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The Analysis of Pronunciation Challenges of EFL Students in Senior High School: Causes and Solutions Nafi’a, Ilma; Salsabila, Bilkis; Munawaroh, Badriyatul; El-Sulukiyyah, Ana Ahsana; Chuquin, Ector Geovanny Pupiales
Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research Vol. 3 No. 1: April 2025
Publisher : LP2M Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/ijomer.v3i1.4514

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This study examines common pronunciation errors in English diphthong, specifically /aʊ/ and /aɪ/, among tenth-grade AKL students at SMK PGRI 4 Pasuruan. It analyzes the causes of the mispronunciation errors and strategies to tackle the challenges. The qualitative descriptive method was employed, with data collected through observations from students reading a narrative fable titled Mouse and a semi-structured interview.  The analysis identified frequent errors, including simplifying diphthongs into single vowels or substituting them with incorrect diphthongs, caused by first-language interference and limited exposure to authentic English pronunciation. The intervention was conducted in two sessions. In the first session, students read the fable aloud, and pronunciation errors were identified and addressed through guided practice. The second session involved reviewing recordings of their initial readings, comparing them with native speaker examples, and practicing in groups to improve accuracy. Targeted phonetic interventions significantly improved students' pronunciation accuracy and confidence. The study highlights the importance of structured, phonetic-focused activities in enhancing English pronunciation among non-native learners.
Assessing the levels and prevalence of public speaking anxiety among Indonesian EFL university students Muhyidin, Mohammad; Chuquin, Ector Geovanny Pupiales
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 15 No 2 (2025): Issued in September 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v15i2.9982

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Research on speaking anxiety among ESL/EFL students has been documented. However, research on speaking anxiety, particularly in the context of public speaking or oral performance at the higher education level, remains underexplored. This research aims to assess the anxiety levels and prevalence of Indonesian EFL university students in public speaking classes. The study involved undergraduate students enrolled in a public speaking class in the fourth semester of the English department at a university in Kediri, Indonesia. A sample (n=51) completed the distributed speaking anxiety survey questionnaire of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) adapted from Horwitz et al. (1986). The collected data were then statistically analyzed using SPSS. The results show that the EFL university students exhibited varying degrees of anxiety from the lowest to the highest levels: anxious, very relaxed, mildly anxious, and relaxed. The most prevalent anxiety among the EFL university students in public speaking was at a relaxed level. Several factors that affect how much speaking anxiety students feel in English classes include not being interested in the subject, their age, not getting enough practice, and their gender. Findings highlight the need for special support in public speaking classes to assist EFL students in dealing with their anxiety.
A Progressive Islamic Education Perspective on Calculus Learning Object and Media Innovation Surur, Agus Miftakus; Tsani, Iskandar; Ridhwan, Mokhamad; Kuswandi, Dedi; Chuquin, Ector Geovanny Pupiales
Didaktika Religia Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Postgraduate Program, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/didaktika.v13i2.3599

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This article examines the role of learning strategy objects and digital media in calculus instruction within Islamic higher education institutions. The main problem addressed is the low level of student engagement in understanding abstract calculus concepts and the suboptimal use of contextual and interactive learning objects. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach. Data were analyzed descriptively and analytically to explore the function of media, learning objects, and technological innovations in facilitating students' comprehension of limits, derivatives, and integrals. The findings reveal that using instructional objects integrated with technology-based media, such as interactive simulations, concept visualizations through calculus applications, and contextual approaches grounded in Islamic values, enhances students’ conceptual understanding, active engagement, and learning motivation. The study recommends the development of calculus learning media tailored to the context of Muslim learners and the integration of spiritual values into instructional content and methods as part of a progressive Islamic education paradigm.