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Effective Strategy of TOEFL Socialization for Students at SMK HKBP Pematangsiantar: Preparing Their Academic and Professional Future Nainggolan, Lonatasya Sevari; Sihaloho, Damaris; Sinaga, Miranda; Simanjuntak, Yeni; Saragih, Ria Angelina; Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Panjaitan, Muktar Bahruddin; Br Sinaga, Juli Antasari
Pengabdian Masyarakat Sumber Daya Unggul Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Volume 2 Nomor 2 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Publikasi Ilmiah, Yayasan Almahmudi Bin Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/pmsdu.v2i2.355

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Community service (PKM) is an activity that provides knowledge and skills to the community. The aim of this socialization activity is to introduce and provide knowledge and insight to HKBP Pematangsiantar Vocational School students about the TOEFL test. On December 6, 2023, 23 class XI TKR-1 students took the TOEFL test. To carry out this socialization, there are three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The socialization material presented is about how to get to know Toefl, the purpose of Toefl, the use of Toefl, and displays several examples of Toefl questions. The students of Class In addition, this socialization can increase students' desire to learn English more seriously. The results of the implementation of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) socialization provide participants with knowledge, understanding, and encouragement to take it. This shows how important the TOEFL is and how it should be administered to prepare students for their academic and professional futures.
A contrastive between English and Batak Toba language in kinds of adverb Siahaan, Carolina; Ito Hutahaean, Rossa; Yani Gea, Ephy Cryday; Teresia Lubis, Hotnida; Sinaga, Miranda; Panjaitan, Anita; Herman, Herman
Journal of Education, Linguistics, Literature, and Art Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): February 2024
Publisher : Institute of Education and Social Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62568/ella.v2i1.122

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The research aims to identify potential challenges Indonesian students may encounter while learning English as a foreign language. This research identify the differences and similarities between adverbs in English language (EL) and Toba Language (TL) using a contrastive analysis methodology. Adverbs are essential elements of grammar, influencing the structure of expressions in both languages. The study employs qualitative descriptive research, generating written descriptions of the objects under investigation. By comparing the adverbs in EL and TL. The analysis covers forms, meanings, and positions of adverbs in both languages. The findings may provide valuable insights and recommendations for both English-speaking teachers and Indonesian educators to enhance the teaching and learning process of English to Indonesian students. The research contributes to the understanding of the linguistic differences between English and TL, aiding language learners in mastering these languages more effectively.
The Effect of Think-Talk-Write Strategy to The Students’ Writing Achievement of Recount Text of The Eight Grade Students of SMP Negeri 2 Siantar Siahaan, Sanggam; Sinaga, Miranda; Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia
The Future of Education Journal Vol 3 No 5 (2024): December
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v3i5.196

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The objective of this study was to gather empirical evidence regarding the impact of the Think-Talk-Write (TTW) strategy on students' writing performance in recount texts. This research employed a quantitative approach and utilized a quasi-experimental design. The participants were eighth-grade students from SMP Negeri 2 Siantar, specifically class VIII-1, which had 32 students in the experimental group, and class VIII-2, which also had 32 students in the control group. The total population consisted of 64 students, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The experimental group received instruction through the Think-Talk-Write strategy, while the control group was taught using communicative language teaching methods. The findings indicated that the post-test mean score for the experimental group was 82.81, compared to a pre-test mean of 50.62. In contrast, the control group achieved a post-test mean score of 70.93 and a pre-test mean of 50.12. After collecting the data, statistical hypothesis testing was conducted using the t-test formula. The analysis revealed that the t-test value surpassed the t-table value (2.30>1.670), indicating support for the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Consequently, the study concluded that there is a significant effect of the Think-Talk-Write strategy on the writing achievement of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Siantar in recount text writing.