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Exploring EFL Students’ Difficulties in Writing Compare and Contrast Essays Puan Tursina; Silmawati; Zuhri Efendi
Journal Informatic, Education and Management (JIEM) Vol 8 No 1 (2026): FEBRUARY (CALL FOR PAPERS)
Publisher : STMIK Indonesia Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61992/jiem.v8i1.209

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This study employed a descriptive quantitative research design to examine second-year university EFL students’ perceptions of difficulties in organizing compare and contrast essays. The research aimed to identify which parts of the essay; introduction, body, or conclusion that students perceive as most challenging and to explore specific difficulties encountered in writing each section. A total of 40 second year university students participated in the study. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire administered via Google form after the midterm examination. Descriptive statistics, particularly percentage analysis, were used to analyze students’ responses. The findings indicate that students perceived the body paragraph as the most challenging section, primarily due to difficulties in organizing ideas coherently, developing supporting details, and using appropriate transitions. In contrast, students expressed higher confidence in writing the introduction and conclusion, demonstrating familiarity with thesis formulation, hooks, and summarizing key points. These results suggest that EFL instruction should emphasize strategies for improving coherence, paragraph organization, and transitional skills, particularly in body paragraphs, to enhance students’ overall essay writing performance.
DIGITAL ENGLISH FOR VOCATIONAL STUDENTS: PENDAMPINGAN UNTUK OPTIMALISASI ENGLISH SPEAKING SISWA SMKN 1 ACEH BARAT DAYA Nuzulul Isna; Puan Tursina; Lia Hamimi; Shinta Humaira; Faura Hazairin
GERVASI: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): GERVASI: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM IKIP PGRI Pontianak

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31571/gervasi.v10i1.10638

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Meskipun bahasa Inggris telah diajarkan dalam kurikulum, kemampuan berbicara siswa masih belum optimal. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya penggunaan media pembelajaran interaktif, terbatasnya kesempatan praktik, serta minimnya pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris siswa SMKN 1 Aceh Barat Daya agar lebih siap menghadapi tuntutan dunia kerja global dan perkembangan teknologi digital. Kegiatan ini melibatkan tiga dosen dan dua mahasiswa dari STKIP Muhammadiyah Aceh Barat Daya dengan metode ceramah, diskusi, dan demonstrasi. Program pelatihan memanfaatkan aplikasi Duolingo sebagai media pembelajaran adaptif yang memungkinkan siswa belajar secara mandiri. Sebagai bentuk evaluasi kegiatan, data kepuasan dari siswa (n=264) dari enam jurusan dikumpulkan melalui angket dan dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif persentasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan jika pemanfaatan Duolingo terbukti meningkatkan antusiasme dan kebutuhan belajar mandiri siswa, sekaligus membantu guru menciptakan kelas interaktif yang mendukung kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris.
EFL COLLEGE STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING AND USE OF NOUNS, VERBS, AND ADJECTIVES: EXAMINING WORD CLASS AWARENESS IN WRITING Silmawati Silmawati; Puan Tursina
Journal Informatic, Education and Management (JIEM) Vol 8 No 2 (2026): AUGUST
Publisher : STMIK Indonesia Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61992/jiem.v8i2.415

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This study examines EFL college students’ understanding and use of nouns, verbs, and adjectives in writing, with a focus on word class awareness. A mixed-methods design was employed involving 63 second-semester students from STKIP Muhammadiyah Aceh Barat Daya. Data were collected through a 15-item grammar test, a writing task (sentence construction and paragraph writing), and open-ended awareness questions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The results showed that students demonstrated a high level of understanding of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, with correct responses ranging from 82.8% to 100%. Noun and verb items showed slightly higher accuracy, while adjective-related items were relatively more challenging. In the writing task, most students were able to apply word class knowledge effectively in sentence and paragraph writing, although one student showed low performance. The awareness data indicated that all students understood the differences among word classes; however, adjectives were perceived as the most difficult category due to confusion with adverbs, adjective order, and limited vocabulary. Overall, the findings suggest that although students possess strong grammatical knowledge, adjective usage remains the most challenging area in both understanding and application. This highlights the need for integrating explicit grammar instruction with contextual writing practice.
Co-Authors Dedek Irawan Dewi Ritonga Eka Rahmatan Elia Mustika Endah Anisa Rahma, Endah Anisa Faura Hazairin Hamimi, Lia Henny Susanty Henny Susanty Lisa Kira Putri Moetia, Meristika nuzulul isna isna Rahmatan, Eka Rina Syafitri Rina Syafitri Syukur Rini Susiani Ritonga, Dewi Shinta Humaira Silmawati Silmawati Silmawati Susanty, Henny Zuhri Efendi Zuhri Efendi