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Demana, Ndishunwani Vincent
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Critical reflection on the academic writing standard of first-year English second-language students in a South African university: academic writing standard Maluleke, mzamani; Demana, Ndishunwani Vincent
JET (Journal of English Teaching) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): Journal of English Teaching
Publisher : Prodi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33541/jet.v10i3.5823

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This paper provides a critical reflection on the academic writing ability of English second language students in a South African university. Acquiring proficiency in academic writing is one of the essential skills that students at the tertiary level are expected to master. One challenge that has emerged after the outbreak of Covid-19 is that universities in restructuring their curriculum have not given adequate time to interact with beginning students to provide writing instructions to help them meet the standard expected; this challenge motivated the study. A qualitative research, method was used and data was collected from a selection of first-year students, registered in the first semester, for English which is a compulsory Communication Skills course. Participants were given a narrative essay and all scripts were marked and rated by two experienced lecturers, using a rubric. The findings indicated that students encounter numerous challenges in writing a coherent academic essay, as they have low proficiency in English which is the medium of instruction.
Recognition Memory of Vocabulary (RMV) and Reading Comprehension for EFL Learners in A Pesantren-Based Junior Secondary School Prastyo, Hari; Dewi, Agustin Pramita; Al-Hamzi, Ali Mohammed Saleh; Demana, Ndishunwani Vincent; Khikmiyah, Siti; Zen, Aida Fitrianah
Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics, 11(1), May 2026
Publisher : Pusat Pelatihan, Riset, dan Pembelajaran Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21462/ijefl.v11i1.1016

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This research investigates the correlation between recognition memory of vocabulary (RMV) and reading comprehension among eighth-grade English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners at MTs Favorit Darut Taqwa Dlanggu, Indonesia. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design combining quantitative correlational analysis and qualitative descriptive inquiry, the study engaged 28 participants selected through purposive sampling based on their educational level and prior learning experiences. Data collection was executed through two distinct instruments: a vocabulary recognition memory assessment comprising multiple-choice questions and a reading comprehension evaluation. The findings indicated a statistically significant and exceptionally strong positive correlation between vocabulary recognition memory and reading comprehension (r = 0.976, p < 0.01), thereby illustrating a robust connection between learners’ capacity to recognize previously acquired vocabulary and their performance in comprehension tasks. Nonetheless, the results also imply that vocabulary recognition in isolation does not comprehensively account for reading comprehension, as various reading strategies, including skimming, scanning, and inference-making, were also integral to the students’ comprehension processes. This study underscores the pedagogical significance of amalgamating contextualized vocabulary instruction with explicit training in reading strategies and differentiated instructional methods. The implications of these findings offer valuable pedagogical insights aimed at enhancing English literacy instruction within EFL environments, particularly in Pesantren-based educational institutions.
Exploring Rural-based Secondary School Teachers’ Professional Development Needs in Teaching English Pronunciation in Vhembe District, South Africa Demana, Ndishunwani Vincent; Klu, Ernest Kwesi; Maluleke, Mzamani Johannes
Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature Vol 12 No 1 (2026): (July) Indonesian EFL Journal: Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Language Center of Islamic Institute of Uluwiyah, Mojokerto, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47759/faytws85

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This study explores the professional development needs of rural secondary school teachers in teaching English pronunciation in the Vhembe District of South Africa. Recognizing that pronunciation is a critical yet often neglected component of English language instruction, the study investigates how teachers perceive, approach, and manage pronunciation teaching in resource-limited rural contexts. A qualitative research design was adopted, involving semi-structured interviews with English teachers from selected rural secondary schools. The findings reveal that most teachers have limited formal training in pronunciation pedagogy and rely on intuitive or traditional methods of instruction. Challenges such as inadequate teaching resources, linguistic interference from indigenous languages, and the marginalization of pronunciation in the curriculum further hinder effective instruction. Despite these challenges, teachers demonstrated a strong willingness to improve their practice and called for targeted professional development, accessible teaching materials, and sustained institutional support. The study recommends integrating explicit pronunciation pedagogy into teacher education programmes, providing regular in-service training, and revising the curriculum to give pronunciation a more prominent role. These interventions are essential to empower rural teachers, enhance learners’ spoken English proficiency, and promote equity in language education across South Africa.
Co-Authors Al-Hamzi, Ali Mohammed Saleh Dewi, Agustin Pramita Hari Prastyo, Hari Khikmiyah, Siti Klu, Ernest Kwesi Maluleke, mzamani Maluleke, Mzamani Johannes Zen, Aida Fitrianah