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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION USING WORDUP APPLICATION : A SYISTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Daffa Nirwana Wahyudi; Nazwa Khalifatunnisa; Farah Fadhilah; Naf’an Tarihoran
Jurnal Intelek Insan Cendikia Vol. 2 No. 12 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : PT. Intelek Cendikiawan Nusantara

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the WordUp application in improving students’ pronunciation skills within Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) environments. The rapid growth of digital learning tools has encouraged the integration of mobile applications to provide authentic exposure, individualized practice, and immediate feedback for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this research analyzed studies published between 2020 and 2025 from databases such as Google Scholar, ERIC, ScienceDirect, and Mendeley. A total of 690 articles were initially identified, and 6 studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that WordUp effectively supports vocabulary mastery while offering indirect yet meaningful benefits for pronunciation improvement through audio models, contextual examples, and spaced-repetition features. Although the application is primarily designed for vocabulary learning, students reported increased exposure to accurate pronunciation input and improved clarity in spoken production. However, several limitations were identified, including the lack of comprehensive pronunciation assessment and limited multi-word expression coverage. Overall, WordUp is a valuable supplementary tool that enhances learner motivation, supports autonomous learning, and contributes positively to pronunciation development, especially when integrated with broader speaking-focused instructional strategies.
NEEDS ANALYSIS AND EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Daffa Nirwana Wahyudi; Farah Fadhilah
Jurnal Intelek Dan Cendikiawan Nusantara Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025): Desember 2025 - Januari 2026
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This study investigates how English Language Teaching (ELT) materials can be improved through needs analysis and effectiveness evaluation.  The study intends to ascertain the true needs of students, assess the appropriateness of current resources, and ascertain the consequences for curricular improvement.  Six pertinent publications published between 2021 and 2025 were examined using a Systematic Literature Review that was bolstered by case-based data from needs analysis and material evaluation studies. The results demonstrate that many ELT resources are still out of step with students' actual academic and communicative needs, especially in ESP environments. Research continuously shows that materials created through systematic requirements analysis like contextualized tasks and multimodal resources tend to be more successful and improve learner engagement and skill development. Evidence also indicates that authentic, relevant, and well-targeted materials improve language learning outcomes more reliably than generic textbooks. These results carry important implications for curriculum development, emphasizing the need for curricula to be responsive to learner profiles, workplace expectations, and evolving educational demands. Integrating needs analysis and effectiveness evaluation into curriculum planning can ensure that ELT materials become more adaptive, context-appropriate, and aligned with contemporary language-learning goals