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An EFL Teacher’s Problems and Solutions in Teaching Writing at Grade XII Wardana, Riza Fikri; Fajarina, Maskhurin
Teaching English as Foreign Language, Literature and Linguisticss Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): TEFLICS
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris,, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/teflics.v5i1.9079

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This research aims to find out problems that the teacher encountered in teaching writing and the ssolutions he employed to overcome these challenges. This research was conducted in class XI D, XI E, XI F, and XI N on 20-26 February 2025. Before doing the research, the researchers prepared observations and interview used to know teacher’s problems and solutions in teaching writing. In this research, the researcher used descriptive qualitative design and to collected data, the researcher used Observation and Interview. To analyze the data, the researcher used a-three-step theory of qualitative data analysis consisting of condensation the data, displaying the data drawing and verifying the conclusion. The result of this research is that there are 4 EFL teacher problems and 4 solutions to overcome them. These problems are that the teacher faced students with limited of vocabularies, poor grammar, having difficulty developing ideas, and dealing with students who have low motivation in learning English. To overcome the problems, namely collecting and memorizing vocabulary, having exercises of English writing, practicing writing, and giving good evidence for students. Hopefully, this research can be a reference for future researchers as well as English teachers when teaching writing.
The Implementation of Bilingual Education in Teaching and Learning at SMP Aqobah International School: (A Case Study of Bilingual Education Using English-Indonesian in Mathematics Lessons for Class VIII) Jannah, Roudhotul; Fajarina, Maskhurin
Teaching English as Foreign Language, Literature and Linguisticss Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): TEFLICS
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris,, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/teflics.v5i1.9081

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This study investigates the implementation of bilingual education using English and Indonesian in mathematics instruction at SMP Aqobah International School. The research aims to explore how bilingual education is applied and to identify the challenges faced during its implementation. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through observations, interviews with students, teachers, and school administrators, as well as questionnaires distributed to eighth-grade students. The findings reveal that the school adopts a bilingual teaching approach aligned with the Cambridge curriculum, where English is used predominantly, while Indonesian serves as a supportive language to aid comprehension. Teachers function as facilitators and motivators, employing various strategies such as interactive lectures, group discussions, vocabulary lists, and technology-based tools. Despite its benefits in enhancing students' English skills and mathematical understanding, the program encounters challenges including students’ difficulty in understanding English terms and lack of speaking confidence. Overall, bilingual education at SMP Aqobah International School fosters a supportive and globally oriented learning environment. The study highlights the importance of teacher training and appropriate instructional materials to optimize the bilingual learning process.
Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Struggles of Students in Academic Speaking Courses Fajarina, Maskhurin; Sumanto, Ossa Bodhi Tala
Teaching English as Foreign Language, Literature and Linguisticss Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): TEFLICS
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris,, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/teflics.v5i2.10715

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Academic speaking is one of the most challenging skills for university students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Despite years of English learning, many students remain silent, anxious, and hesitant to participate in academic discussions. This qualitative study investigates the underlying struggles faced by EFL students at Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari (UNHASY) in Academic Speaking courses. Using classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with fifteen English Education Department students, the study explores the psychological, linguistic, and pedagogical factors that contribute to classroom silence and speaking anxiety. Thematic analysis revealed three dominant struggles: (1) affective barriers such as fear of negative evaluation, perfectionism, and low self-efficacy; (2) linguistic challenges including limited vocabulary, pronunciation difficulties, and lack of academic discourse knowledge; and (3) environmental constraints such as teacher-centered instruction, insufficient scaffolding, and peer judgment. The findings highlight that silence in academic speaking classes is not mere passivity but a reflection of deeper cognitive and emotional conflicts. The study suggests that integrating reflective and deep-learning pedagogies, fostering supportive classroom communities, and promoting self-efficacy can significantly improve students’ confidence and engagement in academic speaking. The results contribute to the growing body of literature on affective factors in language learning and provide pedagogical implications for improving EFL speaking instruction in higher education contexts.