Natasya Miranda Gihar
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

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Speech Production in EFL Classrooms: A Psycholinguistic Study of Planning and Fluency Muhammad Faisal Hajmi; Natasya Miranda Gihar; Laila Anum; Yani Lubis
International Journal Multidisciplinary Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February: International Journal Multidisciplinary Science
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Muda Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56127/ijml.v5i1.2501

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This study investigates speech production in EFL classrooms from a psycholinguistic perspective, with a focus on planning and fluency. Many EFL learners experience difficulty speaking fluently even when they possess adequate grammatical and lexical knowledge. This study aims to explain these difficulties by examining the cognitive processes involved in real-time speech production. A qualitative research design was employed involving undergraduate EFL students. Data were collected through classroom speaking tasks, audio recordings, semi-structured interviews, stimulated recall sessions, and field notes. The analysis focused on patterns of speech planning, lexical retrieval, monitoring behavior, and fluency disruption. The findings reveal that excessive planning, slow lexical access, strong focus on form, and low automaticity significantly reduce fluency. Learners often plan and monitor their speech simultaneously, which increases cognitive load and leads to frequent pauses, hesitation, and self-repair. The results indicate that fluency problems stem primarily from processing constraints rather than lack of language knowledge. This study highlights the importance of incorporating psycholinguistic principles into EFL speaking instruction. Teaching practices should address planning load, reduce over-monitoring, and support the development of automaticity to improve spoken fluency.
The Analysis of Relationship Between Punctuation and Pronunciation Skills Natasya Miranda Gihar; Rismayani Marpaung; Yani Lubis; Hanyan Zhu
JELT : Journal of English Education, Teaching and Literature Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): April
Publisher : Rahis Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65787/jelt.v2i1.363

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Punctuation is one of the most important aspects of the English language. However, punctuation is often associated with writing ability alone, even though in fact punctuation also plays a big role in pronunciation ability. And this research is intended to discuss the relationship between punctuation and pronunciation ability. To find out whether they are related and what causes them to be related. This research was conducted using the interview method by asking participants' opinions regarding the relationship between punctuation and pronunciation skills. The author also uses qualitative descriptive research to provide a systematic and factual description of the topic under study. And the results of this research are expected to provide a more in-depth picture of punctuation marks in improving pronunciation abilities.