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Correlation Between Reading Anxiety and Reading Comprehension of Students at SMA Negeri 3 Palu Uswathun Nadilla; Mukrim; Maf’ulah; Rofiqoh
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v10i3.3986

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This research aims to investigate the correlation between reading anxiety and reading comprehension of the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 3 Palu. This research employed a correlation research design. The sample was 31 students which was taken by using a purposive sampling technique. The data were collected through a reading anxiety questionnaire and reading comprehension test. All the data gained in this research were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results indicated that there was no significant correlation between anxiety and reading comprehension of the eleventh grade students at SMA Negeri 3 Palu. The correlation coefficient was 0.116, while the significance value ( p = 0.533) was much greater than 0.05, confirming the lack of a significance. This indicates that students’ ability to comprehend texts is not necessarily affected by their level of reading anxiety, suggesting that other factors may contribute to their reading comprehension, such as motivation, reading strategies, limited vocabulary, and the learning environment.
The Effect of Tiktok In Developing Student’s Speaking Skill at Grade 10 Aldi Ardiansyah; Mukrim; Desrin Lebagi
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/fsajre60

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This study examines the effectiveness of the TikTok application in developing the English- speaking skills of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Dondo. The study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test design with two groups: an experimental group taught using TikTok and a control group taught using conventional methods. This research was conducted in response to students’ difficulties in speaking English, including limited vocabulary, inaccurate pronunciation, and low self-confidence. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to measure students’ speaking performance before and after the treatment. The data were analyzed using SPSS to determine the effect of the intervention. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s speaking skills: the mean score increased from 68.10 (pre-test) to 79.00 (post-test), whereas the control group showed only a slight increase from 57.70 to 59.60. Statistical analysis confirmed that the use of TikTok significantly enhanced students’ speaking skills, particularly in terms of fluency and comprehension.
Inflectional Morphological Errors in EFL Academic Writing: An Error Analysis of Indonesian University Students Wahid, Wilna Tri Rahayu; Bochari, Siska; Mukrim; Hastini
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.408

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Errors in inflectional morphology remain a persistent challenge in EFL learners’ writing, particularly in Indonesian contexts where in-depth analyses of error patterns and their underlying causes are still limited. This study aims to identify the types of inflectional morphological errors produced by English students at Tadulako University and to examine the factors contributing to these errors. Adopting a descriptive qualitative design, this study involved 20 fifth-semester students from the English Education Study Program. Data were collected through document analysis of students’ written assignments and semi-structured interviews with five selected participants. The data were analyzed using systematic error analysis procedures, including error identification, classification into inflectional categories, explanation of error sources, and frequency analysis. The findings indicate that verb inflection errors are the most prevalent, particularly in tenses marking and subject–verb agreement, followed by errors in plural and possessive forms. These errors are primarily attributed to first language interference, insufficient grammatical knowledge, and limited exposure to accurate language use in writing practice. This study contributes to EFL pedagogy by providing a more nuanced understanding of learners’ difficulties in using inflectional morphology and underscores the importance of integrating explicit grammar instruction with meaningful writing practice to enhance grammatical accuracy.