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Using Tiktok Application for English Vocabulary Mastery of Seventh Grade Students Saputri, Rifka Kurnia; Samtidar, Samtidar; Aeni, Nur
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v13i1.84568

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This study examined the effect of using TikTok on improving vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students. A quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design was employed, involving 31 students selected through random sampling. Vocabulary mastery was assessed through pre-test and post-test instruments focusing on three aspects: pronunciation, spelling, and meaning. Prior to the treatment, a pre-test was administered to measure students’ initial vocabulary ability. The treatment was conducted in four instructional meetings by integrating TikTok videos into vocabulary learning activities, followed by a post-test to measure students’ progress. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery after the implementation of TikTok. The mean score increased from 71.45 in the pre-test to 89.19 in the post-test. The N-Gain score reached 0.66, categorized as moderate improvement. Further analysis using a paired sample t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p < 0.05), indicating that the use of TikTok had a positive effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. These findings suggest that TikTok is an effective and engaging learning medium that supports vocabulary acquisition through its audiovisual features and enhances students’ motivation in learning English.
A Study on the Use of Nonverbal Signals by EFL Students at Tomakaka University During Academic Activities Fatmawati, Fatmawati; Dollah, Syarifuddin; Samtidar, Samtidar
Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Amsir Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Desember
Publisher : AhInstitute of Research and Community Service (LP2M) Institute of Social Sciences and Business Andi Sapada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62861/jimat.v4i1.910

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This study analyzes the use of nonverbal signals among English Education students at Tomakaka University, Mamuju, in academic settings. The research aims to describe how students employ nonverbal cues during classroom interactions to demonstrate engagement and facilitate communication. A total of 30 students participated as research subjects. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were obtained through video recordings, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was applied to identify and categorize nonverbal behaviors, with attention to eye contact, gestures, posture, and facial expressions. The results show that students actively used eye contact, hand gestures, posture shifts, and facial expressions as integral components of their communicative practices. These nonverbal behaviors contributed to clearer interaction patterns and supported student participation in the learning process. The study highlights the significance of nonverbal communication in academic contexts and suggests that understanding these cues can assist educators in developing more effective instructional strategies.