Edmundus Bouk
Universitas Timor

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Teaching English for Children at Budi Mulia Orphanage with Interactive Games - Flashcard Yanuarius Seran; Thresia T. Semiun; Fransiska Densiana Luruk; Delti Yulita; Jose Da Conceicao Verdial; Edmundus Bouk; Antonio Constantino Soares; Maria Fridolin Naben; Maria Wihelmina Wisrance; Petrus Banfoe
Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): 2026 May Edition
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan-Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/jpsh.v5i1.10361

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The urgency of this community service lies in the persistent difficulties faced by children in comprehending English, particularly in mastering vocabulary. Therefore, the objective of this community service was to teach children with interactive and interesting games and provide vocabulary mastery. The method used in this activity was interactive games – flashcard. Vocabulary test was given at every meeting to evaluate participants’ vocabulary mastery. The result of this activity showed that the participants were very enthusiastic and they fully took part and in every session of this activity. They obtained more new vocabulary and learned pronunciation of plenty of new vocabulary.  The average score of the first meeting was 42% for transportation vocabulary and 58% for body part vocabulary. On the second day, the average score was 24% for vegetables vocabulary and 46% for tools for eating and drinking. The score improved on the third day where 94% for transportation, 96% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The score also got significantly improved on the fourth day where 94% for transportation, 98% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The fifth meeting created a good result where participants score was 91% on average. This overall result proved that participants obtained significant vocabulary achievement.
Speech acts in undergraduate thesis defenses: A pragmatic analysis of oral interaction in an EFL context Imanuel Kamlasi; Edmundus Bouk; Hendi Pratama; Sri Wahyuni; Seful Bahri
EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature and Culture Vol 11, No 2 (2026): August 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30659/e.11.2.471-486

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The study argues that institutional power dynamics influence speech acts in the EFL thesis defenses. The study identifies types of speech acts used by examiners and candidates and analyzes how these acts shape the dynamics of the defenses. The research utilized qualitative methods based on the Interaction Analysis Method. Eight EFL candidates and eleven examiners were involved in the research. The study used an observation guide and audio/video recorders to document oral interactions during thesis defense sessions. The oral interactions were transcribed for analyses. The utterances were coded and analyzed using Austin's and Searle's framework of speech acts. The findings indicate a clear power asymmetry between the examiner and the candidate. The examiners confirmed that directive speech acts are dominant with 53%, followed by assertive speech acts at 35%. Expressive speech acts account for 10%, while commissive and declarative speech acts are low, only 1%. The candidates showed that assertive speech acts are the most prevalent of 86%, expressive acts represent 10% while directive acts are significantly lower at 3%. Commissive acts make up 1%, and declaration acts are the least common. The study suggests targeted training to minimize misunderstanding in an academic discussion.