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Parents' Motivation for Choosing Bilingual Schools and the Role of English Day Programs in Indonesia Hanik, Asmah; Nurkamto, Joko; Setyaningsih, Endang
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12963

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In this era of globalization, equipping children with English language skills is very important. Bilingual schools have become a popular choice for parents, as they believe English is important because it is an international language. The English Day program plays a crucial role in creating a learning environment that supports structured language use, fostering a comfortable and enjoyable habit of using English. However, the specific reasons for choosing this school and the contribution of English Day to the linguistic and academic development of children still need to be researched further. Therefore, this research attempts to explore the reasons why parents enroll their children in bilingual schools and how the role of English Day in bilingual schools can help them become more proficient in English. This research uses a qualitative approach with a narrative inquiry method. The researcher used semi-structured interviews to collect data and analyzed it using Braun & Clarke's thematic analysis. From The research findings reveal the main motivations that parents enroll their kids in bilingual schools to make sure they learn English, enjoy a stimulating atmosphere, and become ready for college. Initiatives like English Day improve language proficiency, add enjoyment to the learning process, and encourage critical and creative thinking while offering useful real-world experience. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of delving deeper into parents' motivations to inform educational policies and practices; this research can assist parents in making more informed decisions regarding school choices for their children. This research contributes to the understanding of bilingual education choices, highlighting the practical value of English.
Parents' Motivation for Choosing Bilingual Schools and the Role of English Day Programs in Indonesia Hanik, Asmah; Nurkamto, Joko; Setyaningsih, Endang
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12963

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In this era of globalization, equipping children with English language skills is very important. Bilingual schools have become a popular choice for parents, as they believe English is important because it is an international language. The English Day program plays a crucial role in creating a learning environment that supports structured language use, fostering a comfortable and enjoyable habit of using English. However, the specific reasons for choosing this school and the contribution of English Day to the linguistic and academic development of children still need to be researched further. Therefore, this research attempts to explore the reasons why parents enroll their children in bilingual schools and how the role of English Day in bilingual schools can help them become more proficient in English. This research uses a qualitative approach with a narrative inquiry method. The researcher used semi-structured interviews to collect data and analyzed it using Braun & Clarke's thematic analysis. From The research findings reveal the main motivations that parents enroll their kids in bilingual schools to make sure they learn English, enjoy a stimulating atmosphere, and become ready for college. Initiatives like English Day improve language proficiency, add enjoyment to the learning process, and encourage critical and creative thinking while offering useful real-world experience. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of delving deeper into parents' motivations to inform educational policies and practices; this research can assist parents in making more informed decisions regarding school choices for their children. This research contributes to the understanding of bilingual education choices, highlighting the practical value of English.
Figurative Language in Female Islamic Preaching: A Case Study of Ustadzah Mumpuni Handayekti Wati, Dyah Rohma; Cahyono, Dwi; Hanik, Asmah
Lexeme : Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/ljlal.v8i1.51337

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A Preacher has duty to convey the preaching to congregation. In order to make the preaching understood and accepted, a preacher need strategy to convey the preaching, one of them is using figurative language. This study aims to examine figurative language in Islamic preaching of Ustazah Mumpuni Handayayekti (UMH), explain the purposes of figurative language used in the preaching, and show the dominant of figurative language used in UMH’s preaching. This study used a qualitative approach. The data in this study were resourced from utterances of Ustazah UMH in two preaching videos broadcast on the You tube channel. The data were collected by means of listening method. Its basic technique is tapping, while its advanced ones are free engagement speaking technique (SBLC) and note-taking technique and analyzed by using interactive model by Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana which includes data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusion, drawing/ verification. The result show that in Ustazah MH’s preaching, there are six figurative languages used in MH’s preaching, they are synecdoche, simile, personification, metonymy, irony, and metaphor that the most dominant type of figurative language was simile with the percentage of 27%. The purposes of figurative language used in MH’s preaching are emphasizing a statement, expressing humor to freshen up the atmosphere, expressing praise, and expressing sarcasm with subtle language.