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EXPLORING STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE THROUGH TRADITIONAL GAMES IN 2nd GRADERS nurasid, Ami; Pasaribu, Arsen Nahum; Sinambela, Erika; Zour, Minliw; Wag, Yong
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 6 No 2 (2025): April
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v6i2.1917

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This study investigates students’ interest in learning English as a foreign language through traditional games in primary school. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research focuses on student interest based on classroom observations and interviews, applying Schiefele’s (2009) indicators of student interest. The study population includes grades 2A, 2B, and 2C (87 students) at SDIT Permata Hati, Tebing Tinggi. A purposive sample of 29 students from grade 2B was selected. Data collection involved interviews and classroom observations. The findings indicate that a majority of students show high interest in learning English through traditional games. During game-based activities, 96% of students demonstrated positive emotional responses such as excitement and enthusiasm, reflecting key indicators of interest. These results suggest that traditional games can effectively enhance student motivation and engagement in English learning. The findings offer practical implications for English teachers in utilizing traditional games as instructional media. Moreover, the study recommends further research to explore the effectiveness of traditional games in secondary school contexts, particularly in enhancing interest and developing language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN USTADZ ABDUL SOMAD’S SPEECH ON THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION Tanjung, Srimaharani; Nurasid, Ami; Malau, Anggi B; Siburian, Meylin A.D.; Manik, Sondang
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 2 (2026): April In Progress
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i2.2093

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This study examines the pragmatic functions of Ustadz Abdul Somad’s (UAS) speech regarding the 2024 General Election. The research aims to identify the specific types of illocutionary acts employed and analyze how these linguistic choices construct a persuasive message for a peaceful election. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the dataset consists of one full-length video lecture (approximately 60 minutes) retrieved from YouTube. Data were analyzed using John Searle’s Speech Act Theory through a three-stage coding procedure: data reduction, categorization based on illocutionary functions, and contextual interpretation. The findings indicate a predominance of directive speech acts, which UAS uses to explicitly urge voters and election organizers (KPU) to uphold the LUBER JURDIL principles. By prioritizing directives over other acts, the speaker transforms a religious lecture into a practical call for civic responsibility. While this study is limited to a single speech by one prominent figure, the findings provide a framework for religious preachers to communicate political neutrality. These results contribute to the field of pragmatics by demonstrating how religious authority is leveraged to promote intelligent voting behavior and mitigate money politics in a democratic transition.
The PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN HOME-BASED ENGLISH LEARNING: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS IN AN ISLAMIC PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA Nurasid, Ami; Ramdan, Arfian Hikmat; Yuliyanti, Wan; Khoir, Muhammad Nasrul; Pambudi, Dimas Purbo
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 1 (2025): September
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i1.2161

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This study examines how parents support home-based English language learning (ELL) among second-grade students in an Indonesian Islamic private elementary school. The study addresses the following research questions: (1) How do parents support their children’s English learning at home? (2) What motivates parents to be involved? and (3) What challenges do they encounter in providing support? Adopting a qualitative design, data were collected from 30 parents at SDIT Permata Hati (North Sumatra) through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews with three selected parents, and home-based documentation of learning resources and practices. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: (a) instrumental and aspirational motivations driving parental involvement, (b) preferred support strategies such as private tutoring, exposure to English digital media, and embedding English in daily routines, and (c) a capability gap characterized by limited time, low English self efficacy, and pedagogical constraints, which led parents to rely heavily on external courses. The findings indicate that although parents hold strong positive attitudes toward English and recognize its importance for future academic and career opportunities, their involvement tends to be indirect and resource-dependent rather than pedagogically informed. These results imply the need for schools and policymakers to develop structured school-to-home support systems, including parent-oriented guidance, practical home-based learning toolkits, and accessible digital resources to empower parents with limited English proficiency. The study is limited by its small sample size and single-site design, which may restrict generalizability. Future research is recommended to explore how socio-cultural factors, parenting styles, and family values mediate parental involvement in diverse educational contexts.
Co-Authors Arsen Nahum Pasaribu dimas purbo pambudi, dimas purbo Erika Sinambela Khoir, Muhammad Nasrul Malau, Anggi B Ramdan, Arfian Hikmat Siburian, Meylin A.D. Sondang Manik TANJUNG, SRIMAHARANI Wag, Yong Yuliyanti, Wan Zour, Minliw