Cahyani, Aliya Noor
Fakultas Fisioterapi, Universitas Esa Unggul Jalan Arjuna Utara No.9, Tol Tomang, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta - 11510

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Improving Students’ Business Letter Writing through a Genre-Based Approach Zalukhu, Atalisi; Sihite, Jubil Ezer; Hasanah, Uswatun; Cahyani, Aliya Noor
J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/j-lelc.2025.25103

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Writing business letters is an essential skill for students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts, as it prepares them to engage in professional communication effectively. However, many students encounter difficulties in producing business letters that are structurally accurate, contextually appropriate, and linguistically formal. This study aims to improve students’ business letter writing through the implementation of a Genre-Based Approach (GBA). The research employed a classroom action research design conducted in two cycles, involving third-semester students of the accounting department of Institut Bisnis dan Komputer Indonesia. Data were collected through pre-tests, post-tests, observations, and students’ written works, which were assessed using a rubric covering content, organization, language use, and format. The findings revealed that students showed significant improvement in their ability to construct business letters, particularly in terms of understanding the communicative purpose, using appropriate formal expressions, and applying correct letter structure. The results indicate that the stages of GBA building knowledge of the field, modeling, joint construction, and independent construction were effective because they explicitly introduced students to the social purposes and generic structure of business letters, enabling them to internalize both the functional and linguistic features of the genre. This explicit scaffolding not only facilitated students’ understanding of how language operates within professional contexts but also enhanced their confidence and autonomy in producing formal written communication. In conclusion, the Genre-Based Approach proves to be an effective and pedagogically grounded strategy for improving students’ business letter writing skills in ESP classrooms.
PELATIHAN KETERAMPILAN KOMUNIKASI BAHASA INGGRIS PARA GURU SMA NEGERI 1 NAMOHALU ESIWA BERBASIS KOMUNITAS Zalukhu, Atalisi; Cahyani, Aliya Noor; Zendrato, Feronika
Jurnal Pengabdian Multidisiplin Indonesia (JUPEMI) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Ocktober
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69820/jupemi.v3i2.431

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This community service program was implemented at SMA Negeri 1 Namohalu Esiwa to improve the English communication skills of high school teachers. Many teachers in the area face challenges in using English effectively during classroom interactions, which impacts the teaching process and student learning outcomes. To address this issue, a community-based training program was designed and implemented, consisting of workshops, peer-teaching sessions, role-playing activities, and microteaching practices. The training emphasized practical communication strategies that teachers could immediately apply in their classrooms. Evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-test assessments, reflective reflections, and feedback questionnaires. The results showed a significant increase in teachers' confidence and ability to use English communicatively in teaching contexts. This program demonstrates that community-based training can serve as an effective model for continuing professional development, particularly for teachers in rural areas.