by Using the Characters in the Films Lestiyanawati, Rochyani
Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, IAIN Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35719/jlic.v3i1.49

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The students of EFL Classroom sometimes find difficulty in writing. The students difficulty in writing caused by the gate between the students’ L1 and L2 and the lack of supported information related to the source of idea for writing. Teaching media are to solve the problems especially in writing. This study is aimed at using films, especially the characters, as media in improving students’ ability in writing recount. The subject of the study were 30 numbers of 10th graders of vocational school students. The findings showed that the average of the pre-test and post-test scores were 67.53 and 83.63. The improvement calculation was found 0.496 which was categorized as medium. The calculation of applying the t-test was on rejection area of ??Ho, showed that the post-test was better than the pre-test. According to the data analysis, the writer concludes that the strategy by using films is applicable since it helps students to solve their problem in writing recount. The media enable the students to actively engage to the learning process and improve their ability in writing for they give them the idea of writing recount.
The Influence of Digital Literacy by Utilizing YouTube toward Students’ Speaking Ability Khasanah, Makrifatul; Lestiyanawati, Rochyani
Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Language Intelligence and Culture
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, IAIN Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35719/jlic.v6i2.136

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Speaking is a complex skill in language learning, influenced by various internal and external factors. Learners often encounter challenges related to motivation, confidence, interest, environment, mother tongue use, and teaching methods. This research investigates the impact of using YouTube as a learning medium to enhance speaking skills in grade XI students at SMAN 1 Kaliwiro. Specifically, the study aims to (1) analyze the influence of digital literacy, facilitated by YouTube, on the speaking abilities of grade XI students and (2) compare the speaking abilities of students taught using YouTube to those taught using traditional methods. A quantitative experimental design was employed, involving 66 students (33 in class XI Science 2 and 33 in class XI Science 3). The school-based oral assessment (SBOA) form measured pre-test and post-test speaking performance. An independent sample t-test analysis was conducted using SPSS to compare the results. The findings reveal that students taught using YouTube demonstrated a moderately effective improvement in speaking skills, as indicated by a Normalized Gain Test score of 64.13 (64%). These results suggest that YouTube can be an effective tool for enhancing speaking abilities in language learners.