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Increasing Students’ Vocabulary through English Movies at Second Grade Students in SMP Kristen 1 Dobo Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Tiven, Punggulina Andawaty
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v4i2.13710

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The purpose of this study is to find out that watching English movies can increase students’ vocabulary mastery in SMP Kristen 1 Dobo and to know how the students respond to the implementation of English films to improve their vocabulary mastery in SMP Kristen 1 Dobo. The study used Classroom Action Research (CAR) as a research design. The study participants were second-grade students of SMP Kristen 1 Dobo, which consists of 25 students. The data collection techniques were tests and questionnaires. This research showed a development in the student’s vocabulary mastery after teaching English through English movies. This is shown from the mean at the end of cycle II, 81.12%, namely 25 students who got 69 points above. The total increase in the students' scores from the pre-test was 53%, the post-test I was 61.64%, and the post-test II was 81.12%. This means that the student's score has reached the target, and based on observation sheets and questionnaires for teachers and students, it shows that the implementation of the Watching English movie is effective in students' vocabulary mastery.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN BERNUANSA “USEFUN” BAGI PARA SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 1 PULAU-PULAU ARU Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Patty, Jusak; Ulorlo, Yulia Josina
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 6 (2023): Volume 4 Nomor 6 Tahun 2023
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v4i6.23238

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Kemampuan berbahasa Inggris penting dimiliki oleh para siswa di mana saja, termasuk di Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru. Namun, sayangnya pelajaran ini dianggap susah oleh banyak siswa sehingga timbul rasa tidak suka. Oleh karena itu, Pembelajaran Usefun atau dalam bahasa Indonesia PAIKEM (Pembelajaran Aktif, Inovatif, Kreatif, Efektif, dan Menyenangkan) diterapkan agar para siswa di Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru menikmati proses belajar yang bermanfaat dan menyenangkan sehingga mereka tidak menganggap Bahasa Inggris sebagai mata pelajaran yang susah untuk dipelajari. Dengan metode yang useful dan fun, siswa diharapkan dapat lebih mudah menyerap pengetahuan dan keterampilan yang diajarkan. Selain manfaat bagi para siswa, para guru juga mendapatkan ide-ide segar lewat permainan-permainan baru dan juga lagu-lagu berbahasa Inggris yang dibawakan oleh tim PKM. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan secara tatap muka di SMP Negeri 1 Dobo dan dapat disampaikan bahwa siswa sangat menikmati pembelajaran bernuansa usefun.
Reading Comprehension Skills in EFL Students Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Pekpekay, Noni
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 5 No 1 (2024): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v5i1.16238

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This study explores reading comprehension skills among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, identifying obstacles and solutions specific to students in semesters two and four of the English Education Study Program at PSDKU ARU. The research involved 22 participants from the 2022-2023 academic year. Data were gathered through questionnaires and interviews, both of which were administered to the students. The purpose was to identify the challenges these students face in their reading comprehension and to examine the strategies employed by lecturers to address these issues. By highlighting the main obstacles and the corresponding solutions, this study aims to enhance understanding and provide insights into improving EFL students' reading comprehension skills.
Teaching Simple Present Tense Using EGRA Technique Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Oraile, Orpa Penina; Tiven, Punggulina Andawaty; Djirlay, Merlin; Kaidel, Devita; Ratmala, Dessy
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.v4i2.488

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As one of Indonesia's underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions, Aru Regency faces significant challenges in providing quality English education, primarily due to a shortage of qualified English teachers. This shortage has resulted in students having limited exposure to the English language, particularly in foundational aspects such as grammar. Recognizing this issue, the community development team initiated a program aimed at improving students’ grammar proficiency, with a specific focus on the simple present tense. To achieve this, the team implemented the EGRA (Experience, Generalization, Reinforcement, Application) technique, a structured approach designed to enhance both understanding and application of grammar in a systematic manner.  The community development program was conducted at SMP Jeljakaka, involving a class of 30 students. At the outset, a pre-test was administered to assess the students' baseline understanding of grammar. The results revealed that the majority of students had not yet mastered fundamental grammatical structures, particularly the simple present tense. Following the intervention using the EGRA technique, the students were given a post-test to measure their progress. The results indicated a significant improvement in their understanding and application of the simple present tense. This demonstrated the effectiveness of the EGRA technique in addressing gaps in grammar mastery while also highlighting the importance of structured and interactive teaching methods in enhancing students' language skills in challenging educational contexts.
Analysis of Students' Challenges in Micro-Teaching: A Study at English Education Program, PSDKU Aru Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Hukom, Salmon James; Ahufruan, Nelson
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 5 No 2 (2025): MATAI: International Journal of Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v5i2.18695

