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Journal : Journal of English Language and Education

An Analysis on Students’ Difficulties in Mastering Vocabulary Marselina, Pika; Ayu, Citra; Hardi, Vitri Angraini
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i2.279

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This study focuses on students' difficulties in mastering English vocabulary. The purpose of this study was to determine the students' difficulties in mastering vocabulary. This study uses a qualitative research design with a descriptive approach. To obtain data, the researcher used a questionnaire. This research was conducted by giving questionnaires to the participants. The findings revealed that shows that 25% strongly agree. This shows that students still have difficulty in using vocabulary that has many meanings correctly; 25% agree; 25% disagree; 12% disagree and 14% students vote. It can be concluded Class X students of SMAN 1 Bangkinang still have many difficulties in mastering vocabulary.
An Analysis of Students Mastery in Finding Verb through “A Million Dreams” Song Pedelokta, Rahma; Masrul, Masrul; Ayu, Citra
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i2.287

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This study was conducted to determine students' mastery in finding verbs, especially regular and irregular verbs through "A Million Dreams" song to find out how much students mastery in knowing verbs in a song. Furthermore, the method used in this study is a qualitative research method. The data of this study were collected through tests as data instruments. The population in this study were students of class X IPS 2 SMAN 1 Bangkinang in the academic year 2022/2023. The population consists of one social studies class and the sample of this study is 26 students. The results showed that a song can build students' motivation to learn English in finding verbs, especially regular and irregular verbs easily. Songs are able to facilitate students' mastery in finding verbs in a song. Thus, the writer concludes that the song "A Million Dream" can motivate students' mastery in finding verbs based on student needs and language level learning objectives. Songs in learning positive activities can develop listening skills, better understand lessons, and broaden knowledge.
The Effect of Duolingo Game as Extramural English Towards Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Armiati, Armiati; Ayu, Citra; Asilestari, Putri; Sari, Nurhidayah
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.853

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This experimental research was carried out in class X  at  SMA Muhammadiyah Bangkinang Kota. This research aims to determine the effect of duolingo game as extramural English towards students vocabulary Mastery  at SMA Muhammadiyah Bangkinang. The research methodology uses a quasi-experimental design. The sample for this research consisted of 53 students, namely 29 students in class X Science two  and 24 ostudents in class X Social. Data collection techniques include tests and documentation. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that Duolingo Game can improve the Vocabulary  Mastery  of class X Science two students at SMA Muhammadiyah Bangkinang Kota as Extramural English  . With an average posttest score of 86,42 and Paired T Test results with a significance level of 5% obtained Sig. (2-tailed) = 0,001 0,05 Therefore, it can be seen that ρ α, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This proves that duolingo game has a significant effect on students' ability to improve English vocabulary in tenth grade.
The Effect of Jigsaw Strategy with Picture as Media Towards Student’s Reading Comprehension of Recount Text at Thent-Grade of Darul Fattah Islamic Boarding School Jannah, Wirdatul; Marleni, Lusi; Ayu, Citra
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i2.1995

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This research was conducted based on the observation that many students experience difficulties in comprehending recount texts. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving an experimental group taught using the Jigsaw strategy with picture media and a control group taught using conventional methods. The population consisted of tenth-grade students of Darul Fattah Islamic Boarding School, with 40 students selected as the sample. A multiple-choice reading comprehension test was administered as pre-test and post-test, and the data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test. The findings revealed that the experimental group showed significantly better improvement than the control group. The results indicate that the Jigsaw strategy with picture media effectively enhances students’ reading comprehension of recount texts and can be considered an alternative approach in teaching reading.