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Saragih, Ibnu Ziat
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Factors Contributing to Speaking Difficulties in Young EFL Learners: An Exploratory Study Saragih, Ibnu Ziat; Kembaren, Farida Repelita Waty; Saragih, M Afiv Toni Suhendra
English Teaching and Linguistics Journal (ETLiJ) Vol 5, No 1 (2024): ETLIJ - English Teaching and Linguistics Journal
Publisher : English Teaching and Linguistics Journal (ETLiJ)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30596/etlij.v5i1.18121

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Many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, especially young beginning-level students with limited exposure to English, struggle to speak the language fluently. However, research specifically examining the obstacles to speaking skill development among young EFL learners is lacking, particularly in regions where English has no official status. This study explored Indonesia EFL teachers' perceptions of factors contributing to early primary school students' difficulties with spoken English. The goal was to establish a foundation for further research and pedagogical improvements.  A questionnaire with Likert-scale ratings and open-ended questions was given to 194 teachers from 70 Indonesia public and private primary schools. Quantitative and qualitative analyses identified patterns and rationales in the teachers' judgments of sources of students' speaking struggles. Pronunciation, vocabulary gaps, grammar, lack of practice, and anxiety were most frequently cited as moderate to substantial challenges. Teaching experience and school type influenced perceptions of anxiety's role and scaffolding orientations. The findings offer initial insight into context-specific developmental and environmental constraints on young Indonesia learners' progress in speaking English. Future targeted research can build on this exploratory platform to inform responsive instructional interventions during this critical period of language acquisition
TEACHER DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING LINGUISTICS: A SEMANTIC MASTERING Saragih, Ibnu Ziat; Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah; Dalimunte, Muhammad
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 2 (2024): Dynamics of Language Teaching and Literary Studies: Innovation, Technology, and
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v10i2.8175

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Teaching semantic concepts in tertiary linguistics programs has presented significant challenges for instructors. However, there needs to be a more in-depth exploration of this issue, hindering the understanding of underlying problems that impede effective semantics instruction. This qualitative phenomenological study aims to fill this gap by examining the difficulties faced by 15 experienced linguistics lecturers while teaching semantics courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Through in-depth semi-structured interviews, four major themes emerge, encompassing key pedagogical obstacles. First, students needed help to grasp complex, abstract, and philosophical semantic theories. Secondly, the technical precision required for semantic role labelling and predicate logic translation proved overwhelming for learners. Thirdly, establishing relevance to real-world applications proved to be challenging. Finally, excessive abstractions led to widespread student disengagement, motivation issues, and avoidance. The findings highlight the significant need for instructional design and pedagogical support in tertiary linguistics education to improve semantic teaching ability and learning outcomes. Proposed measures include specialized instructor training, scaffolding complex concepts, leveraging technology, fostering interdisciplinary connections, and enhancing social perceptions of semantics utility. These initiatives aim to develop the sophisticated semantic thinking required for advanced linguistics practice. Further quantitative research is suggested to validate and generalize these qualitative insights, informing nationwide improvements in systemic semantics curriculum.
Co-Authors Dalimunte, Muhammad Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah Farida Repelita Waty Kembaren M. Afiv Toni Suhendra Saragih