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UTILIZING VARIOUS MEDIA IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS: IS IT MEANINGFUL? Sri Wahyuningsih; ELvira Sho'idatut Taqiyah
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 02 (2022): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (351.576 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i02.3694

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Recently, English has been used as a language of communication. This demand makes parents compete to send their children to schools that use English as the medium of language in learning. Learning English as a foreign language in Indonesia has also begun to reach the primary school level. The present study elaborates on the importance of utilizing interesting media to teach English to young learners. A descriptive qualitative method was adopted in this study. Data were collected through interviews with two teachers at Indonesian elementary schools. The findings reveal that in learning English, appropriate learning methods and interesting media are needed to increase students' interest and desire to use English in fun and interesting learning activities for students, both spoken and written fluently and in accordance with their social context.
Fostering Reading Skill on Narrative Text by Using Sticky Notes: Students’ Experiences in The Indonesian Higher Education Context Sri Wahyuningsih; Alfina lailis Sa'adah
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 02 (2022): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (367.731 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i02.3695

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The present study aims to find out how the use of sticky notes can help EFL students to improve their skills in reading narrative texts. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews taking a sample of 7 third-semester EFL students at an Indonesian higher education. Interview data in the form of implementation patterns of using sticky notes in narrative texts were explored to determine recommendations and produce research. The findings of this study from qualitative research indicate that provocative language and plots are major contributors to EFL students' difficulties in reading narrative texts. In addition, it also shows that EFL students use various reading comprehension strategies. Based on the results of this study, a new approach was found using sticky notes to read narrative texts. Most of the participants considered the use of sticky notes to be effective in improving reading skills. Although there were, several participants, stated that their use was less effective for reasons of time efficiency. The impact of this research is that a new method, namely sticky notes which are considered commonplace, can provide benefits in improving students' reading skills in English.