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This study examines the challenges encountered by sixth-semester students in the Microteaching class within the English Language Education Study Program at PSDKU Aru University. Microteaching, as a crucial component of teacher education, often exposes various difficulties faced by pre-service teachers. Key challenges identified in this study include nervousness, inadequate teaching knowledge, and barriers categorized into five major areas: procedural, psychological, managerial, instructional, and professional. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to explore these challenges in depth, using questionnaires and interviews as the primary data collection instruments. The data were analyzed based on students' statements, allowing the researchers to capture detailed insights into their experiences. The findings reveal that most students struggle significantly across all five categories, highlighting gaps in both pedagogical skills and teaching confidence. These results provide a clearer understanding of the complexities students face during Microteaching and suggest the need for targeted interventions in teacher education programs. Enhancing instructional support and offering more practical training opportunities are recommended to better prepare students for real classroom settings. Overall, this study contributes valuable knowledge to the field of English teacher education, particularly in the context of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) instruction.
Speak and Shine: “Talk Dice Game” for Young English Learners Nussy, Wenssy Steva; Tiven, Punggulina Andawaty; Suryaningrum, Sumarah; Oraile, Orpa Penina; Ngosiem, Maria Jomima; Lorang, Liviya Donice
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.v5i1.695

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The aim of this community service project is to investigate the implementation of the "Talk Dice Game" to improve the students' vocabulary skill in sentence construction in the fifth grade students of SD Kristen 1 Dobo which amounted to 28 students (Class VA). Although animals and body parts were previously introduced in English, students’ lexical knowledge was extended to four new categories: hobbies, food, family and jobs. Students played a game in which they rolled three dices to get a topic, a sentence starter, and the style of speaking; and then they each had to read the sentence they created in the style indicated by the third dice. The game promoted the technique of thinking on-the-spot, and also, created some rather surprising sentences. The findings were that not only did the game serve to promote vocabulary retention, it also enabled students to experiment with sentence-construction even with minimal training in grammar. The game supports the value of gamified, scaffolded language learning methods to early English instruction in an Indonesian primary school.
Music as a Linguistic Bridge: A Qualitative Study on Song-Mediated Grammar Acquisition in Maluku, Indonesia Nussy, Wenssy Steva
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v5i3.4180

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This study investigates the role of early and sustained exposure to English-language music in the natural acquisition of English grammar among Indonesian learners with mixed-age backgrounds. It explores music as a primary source of comprehensible input in a context with limited formal instructional resources. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving eleven participants from Ambon and Dobo, Indonesia, including the author, with ages ranging from 12 to adulthood. Data collection included analysis of participants' original social media captions , focusing on specific grammatical structures such as verb tense and article usage, and semi-structured interviews exploring their histories of music exposure. This approach provided a source of authentic, unprompted language data to complement self-reported experiences. All participants demonstrated a strong, intuitive command of English grammar in unprompted writing. This competence was unanimously attributed to long-term, intergenerational engagement with English music, which provided extensive, repetitive input that allowed for the internalization of grammatical patterns. The findings suggest that music can serve as a powerful, motivating, and accessible bridge for English grammar acquisition for learners of various ages, offering a model for informal language learning. Supporting the principles of Krashen's Input Hypothesis, this study highlights the potential of leveraging music as a key pedagogical tool to supplement formal language instruction.
Co-Authors Ahufruan, Nelson Djirlay, Merlin Hukom, Salmon James Jusak Patty Kaidel, Devita Lorang, Liviya Donice Ngosiem, Maria Jomima Oraile, Orpa Penina Pekpekay, Noni Ratmala, Dessy Suryaningrum, Sumarah Tiven, Punggulina Andawaty Ulorlo, Yulia Josina