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A Quantitative Analysis of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on EFL Students' Speaking Skills Sultan; Nurdin Noni; Abdullah
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

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This study examines the effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing speaking skills among 29 EFL junior secondary students at SMPN 3 Polongbangkeng Utara, Indonesia. Involving 29 junior high school students, this research employs a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The results revealed that TBLT significantly improved students' speaking proficiency. The mean score for the pre-test was 34.90 (SD = 10.844), while the post-test mean score increased to 68.83 (SD = 11.680). A paired-sample t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (t = 21.95, p < .001), indicating a substantial enhancement in speaking skills following the implementation of TBLT. The calculated effect size of Cohen's d = 2.99 supports the conclusion that TBLT had a large and significant impact on the improvement of students' speaking abilities. This significant improvement suggests that TBLT provides an effective method for boosting speaking proficiency in language learners. Furthermore, the results underline the importance of using meaningful tasks that encourage active language use and communication in real-world contexts. The findings offer strong evidence that TBLT can be a highly effective approach to enhance speaking skills, especially in contexts where traditional teaching methods may fall short. Generally, the study reveals that TBLT can lead to significant improvements in students' speaking skills, offering valuable insights into its potential as an instructional strategy for language learning. Keywords: Task-Based Language Teaching, speaking skills, EFL, quantitative analysis
Students’ Perceptions of Learning English Grammar through Problem-Based Learning Nurmulyana Js; Baso Jabu; Abdullah
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

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The purpose of this study is to investigate how students feel about using problem-based learning (PBL) to learn English grammar. Students frequently view grammar as a challenging and uninteresting part of learning English. As a result, PBL was introduced as a student-centered strategy that promotes involvement, teamwork, and problem-solving grounded in actual situations. First-grade children from SMPN 1 Duapitue Sidrap participated in this study, which used a qualitative research approach. Open-ended questionnaires that let students share their thoughts and experiences with grammar instruction using PBL were used to gather data. To find recurrent themes and patterns in the students' answers, a descriptive analysis of the data was conducted. The results show that when it came to learning English grammar, students usually thought well of problem-based learning. PBL, according to students, improved their motivation to learn grammar, encouraged active participation in class activities, and made it easier for them to understand grammatical principles. Additionally, by promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and conversation, PBL created a more meaningful learning environment. According to these results, problem-based learning is seen to be a useful strategy for improving students' learning experiences and promoting grammar acquisition in EFL classes.
PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN KOSAKATA BAHASA INGGRIS PADA SISWA SMPN 1 SUNGGUMINASA MELALUI PERMAINAN (GAME) DI AREA SEKOLAH Abdullah; Baso Jabu; Suci Pole Mappaita; Sahril Nur; Abdul Halim
Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AXIOLOGY: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Publisher : Jurusan Bahasa Inggris

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Penguasaan Bahasa Inggris, khususnya kosakata (vocabulary) bagi suiswa sekolah menengah pertama, (SMP) merupakan fondasi krusial bagi siswa di era global. Namun, observasi di SMPN 1 Sungguminasa menunjukkan bahwa siswa masih mengalami kesulitan dalam pengembangan kosakata tersebut, yang diperparah dengan anggapan bahwa Bahasa Inggris itu sulit dan membosankan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa Inggris siswa, serta meningkatkan motivasi belajar mereka. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan partisipatif dengan pendekatan Fun Learning dan Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), yang mengintegrasikan permainan edukatif (games), kuis interaktif (Kahoot!), dan role-playing. Peserta kegiatan adalah 34 siswa kelas VIII. Evaluasi menggunakan instrumen pre-test dan post-test untuk mengukur kompetensi, serta kuesioner motivasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan: nilai rata-rata kosakata meningkat dari 50,2 menjadi 78,5,. Selain itu, 90% siswa menyatakan kegiatan ini sangat menyenangkan dan meningkatkan kepercayaan diri mereka. Pelatihan ini berhasil mengubahpersepsi siswa dan memberikan dampak positif pada keterampilan dasar Bahasa Inggris mereka.