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Bridging Using Tongue Twisters to Improve Pronunciation and Confidence of Young Language Learners Musdalifah, Mayra; Widiastuty, Hesty; Deramae, Maheeda
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): VOLUME 8 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2025
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This research, based on a community service activity, aimed to improve pronunciation skills and boost the confidence of young language learners at the elementary level using tongue twisters. The study was conducted on July 4th, 2024, at the Miracle Language Center in Narathiwat, Southern Thailand, involving 40 students. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments was employed to evaluate the program's effectiveness. Participants engaged in guided sessions featuring age-appropriate tongue twisters and interactive group activities, creating a supportive environment for practicing pronunciation. The pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using a paired t-test, which revealed a statistically significant improvement in both pronunciation and confidence levels (t=4.81,p<0.05). The findings support the hypothesis that tongue twisters are an effective tool for enhancing language learning among young learners, particularly in pronunciation and self-confidence.
Harmony of Language: Enhancing English Vocabulary with Music for Mahad al Irsyad Lil Banat Students in Thailand Trough Lyrical Learning: Harmony of Language Musdalifah, Mayra; Widiastuty, Hesty; Hitae, Arunrat
Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Nusantara Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024): Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Nusantara (JPkMN) Edisi September - Desembe
Publisher : Lembaga Dongan Dosen

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Penelitian ini menganalisis efektivitas penggunaan musik sebagai alat untuk meningkatkan kosa kata bahasa Inggris di kalangan siswa di Mahad al Irsyad Lil Banat Junior High School. Studi ini melibatkan 60 siswa, terdiri dari 29 siswa kelas tujuh dan 31 siswa kelas delapan. Melalui metode yang dikenal sebagai pembelajaran lirik, siswa terlibat dengan lirik bahasa Inggris untuk meningkatkan akuisisi kosa kata mereka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam retensi dan penggunaan kosa kata siswa, yang menunjukkan bahwa mengintegrasikan musik ke dalam pembelajaran bahasa dapat menciptakan pengalaman pendidikan yang lebih menarik dan efektif. Temuan ini menyarankan bahwa menggabungkan elemen musik ke dalam pengajaran bahasa Inggris tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan kosa kata tetapi juga mendorong lingkungan belajar yang positif. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada bukti yang semakin berkembang mendukung penggunaan metode kreatif dalam pendidikan bahasa, menyoroti potensi musik sebagai sumber yang berharga bagi guru yang ingin meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa di kalangan siswa sekolah menengah pertama.
Exploring Students’ Learning Motivation and Speaking Confidence Through Edutainment A Case Study on Clash of Champions at UIN Palangka Raya Musdalifah, Mayra; Qalyubi, Imam; Qamariah, Zaitun
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 6 No. 10 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

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The purpose of this study was to explore how Clash of Champions, an edutainment-based learning competition program, influenced students’ learning motivation and speaking confidence among English Education students at UIN Palangka Raya. The study focused on passive viewers who watched the program outside classroom settings. This research employed a qualitative case study design. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and focus group discussions (FGD) involving selected undergraduate students. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify emerging themes related to learning motivation and speaking confidence. The findings revealed that Clash of Champions positively affected students’ learning motivation by fostering autonomy, competence, relatedness, and emotional engagement. Students were intrinsically motivated because they enjoyed the show and felt inspired by the contestants’ performances. Extrinsically, they were motivated by the desire to improve their English skills for future goals. Regarding speaking confidence, students reported feeling more confident and less anxious about speaking in English after observing the fluent performance of participants in the program. The study indicates that Clash of Champions provided students with vicarious learning experiences that strengthened their self-efficacy and willingness to communicate. In conclusion, Clash of Champions as an edutainment program effectively enhanced both motivation and confidence in learning English. It provided authentic and engaging exposure to language use while promoting positive emotional responses. The study suggests that integrating edutainment media into English teaching can support affective and communicative learning outcomes.