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The Use of Flashcards to Promote Speaking Fluency in Primary School ali imron sayhroni, ali imron s; Suryati, Nunung; Suharyadi; Sari Karmina
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v11i1.4208

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This research is a qualitative case study exploring the use of flashcards to support English speaking practice in an Islamic boarding school with limited access to technology. Ten senior students from the IEC (Istiqlal English Club) participated in the study. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed thematically. The results revealed three main themes: (1) flashcards help students build sentence structures and improve grammar usage, (2) flashcards increase fluency, confidence, and willingness to speak, and (3) flashcards create a fun, interactive, and stress-free learning environment. While providing valuable insights, this study is limited by its small sample size and the context of a single study site. This research suggests that teachers in environments with limited technology can adopt simple learning routines using flashcards to encourage active speaking practice while providing structure and motivation for students.
The Use of Flashcards to Promote Speaking Fluency in Primary School ali imron sayhroni, ali imron s; Suryati, Nunung; Suharyadi; Sari Karmina
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v11i1.4208

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This research is a qualitative case study exploring the use of flashcards to support English speaking practice in an Islamic boarding school with limited access to technology. Ten senior students from the IEC (Istiqlal English Club) participated in the study. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed thematically. The results revealed three main themes: (1) flashcards help students build sentence structures and improve grammar usage, (2) flashcards increase fluency, confidence, and willingness to speak, and (3) flashcards create a fun, interactive, and stress-free learning environment. While providing valuable insights, this study is limited by its small sample size and the context of a single study site. This research suggests that teachers in environments with limited technology can adopt simple learning routines using flashcards to encourage active speaking practice while providing structure and motivation for students.
Assessing English Teaching Anxiety among English Tutors at Language Courses in Pare Meta Nur Fitriyanti; Mirjam Anugerahwati; Sari Karmina
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Volume 13 No 1 April 2026
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.895

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This study examines the level and factors of English teaching anxiety among English tutors in language courses in Pare, Kediri. Unlike most previous studies focusing on learners, this research explores tutors in non-formal educational settings, who often face emotional and linguistic challenges due to diverse academic backgrounds and varying student profiles. Using an adapted version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (Horwitz et al., 1986) and the Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety Scale (Yoon, 2012), data were collected from 50 English tutors through an online questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. Results revealed that most tutors experienced low to moderate levels of anxiety, with the highest score found in the “Language Anxiety Overcome with Efforts” factor, suggesting active coping and emotional regulation. The findings indicate that teaching experience, contextual familiarity, and self-efficacy reduce anxiety and enhance professional confidence. Overall, teaching anxiety among non-formal tutors appears manageable and can function as a motivational force for reflective teaching and professional growth.