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The Improving English Speaking Skills Through Tour Guiding Practice at Tundrumbaho Megalith Stone, Idanotae, South Nias Harefa , Afore Tahir; Hia, Zakiah Tafonao; Mendrofa, Rezeki; Waruwu, Jethrialdo
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.v6i1.10044

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English speaking skills play a crucial role in cultural tourism settings where tour guides serve as mediators between visitors and local heritage. However, in many cultural tourism sites, including Tundrumbaho Megalith Stone in South Nias, limited English proficiency and the lack of contextual learning materials hinder effective tour guiding practices. This study aims to develop an English tour guide book based on the historical and cultural heritage of Tundrumbaho as a medium to support future speaking practice. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach in its initial stages, the research focused on needs analysis, cultural documentation, and preliminary product design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with traditional custodians and community members, as well as field observations at the Tundrumbaho site. The findings reveal that the site contains rich historical narratives related to ancestral leadership, megalithic traditions, and symbolic cultural values, yet these narratives are not communicated effectively to foreign visitors due to linguistic limitations. The needs analysis indicates the necessity for contextual English materials that integrate cultural content, tourism vocabulary, and communicative functions relevant to tour guiding tasks. The study concludes that the development of an English tour guide book is feasible and strategically important for enhancing speaking competence, supporting cultural tourism, and preserving local heritage. Further stages of R&D involving expert validation and product testing are recommended to measure the guidebook’s effectiveness in improving English speaking skills.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE CULTURAL APPROPRIATENESS AND SYMBOLISM BEHIND INNER GRADUATION ATTIRE: A COMPARISON BETWEEN INDONESIA AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES Waruwu, Pujawati; Laoli, Adieli; Harefa, Erlinhartayanti; Zebua, Herianto; Waruwu, Jethrialdo
Magister Scientiae Vol. 54 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v54i1.8209

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This study examines undergraduate students’ perceptions of the cultural appropriateness, symbolic meaning, and cross-cultural awareness of inner graduation attire in Indonesian graduation ceremonies, particularly in comparison with practices abroad. A descriptive quantitative design was employed, involving twenty undergraduate students from Nias University selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire consisting of sixteen Likert-scale statements and analyzed by converting responses into percentages categorized as high, moderate, or low perception levels. The findings indicate that students generally hold strong and consistent perceptions regarding the cultural appropriateness and formality of inner graduation attire in the Indonesian context. Traditional clothing such as kebaya and batik is widely regarded as suitable, reflecting respect for academic institutions, cultural norms, and national identity. Participants also recognize the symbolic role of graduation attire in expressing cultural pride and belonging. However, some variation emerges in views of attire as a symbol of academic achievement, suggesting a distinction between symbolic representation and actual performance. Students demonstrate cross-cultural awareness by acknowledging differences between Indonesian and foreign graduation practices while expressing a preference for preserving local cultural values. Given the small, single-institution sample, the findings are context-specific and should be interpreted cautiously
Co-Authors Adieli Laoli Harefa , Afore Tahir Harefa, Erlinhartayanti Hia, Zakiah Tafonao Mendrofa, Rezeki Waruwu, Pujawati Zebua, Herianto