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The Community Service Program for Beginners to Improve the English Language Skills of Karang Taruna Youth through a Short Course in Dukuh Jetak Sindangwangi Brebes Central Java Dede Nurdiawati; Syauqi, Achmad; Rejeki Pramudyawardhani, Sri; Fatmawati, Dewi; Salsabilla, Assifa
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8 No 1 (2024): May 2024
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Pengembang Masyarajat (ADPEMAS) Forum Komunikasi Dosen Peneliti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v8i1.1608

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A Community Service Program using the Service-Learning method was implemented in Dukuh Jetak Village, Sindangwangi, Brebes, Central Java, aimed at improving the English language skills of Karang Taruna youth through a short course. This method combines academic learning with community service, allowing participants to learn through direct experience. The preparation stage included initial coordination, field observations, needs analysis, and the development of English modules. The implementation consisted of interactive workshops integrating English and information technology, as well as weekly courses over twelve weeks. Initial evaluations indicated that participants still faced difficulties in understanding English texts and expressions, with an average pre-test score of 33.81%. The program showed positive impacts on improving English skills and learning motivation among the village youth. However, challenges such as low learning interest require innovative approaches. The program aims to empower youth through education, opening greater opportunities for a brighter and more productive future
The Students’ Obstacles on Paraphrasing Skills: Array Dede Nurdiawati
Dialektika Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 2 No. 2 (2018): DIALEKTIKA: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Peradaban

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58436/dfkip.v2i2.316

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Abstract: One of the main problems faced by students learning English as a second language is their inability to paraphrase passages. The objective of the paper is to find out the obstacles that students faced in paraphrasing skills. The method of the research used is a descriptive qualitative study in which the data are taken from interview. To determine the sample, the writer uses purposive sampling technique. The number of the research subject is 31 students as respondents. The samples are then given post-task interview to get the supporting data on their basic understanding on paraphrasing as well as their self-acknowledgement about their obstacles in paraphrasing. The result of the research shows that there are several obstacles such as limited vocabulary mastery (48.38%), lack of ability in catching the content of the original text (29.03%), lack of ability in re-arranging the sentence structure (16.12%), lack of experience in conducting paraphrasing (3.22%), and lack of ability in putting citation properly (3.22%). It shows problem solving to overcome the obstacles of the students’ paraphrasing ability, such as; give a clear understanding about the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing; intensive activity requiring the students to conduct paraphrasing; learn and improve in catching the content of the text, and also pay attention to enrich the vocabulary mastery.