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Journal : Journal of English Language Teaching

Understanding Parts of Speech by EFL Students to ease them in constructing an English sentence Syafitri Ramadhani; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11, No 4 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v11i4.119944

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Grammar is one important English component that need to be mastered starting from identifying and understanding parts of speech. Parts of speech are English basic component in which words are recognized and classified based on their lexical functions. They consist of eight major parts of speech, such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions and interjections. Each part of speech has certain role in composing a sentence. In other words, it is important to be understood by EFL students in order to help them to write a correct sentence. By considering the importance of understanding parts of speech, this study was done to find out how the students’ understanding of parts of speech ease them to construct a sentence. It was a qualitative study. There were 31 students who took Basic grammar class as the participants of this study. The data were collected by English test and interview. The data were analysed narratively to describe how the students’ understanding of parts of speech can ease them to compose a sentence. Based on the result of the research, it can be stated that the students’ understanding of parts of speech could facilitate the students to write a sentence.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Students’ Willingness to Speak English in English Classroom Interaction Adinda Puteri Zulaika; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11, No 4 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v11i4.119554

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The practical elements determining success in learning a foreign language are willingness to communicate (WTC) factors (McIntyre, Clement, Dornyei, and Noels, 1998). This research aimed to determine students' willingness to speak English in classroom interaction. This study utilized questionnaires and interviews conducted using the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method, with an explanatory research design. The information was gathered through the distribution of a questionnaire and interviews. The population of this study was the tenth student class of SMAN 10 Padang. 6 students were interviewed through focus group discussions, and 72 students used the questionnaire. Furthermore, the researcher summarized the interview results and used descriptive statistics to analyze the questionnaire. The research found that situational and individual factors influenced students' willingness to communicate in class. The majority of students willing to use English in class interactions was at a high level, and the following factors influenced such: Communication Behavior factor, Behavioral Intention, Situated Antecedents, Motivation Propensities, Affective-Cognitive context, and Social-individual context
The Use of Boosters in Written and Spoken Discourses by Indonesian ELT Students Risda Asfina; Ririn Ovilia; Rindilla Antika
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i2.123725

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This study aimed to delineate the use of by Indonesian English Language Teaching (ELT) graduate students boosters in written and spoken discourses. This study was a descriptive qualitative study involving 20 participants. The data were collected from the graduate students’ thesis background and their presentations in thesis proposal seminar. To calculate the frequency of boosters, corpus-based approach using a concordance software, i.e. AntConc (3.4.4) was used. The use of boosters was classified according to boosters taxonomy adapted from Hinkel (2005) and Hyland (2005). This study discovered that the patterns of the use of boosters in both discourses were alike: E–P–A. Second, more boosters were more applied in spoken discourse. Based on the total number of booster variant in taxonomy, roughly 65% was applied in both discourses. Therefore, discourse modes, written and spoken, can influence the use of boosters in academic discourse.
The Relationship between Students' Paraphrasing Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary Mastery Adek Enggar Rinjani; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i3.125092

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To complete academic papers, students are expected to write it based on ideas obtained in reading various sources. While doing so, paraphrasing can be done and it is considered as a higher academic skill than quoting. However, in practice, most of students still find it difficult to paraphrase and their ability in paraphrasing is still low. Several studies investigated the problems experienced by students when paraphrasing and it showed that vocabulary and text comprehension are the most frequent problems in this regard. This correlational study aims to identify the relationship and to measure the contribution of students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary mastery to their paraphrasing ability. The population of this study is eight classes of second-year English Language Education students enrolled in the Academic Writing course in English Language Education study program at Universitas Negeri Padang. By using cluster random sampling, two classes were chosen as the sample of this study. The instruments used were in the form of tests which are reading comprehension test, vocabulary level test, and paraphrasing test. This study used quantitative research methods with multivariate and bivariate correlation analysis technique. The findings show that students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary mastery, both separately and simultaneously, are correlated positively with students’ paraphrasing ability. The results also indicate that reading comprehension contributed 10.1% to paraphrasing ability and vocabulary mastery contributed 22.5%.
Lecturer’s Perceptions On How Self-Study At English Proficiency Class Should Be Implemented Ie Anisa; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i3.124786

