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Journal : La Ogi : English Language Journal

IMPROVING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION WITH PHONETIC SYMBOLS: A CASE STUDY OF SECOND-SEMESTER STUDENTS IN THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM DARUL A’MAL IAIDA LAMPUNG Cromico, Jimmy
La Ogi : English Language Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2025): JULY 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, LP3M Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55678/loj.v11i2.2142

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using phonetic symbols in enhancing English pronunciation skills among second-semester students of the English Department at Institut Agama Islam Darul A’mal IAIDA Lampung. The research employed a quasi-experimental design, involving two groups: an experimental group that received treatment using phonetic symbols and a control group that was taught using conventional methods. Both groups were pre-tested and post-tested to measure their pronunciation abilities. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the pronunciation skills of the experimental group, as evidenced by the post-test results, compared to the control group. Additionally, students expressed a high level of interest in learning pronunciation through phonetic symbols, with the majority indicating strong engagement and appreciation for this method. The study concludes that phonetic symbols are an effective tool in improving English pronunciation and suggests that they be incorporated into pronunciation teaching methods to support students’ language learning experiences.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8 STUDENTS’ CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS USING THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODEL Hermansyah, Sam; Roni, Roni; Cromico, Jimmy; Saleh, Firman
La Ogi : English Language Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2026): JANUARI 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FKIP, LP3M Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55678/loj.v12i1.2602

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This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of Grade 7 and Grade 8 students’ creative thinking skills through the implementation of the Experiential Learning model at SMPN 2 Pangsid. The research employed a quantitative approach using a pretest–posttest comparative design. The participants consisted of 20 students selected through purposive sampling, with 10 students from Grade 7A and 10 students from Grade 8A. Data were collected using a creative thinking test based on four indicators: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, and Independent Samples t-Test with the assistance of SPSS software. The findings revealed that there was a significant improvement in students’ creative thinking skills after the implementation of the Experiential Learning model in both grades. Grade 7 students demonstrated a higher and more consistent increase in posttest scores compared to Grade 8 students. The statistical analysis indicated no significant difference in pretest scores between the two grades, while a significant difference was found in posttest results, confirming the effectiveness of the Experiential Learning model in enhancing creative thinking skills. These results suggest that Experiential Learning is an effective instructional approach for fostering students’ creative thinking through active engagement and meaningful learning experiences.