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THE EXPLORATION OF STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS BI/MULTILINGUALISM ACQUISITION: A CASE STUDY OF NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS Ria, Nita; Sari, Farnia; Budiyanto, Darmawan; Tridinanti, Gaya
English Community Journal Vol 7, No 2 (2023): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v7i2.7476

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Attitudes refer to the behavior of how people respond to their own language or are being taught. A qualitative research design with 27 students of Non-English Major at Private University. The collected data was questionnaire and in-depth interview. The data were analyzed using the percentage analysis and thematic analysis. The result indicates students’ attitudes towards L1, L2, L3, L4 etc. In opinion, L1 and L2 were still maintained and used in daily activities, whereas foreign languages such as L3 or L4 seem to get much more exposure through social media or formal domains. In the feeling aspect, the majority of students were excited to learn their languages that were implemented in the classroom due to challenging and fun. However, foreign language as their L3 or L4 was still distracted from learning in the classroom. In language use, L1 and L2 are used in the surrounding environment for communicating with their relatives, friends, and etc., L3 or L4 seems to be required for formal domain, social status and future career. Building on these results, techniques and strategies could be applied in the classroom and the parents could encourage their mother tongues to use in a certain place and keep on maintaining to encourage students’ attitudes.  
THE EFFECT OF DUOLINGO IN TEACHING SPEAKING AT THE EIGHTH GRADER Budiyanto, Darmawan; Ridho, M.Rasyid
English Community Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2024): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v8i1.8492

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This investigation looks at the usefulness of Duolingo in improving speaking abilities among eighth-grade students at SMPN 46 Palembang. The research employs Quantitative method through a quasi-experimental designed with a control and an experimental group. Population was 120 students and the sample selected by random sampling in terms of 60 students as sample in this research. Data collected by speaking test and analysing data by using dependent and independent sample t-test. Results, dependent sample t-test indicate a significant improvement in speaking proficiency after using Duolingo. Independent sample t-test show that Duolingo group outperformed of control group. This study's novelty lies in its contextual application within an Indonesian secondary school, providing localized insights into Duolingo's effectiveness. Conclusion, Duolingo significantly enhances speaking skills among eighth-grade students, offering advantages such as increased engagement, immediate feedback, and personalized learning.