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Journal : Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal

IDENTIFYING FREQUENT SPELLING ERROR FOR YOUNG LEARNES OF PPA DELADA IO-126 HELEFANIKHA, GUNUNGSITOLI IDANOI (A PSYCHOLINGUISTICS STUDY) Zebua, Malili; Gulo, Lefis Niwati; Ziliwu, Yurman; Laowo, Fitriana Purnamasari; Lase, Efen Ronalis; Harefa, Afore Tahir
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v6i1.9967

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Spelling is an important component of English writing skills, especially for early learners. Repeated spelling errors not only indicate limited writing ability, but also reflect the cognitive processes involved in language acquisition and comprehension. This study aims to reanalyze the spelling errors of young learners at PPA Delada IO-126 Helefanikha, Gunungsitoli Idanoi, from a psycholinguistic perspective with a focus on orthographic knowledge. This study uses secondary data obtained from previous research on spelling errors. The data were analyzed by linking types of spelling errors, such as letter substitution, letter omission, and letter sequence errors, with the domains of language acquisition and language comprehension. The results showed that the dominant spelling errors were related to learners' weak orthographic knowledge, which indicated a negative relationship with their ability to acquire and comprehend written language. This study concludes that spelling errors are a representation of mental processes in language learning and have important implications for teaching English spelling to early learners.
Developing Gamification Strategies to Boost English Speaking Skills: Manuscript Submission: Developing Gamification Strategies to Boost English Speaking Skills Mendrofa, Nur Shiyam; Zebua, Malili; Gulo, Lefis Niwati; Waruwu, Puspa Triyani; Laowo, Fitriyana Purnama S.; N.Cui, Siti Khafifah Shaleh; Zebua, Muharni Sartika; Waruwu, Yaredi
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v6i1.9980

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Speaking skill is a crucial component of English language learning; however, many EFL students experience anxiety, low confidence, and limited opportunities to practice oral communication. This study aims to develop gamification strategies to boost English speaking skills among third-semester students of the English Education Study Program at Universitas Nias. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The participants were ten students selected from one class with a total population of thirty-eight students. Data were collected through speaking tests, observation checklists, questionnaires, and documentation. The findings indicate that the developed gamification strategies increased students’ motivation, participation, confidence, and speaking fluency. These results suggest that gamification, when systematically designed, can serve as an effective instructional strategy for improving English speaking skills in higher education EFL contexts.