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Games in Enhancing Productive Skills for EFL Students Munawarah, Siti; Hayati, Sifa; Fitriyani, Windi; Rahman, Erwan; Mieyrandha, Mieyrandha; Maharani, Laura Melinda; Tegar, Jonathan; Fauzi, Iwan
General English Education Vol 4 No 2 (2024): EBONY- Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : The Study Program of English Education of Palangka Raya University 

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/ebony.v4i2.14032

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This article explores the use of games as an effective pedagogical strategy for improving EFL students' speaking and writing skills. Conducted through a literature review, the study examines various games used in language classrooms and their impact on language learning outcomes. The importance of language as a communication tool and the need to enhance students' English-speaking and writing skills are emphasized. Teachers' role in leveraging innovative game-based learning strategies is highlighted, focusing on games like Zepeto, board games, spinning wheel games, and guessing games. These games offer engaging, real-time language practice, promoting fluency, confidence, and motivation. The research method used by this study was literature reviews. Findings indicate the efficacy of these games in enhancing speaking and writing skills for the EFL students. The study underscores the value of game-based learning in making language education more enjoyable and effective. Concluding, the study advocates for the integration of game-based strategies in language classrooms to boost students' interest, engagement, and proficiency in English.
Genre Analysis of Mr. Hundert and Sedgwick Bell’s Dialogues in The Emperor’s Club Rahman, Erwan; Norahmi, Maida; Emeral; Khodijah, Fadila Umi; Munawarah, Siti
EDUCASIA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran Vol 10 No 2 (2025): Educasia, 10(2), August 2025
Publisher : Pusat Pelatihan, Riset, dan Pembelajaran Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21462/educasia.v10i2.341

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This study aims to analyze the conversations between Mr. Hundert and Sedgewick Bell in The Emperor’s Club through a qualitative case study with genre-based discourse analysis, grounded in Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics. By employing techniques such as framing, foregrounding, backgrounding, and presupposition, the study reveals how linguistic choices reinforce ideological conflicts between moral idealism and pragmatic ambition. The findings suggest that these ideological tensions reflect broader dilemmas in character education, especially relevant to Indonesia’s Kurikulum Merdeka and the Pancasila Student Profile. The study has implications for literature-based pedagogy and ethical development in classroom settings.
A Review of Cognitive Approaches in SLA: Identifying the Most Influential Factors from Key Studies Rahman, Erwan; Norahmi, Maida; Pratika, Dellis; Fauziyah, Rahima Annisa; Joyanaku, Zico Oktavino
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 1 (2025): September
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i1.1858

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This study investigates cognitive approaches to Second Language Acquisition (SLA) by examining key components: attention, working memory, L1 transfer, and cognitive restructuring. Despite extensive research on individual cognitive factors in SLA, there remains a critical gap in understanding how these elements interact systemically in multilingual contexts, particularly in Indonesian EFL classrooms where traditional teaching methods often neglect cognitive principles. This study aims to develop an integrated cognitive model of SLA and propose practical pedagogical strategies tailored to Indonesia’s unique multilingual environment. A systematic review is conducted using the SALSA framework (Search, Appraisal, Synthesis, and Analysis), incorporating NVivo 12-assisted thematic analysis of ten peer-reviewed studies published between 2018 and 2023. The methodology follows PRISMA 2020 guidelines for transparent study selection and applies qualitative analysis to identify patterns across diverse cognitive studies. The findings reveal that attention serves as a gateway for input processing and learning, while working memory determines learners’ capacity to handle linguistic information. Additionally, L1 transfer either facilitates or hinders L2 learning depending on language distance and learner awareness. Cognitive restructuring enables proceduralization of explicit knowledge. In the Indonesian EFL context, these mechanisms are especially relevant. This study suggests cognitively informed instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
Pengembangan Ekowisata Sahai Tambi Balu melalui Pemasangan Plang Tanaman Pohon dan Obat Rahman, Erwan; Sariasi, Puspita; Rizky, Lalu Muhamad Faisal; Pamanalu, Analdi; Situmorang, Devi Permata Sari; Febriza, Delia; Aziza, Widia Sahpa Nur; Sigalingging, Kevin Noven; Gurusinga, Eliana Mahesa; Lusiana, Andria; Erlangga, Erlangga; Gunawan, Wawan; Anisa, Anisa; Setialestari, Renny; Misrita, Misrita
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bangsa Vol. 3 No. 7 (2025): September
Publisher : Amirul Bangun Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59837/jpmba.v3i7.2985

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Kegiatan ini bertujuan mengembangkan ekowisata Sahai Tambi Balu di Desa Tahawa, Kecamatan Kahayan Tengah, Kabupaten Pulang Pisau, Kalimantan Tengah, melalui pemasangan plang informasi tanaman pohon dan obat. Tim KKN melakukan survei lapangan dan wawancara dengan pengurus wisata serta masyarakat yang memahami ekosistem lokal untuk mengidentifikasi jenis tanaman, nama ilmiah, dan pemanfaatannya. Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 30 jenis tanaman yang memiliki nilai ekologis, ekonomis, sosial, dan budaya yang tinggi, termasuk tanaman kayu seperti Bangkirai, Ramin, dan Ulin, serta tanaman obat seperti Pasak Bumi, Bajakah Kalalawit, dan Sirih Bahandang. Setiap tanaman berperan penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan ekosistem hutan sekaligus mendukung kebutuhan masyarakat. Pemasangan plang edukatif di kawasan wisata ini memberikan informasi langsung kepada pengunjung tentang nama lokal, nama ilmiah, dan kegunaan tanaman, sehingga meningkatkan nilai edukasi dan kesadaran konservasi. Kegiatan ini memperkuat daya tarik wisata, mendukung pelestarian keanekaragaman hayati, dan mendorong partisipasi masyarakat dalam menjaga hutan lindung Sahai Tambi Balu untuk pengembangan ekowisata berkelanjutan.
Levi Kane’s Utterances: Speech Acts in The Gorge Movie (2025) Khodijah, Fadila Umi; Norahmi, Maida; Farid, Rezqan Noor; Rahman, Erwan; Hayati, Sifa
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1477

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This research investigates the use of speech acts by Levi Kane, the main character in the 2025 romantic action-thriller film The Gorge, through the framework of Searle’s Speech Act Theory. The study aims to classify and analyze Levi’s utterances based on their types, forms, and pragmatic levels to understand how language reflects his identity and emotional transformation. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, 170 utterances were analyzed from the film’s official transcript. The utterances were categorized into five speech act types (assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative), identified as either direct or indirect, and evaluated according to three pragmatic levels: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. The findings reveal that assertive speech acts are the most dominant, followed by directives, expressives, and commissives. No declaratives were found, which reflects Levi’s role as an executor rather than a formal authority. Direct speech acts significantly outnumber indirect ones, illustrating his concise and action-oriented communication style. At the pragmatic level, illocutionary acts dominate, suggesting that Levi’s speech is highly intentional and performative. These results indicate that Levi’s speech patterns mirror his shift from a reserved soldier to an emotionally engaged individual. The study highlights how pragmatic analysis can be used to trace psychological depth and character development in film, providing valuable insights for linguists, educators, and scholars of media discourse