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The Relationship Between the Use of Digital Flashcards on Quizlet and English Vocabulary Mastery in Elementary School Students Aswita, Mila; Moetia, Meristika
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v9i1.45018

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This research investigates the correlation between the utilization of digital flashcards on the Quizlet platform and the Mastery of English vocabulary among elementary school students. The study focused on thirty-fifth-grade students enrolled at Elementary School 6 in Aceh Barat Daya, selected through purposive sampling to ensure relevance to the research objectives. To gather the required data, researchers employed two instruments: a vocabulary test designed to assess students' Mastery of English vocabulary, and a questionnaire developed to measure the extent of Quizlet usage among participants. Before performing statistical analysis, the data were first tested to confirm that the assumptions of normality and linearity were met. Once these conditions were satisfied, the Pearson product-moment correlation technique was applied to analyze the relationship between the two variables. The findings revealed a strong and statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.712, p < 0.001), suggesting that the more frequently students used Quizlet, the higher their vocabulary scores tended to be. It implies that the integration of digital flashcards through platforms like Quizlet can serve as an effective strategy to enhance vocabulary acquisition among learners at the elementary level. Consequently, the study supports the idea that incorporating digital learning tools into classroom instruction can contribute meaningfully to language learning outcomes, particularly in vocabulary development.
The Influence of Story Telling on Elementary School Children’s Speaking Ability Dedek Irawan; Meristika Moetia; Puan Tursina
Journal Informatic, Education and Management (JIEM) Vol 7 No 2 (2025): AUGUST
Publisher : STMIK Indonesia Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61992/jiem.v7i2.164

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This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of the storytelling technique on the English-speaking skills of elementary school students. A purposive sampling method was used to select 29 fifth-grade students each from two classes: Class 5A served as the experimental group, and Class 5B as the control group. The experimental class was taught using the storytelling technique, while the control class received conventional instruction. A pre-test and post-test design was employed to assess students’ speaking abilities, focusing on pronunciation and vocabulary. Data were collected through an oral test consisting of five descriptive questions. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s speaking performance. The average pre-test score in the experimental group was 23.67, which increased to 66.40 in the post-test, while the control group’s post-test score averaged 57.22. A t-test analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the groups (t = 2.26 > tₜₐᵦₗₑ = 1.673). These findings suggest that the storytelling technique is effective in enhancing elementary students’ English-speaking abilities, particularly in pronunciation and vocabulary development.
An Exploration of Students' Perceptions Toward Crossword Puzzle Game-Based Learning in Enhancing Motivation to Learn English Vocabulary Anita; Meristika Moetia
Journal Informatic, Education and Management (JIEM) Vol 7 No 2 (2025): AUGUST
Publisher : STMIK Indonesia Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61992/jiem.v7i2.167

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Vocabulary mastery is a crucial component in English as a Foreign Language learning, as it directly influences students’ ability to listen, speak, read, and write effectively. However, many junior high school students demonstrate low motivation when learning vocabulary through conventional, lecture-based methods. This study aimed to explore students’ perceptions of using crossword puzzles as a medium for learning English vocabulary and its impact on their learning motivation. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, involving seventh-grade students from MTsN 3 Aceh Barat Daya. One class of 30 students was purposively selected as the sample. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and documentation, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s (1994) interactive model. The findings reveal that crossword puzzles significantly increased students’ motivation, engagement, and vocabulary retention. Students reported enjoying the challenge and collaborating actively with peers, while observations showed high levels of participation and persistence in completing the tasks. The study concludes that crossword puzzles provide a simple, flexible, and effective strategy for fostering emotional, cognitive, and social engagement in vocabulary learning, and they can be adapted for other foreign language contexts to address low learning motivation
An Analysis of Taboo Language in Hip Hop Song Lyrics Maisura, Vivi; Moetia, Meristika
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): English Language Teaching Method
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v5i2.1910

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This study discusses the use of taboo language in hip-hop lyrics, focusing on its various types. The study aims to identify the types of taboo words, including cursing, profanity, obscenity, blasphemy, vulgar language, sexual harassment, name calling and insults in Cardi B songs lyrics. Data were collected through a text analysis of three songs by Cardi B, as well as a literature review on the linguistic and social functions of vulgar and taboo language. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify patterns in the use of taboo language within the context of hip-hop music. The results show that six out (cursing, profanity, obscenity, sexual harassment, vulgar language, name-calling and insults) of seven types of taboo language (cursing, profanity, obscenity, blasphemy, sexual harassment, vulgar language, name-calling and insults)  appear in Cardi B's lyrics, with two types appearing most frequently (cursing and profanity).