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The purpose of this study is to find out the lecturer’s perception on how self-study in English Proficiency class at English Department should be ideally Implemented. This research uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach. This survey study involved ten lecturers teaching English Proficiency class at English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang are chosen using convenience sampling method. Questionnaire consisting 30 items followed by four scales was distributed to the lecturers to collected the data. The results of this study show; The implementation of self-study in English Proficiency classes is considered ideal because it is supported by the required learning media and good assessment. In addition, in relation to lecturers' perceptions of the use of technology in conducting self-study, almost all lecturers strongly agreed that technology can help the self-study because with technology students are easier to access materials. In conclusion, the lecturers have very positive perception on how self-study in English Proficiency class at English Department should be ideally Implemented.
An Analysis of Students’ Perception toward Reading Comprehension Skill Before and After Joining English club Viny Bellyana; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i4.125731

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This study aimed to analyze the students’ perception toward reading comprehension skills before and after joining English club. The study was a descriptive qualitative research. The participants in this study were 10 students who had joined the English club for one year. The data were collected through an interview, which included 12 questions. The findings showed that students had a positive perception toward reading comprehension skills after joining the English club. There were changes in the students' reading comprehension skills between before and after joining the English club. It can be concluded that the students agreed that their reading comprehension skills improved after joining the English club.
Students’ Perception on the Workbook Used in English Proficiency Class Silfi Ramadhini Putri; Ririn Ovilia
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 4 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v12i4.125572

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A workbook is one of the most desirable instructional items that can help learners quickly grasp their lessons in a certain subject on their own. A student workbook is an educational tool that includes components that help students learn and ensure knowledge and ability in accordance with the goals outlined in teaching plans. Yet, the workbook used needs some aspect to be maintained or improved according to students view. This descriptive-quantitative research was conducted to five indicator of the workbook based on Cunningsworth criteria of a proper book; approach, skills, topics, practical consideration and organization.  The sample was 121 students from both education and non-education program of English Department. These samples were asked about their opinion towards the workbook used in EP class and then they were given questionnaire adapting 28 statements on the perception indicators of the workbook. The collected data were analysed by using descriptive statistical calculation. It was found that the students have positive perception from those indicators of their workbook used in EP class.
Relationship Between Paraphrasing Ability and Grammar Mastery of English Education Students at Universitas Negeri Padang Saputri, Elika Oktavia; Ovilia, Ririn
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127515

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In order to fulfil the requirements of academic papers, students are intended to compose their works by drawing upon concepts acquired from a range of sources that they have studied. Paraphrasing is one of the advanced academic skills which it can be employed during academic writing. Nevertheless, in reality, the majority of students continue to struggle with paraphrasing and their proficiency in this skill remains limited. Multiple studies have examined the difficulties encountered by students in the process of paraphrasing, revealing that grammar mastery is one of the predominant challenges in this context. This correlational study seeks to ascertain the correlation and quantify the impact of students' grammar mastery toward their ability to paraphrase. The study population consists of eight classes of second-year students in the English Education study-program at Universitas Negeri Padang who are enrolled in the Academic Writing course. The sample for this study was selected using cluster random selection, with two classes being chosen. Grammar test (TOEFL) and paraphrasing test (articles from reputable journal) are the instrument for this study. This study employed quantitative research methodology, utilizing bivariate correlation analysis technique. The results indicate a positive correlation between students’ paraphrasing ability and their grammar mastery. The findings also demonstrate that grammatical mastery accounted for 29.2% of the variation in paraphrase ability.
The Causal Relationship between EFL Student’s Self Efficacy and EFL Student’s Writing Ability in Paragraph Writing Class at English Department of Universitas Negeri Padang Pratiwi, Dian; Ovilia, Ririn
Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/jelt.v13i1.127340

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This research discusses the challenges students face in writing English, which are characterized by anxiety, worry, and perceived deficiencies in linguistics, grammar, and vocabulary. This study investigates the causal relationship between student self-efficacy and writing ability in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Using causality design and quantitative descriptive methodology, researchers from Padang State University found a significant correlation between self-efficiency and writing ability from the ideation and convention dimensions. The study concluded that 26.3% of the variance in writing ability was caused by self-efficacy, supported by a high correlation value (0.222) and a significance level below 0.05. Acceptance of the hypotheses (H1, H2 and H3) underlines the influence of the role of self-efficacy on students' writing abilities. In essence, this research confirms that students' confidence in themselves has a significant impact on their effectiveness in writing English. Simply put, increased self-efficacy correlates with improved English writing ability among students.