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Endah Alamsari Andayani
Universitas PGRI Delta Sidoarjo
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The Importance of English in Tourism industry: Vocational High School Students' Perception Nawang Fadia Ismi Aulia; Lailatul Musyarofah; Endah Alamsari Andayani
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i2.1926

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English proficiency plays a crucial role in preparing vocational high school students for careers in the tourism sector. However, discrepancies still exist between classroom instruction and workplace demands. This study aims to explore students’ perceptions of the importance of English in the tourism industry and factors influencing these perceptions. Using a qualitative descriptive research design, data were collected through open ended questionnaires and semi interviews with twelfth grade students of the Tourism Department at SMK Airlangga. The data were analyzed through organizing, coding, categorizing, and interpreting emerging themes. The findings indicate that students generally perceive English as an essential skill for communicating with foreign tourists and supporting future employment in tourism related fields. Internal factors such as motivation and self confidence, along with external factors including school learning activities, contribute to shaping students’ perceptions. The study concludes that contextual and application-based English instruction is necessary to align vocational education with tourism workplace requirements.
Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Duolingo as a Tool for Pronunciation Practice Endah Alamsari Andayani; Roselina Maria Narjiani; Siti Aisyah
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy (On Going)
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v9i1.3000

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Pronunciation is a component of spoken English because it affects intelligibility and learners’ confidence in oral communication, yet it often receives limited attention in english classrooms. Mobile language-learning applications offer additional opportunities for practice beyond classroom time. This study explored students’ perceptions of Duolingo as a supplementary tool for pronunciation practice and identified the benefits and challenges they experienced while using it. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, the study involved 21 third-semester students from the English Education Study Program at Universitas PGRI Delta Sidoarjo. Data were collected through closed and open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, then analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that many students perceived Duolingo positively, particularly for supporting repeated listening and speaking practice, providing immediate feedback, and fostering motivation and confidence through gamified features. Interview responses further showed that Duolingo encouraged regular practice in a low-pressure learning environment. However,limitations were reported, including inconsistent voice recognition accuracy, insufficient phonetic or articulatory guidance, and limited emphasis on sentence-level pronunciation practice. Overall, Duolingo is perceived useful for basic pronunciation practice and motivation, but it is not considered a substitute for teacher-led instruction. Integrating Duolingo with classroom pronunciation guidance is recommended to optimize learning outcomes.
Co-Authors Lailatul Musyarofah Nawang Fadia Ismi Aulia Roselina Maria Narjiani Siti Aisyah