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Journal : Al Lughawiyaat

EFL Students’ Common Errors in L2 Writing Amalia, Nurul Halisa; Syukri, Suhartini; Zur, Sarjaniah
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v5i1.6415

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The purpose of this study is to investigate common errors that often occur in student writing The researcher used a qualitative design to explain and explore this research. The data was gathered from the students of first grade class of accounting at one of senior high school in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia and the number of samples was eight students out of thirty-four students. There is one type of instrument that is document of writing in recount text. It was used to collect this research data. The result showed that that there are some errors that often occur in student writing. However, in this study only took the four most common errors made by students especially in the form of words, punctuation, and capitalization and word choices. This study provides suggestion for teachers and students to improve teaching and learning process in the class.
EFL Students’ Communication Strategies Used in Online and Face-to-Face Contexts: A Narrative Review Damayanti, Lusi; Zur, Sarjaniah; Atikah, Dewi
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v5i2.8357

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ABSTRACTThe English language is widely spoken worldwide and is the primary medium of cross-communication in international and intercultural contexts. This study is intended to analyze (1) the types of communication strategies (CSs) used by EFL students when they face the communication problem with the interlocutors and (2) the most frequent CSs used by EFL students when they interact in both face to face (F2F) and online contexts. This research applied a narrative review study with analysis content as a qualitative methodological approach. In total, there were 38 relevant articles reviewed, which consisted of 30 articles for F2F and 8 articles for online context. The current study used typology by and Nakatani, (2014) to analyze the CSs’ types. The results revealed that EFL students employ 34 various CSs; however, fillers strategy is the most frequent CSs used in the F2F environment. Meanwhile, the code-switching strategy is the most commonly used in an online environment. Thus, this research has implications for foreign language teaching in higher education for both lecturers and students. Lecturers may design activities and lessons that focus on practicing and developing students' proficiency in using various CSs.Keywords: Communication strategies; EFL students; face-to-face environment; online context
Students’ Challenges with Task Repetition in Grammar Classes Alawiyah, Nur -; Zur, Sarjaniah; Musthan, Zulkifli
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v6i1.11021

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This study aims to investigate students' challenges in learning grammar using the task repetition approach in collaborative writing and video-based tasks. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with second semester students at an Islamic higher education institution in Southeast Sulawesi and then analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that most participants had both positive and negative experiences. However, this study emphasises the number of challenges that students face when repeating assignments. The main challenges are categorized into two main areas: task performance and collaboration. The findings underline the importance of understanding and addressing these negative experiences in order to design effective interventions to support students in online collaborative learning environments. It also provides valuable insights for educators aiming to improve teaching strategies and students' collaborative task performance.   Keywords: Task repetition; students’ challenges, learning Grammar 
From Culture Shock to Academic Life: Narratives of an Indonesian Exchange EFL Student at a Midwest University in the United States Musaldin, La Ode; Halim, Abdul; Zur, Sarjaniah; Atikah, Dewi; Syukri, Suhartini; Nurfaidah, Sitti
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v5i1.11423

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This study aims to explore and narrate the culture shock experienced by the first author, an Indonesian EFL exchange student, during an academic exchange program at a Midwestern university in the United States. Using an autoethnographic approach, data were collected from the author's personal reflections, journals, and social media archives, then analyzed through a narrative method to present the lived experiences in a clear, chronological structure. The findings reveal that the first author experienced a range of emotions throughout all four stages of culture shock: honeymoon, frustration, adjustment, and adaptation. Each stage had a notable impact on his academic performance, emotional well-being, and motivation to engage with the host university’s academic and social environments. The study highlights the importance of cultural readiness and emotional resilience for exchange students. It also recommends that higher education institutions strengthen orientation programs and offer more holistic, culturally responsive support systems to help students navigate cross-cultural transitions effectively.
Challenges of Pair Work Activity in EFL Writing Classroom: A Narrative Review Aprillia, Olvi; Zur, Sarjaniah; Atikah, Dewi; Wahyuddin Masdin, M
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v6i3.10857

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This narrative review aims to identify the challenges of pair-work activities in EFL writing classrooms based on a comprehensive analysis of recent research. The data in this study were drawn from 20 articles published between 2013 and 2023. The results of the data analysis revealed four main challenges in implementing pair work for EFL writing: unequal participation, conflicting ideas and negotiation, differences in task progress and completion, and differences in language proficiency and language-related issues. This inquiry found that unequal participation and language proficiency disparities were the most frequently reported challenges across the studies. This study could specifically increase teachers' awareness of the potential obstacles in collaborative writing especially in pair work activities and help them develop strategies to mitigate these challenges, as it is hoped that addressing these issues will lead to more effective pair work implementation and improved learning outcomes in EFL writing classrooms.
EFL Teacher’s Beliefs on the Use of Word Mapping Strategy in Vocabulary Learning Rosalina, Mega Putri; Zur, Sarjaniah; Abidin, Azwar
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v4i1.6124

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This study aims to explore the beliefs of the lecturer when applying the use of word mapping strategy in vocabulary learning. This study used qualitative research with explanatory case studies. The data of this study was obtained from reflection and interviews with one participant. The participant is an English lecturer at one of the universities in Kendari in the academic year 2021/2022. In analyzing the data, the researcher collects the data, prepares data for analysis, codes the data, and describes it to be used in the research paper. Further, the following reveals how the data analysis process is obtained through reflections and lecture interview answers. To analyze the data, the researcher used thematic analysis. Moreover, the result of the reflection and interview sessions found three themes about teachers' beliefs. They are word mapping as an appropriate strategy in vocabulary learning; word mapping strategy builds students' awareness in learning vocabulary; word mapping as a strategy in classroom management. This study implies that the use of teacher’s beliefs by using a word mapping strategy could give understanding to the teacher how to do quality teaching and make students feel enthusiastic by the interesting media in learning vocabulary. Keywords: Teacher’s beliefs, Vocabulary learning, Word mapping strategy, 
EFL Students’ Perceptions on Grammarly Use in Proofreading Essay Tasks Wahyu, Tri; Zur, Sarjaniah
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/alg.v4i2.8046

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The mixed method sequential explanatory study aimed to investigate the EFL students’ responses to writing acquisition learning facilitated by Grammarly in terms of lexical process based on their cognitive perspectives in one of the higher Islamic universities in Kendari. The study utilized documentation, questionnaires, and reflection in collecting the data. The data was gathered from 8 participants based on inclusion criteria. The study found that students had responded positively to using Grammarly in proofreading essay tasks. The findings showed that Grammarly had several strengths, such as easiness in using Grammarly, increased student confidence in writing, efficiency in revision, writing improvement, convenience in using Grammarly, writing accuracy, time management, and satisfaction with feedback provided by Grammarly. Meanwhile, Grammarly's weaknesses were consistency and accuracy with the feedback. The study implied that the lecturer or prospective teacher could help improve students' writing in proofreading by using a helpful technology such as Grammarly.Keywords: EFL student’s perceptions; essay tasks; Grammarly; proofreading.