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All Journal Journal of English Teaching and Applied Linguistics (JETAL) FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching JELL (Journal of English Language Learning
Julianthi Zefana Silitonga
Universitas Palangka Raya
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THE INFLUENCE OF LISTENING TO ENGLISH SONGS ON UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ LANGUAGE SKILLS: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS IN PALANGKA RAYA Julianthi Zefana Silitonga; Erma Sujiyani; Muhammad Subhan Fikri; Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 2 (2026): April
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i2.2169

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English songs are widely used as informal learning resources and may influence students’ language development through both linguistic exposure and affective engagement. This study aims to investigate students’ perceptions of the influence of listening to English songs on their language skills in the English Education Study Program at the University of Palangka Raya. The study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire administered to seventh-semester students from the 2022 cohort(N=50). The instrument was tested for validity and reliability using Cronbach's alpha before being analyzed through descriptive statistics. Based on the quantitative results, ten students (N=10) were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews to gain deeper insights. Interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Quantitative findings reveal that 94% of students had positive perceptions, while 6% reported negative views regarding the use of English songs in language learning. Qualitative results revealed that listening to English songs supported vocabulary development, listening comprehension, pronunciation, speaking confidence, and overall language improvement. However, some students viewed songs primarily as entertainment and reported challenges, including distractions, exposure to informal language, and mismatches with their learning preferences. Overall, the study indicates that English songs can serve as a beneficial supplementary medium for language learning, depending on learners’ preferences and the extent of instructional integration.
Teaching Strategy in English Speaking Class Tiarannisa Putri Lestari; Julianthi Zefana Silitonga; Ayonia Jelita Boru Sinaga; Erma Sujiyani; Muhammad Subhan Fikri
Journal of English Language Learning Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : English Language Education Department, Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/jell.v9i2.16046

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This study aimed to explore the lecturer’s teaching strategies in the speaking class at Universitas Palangka Raya. This study used a qualitative research design. The participant in this study was one of the lecturers who taught in the Intermediate English-Speaking Class during the 2nd semester. The instruments used were a field note and an interview guide. The study found that the lecturer employed various strategies to teach speaking skills, depending on the topic of the day. The lecturer employed seven strategies throughout the class activity. In the opening, the lecturer would use icebreakers as a warm-up. In the core activity, the lecturer would employ techniques such as brainstorming, drilling, pair work, role-playing, and group work. At the end of the class, the lecturer would play a game named “Exit Ticket”. This study is recommended for lecturers or teachers as a reference for teaching speaking skills.
Exploring EFL Teachers’ TPACK Implementation in Rural Indonesia: Insights from Central Kalimantan Dellis Pratika; Emeral Emeral; Novika Amalia; Tampung Nias Saman; Julianthi Zefana Silitonga; Misericordias Domini
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v6i4.281

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This study investigates Indonesian EFL teachers’ perceptions and implementation of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in rural Central Kalimantan. Using a qualitative design with semi-structured interviews, it explores how teachers integrate content, pedagogy, and technology in their classroom practices. The findings show that teachers demonstrate strong confidence in content and technological knowledge, adapting instruction to students’ needs and displaying positive attitudes toward technology integration. However, challenges persist in pedagogical domains, particularly in fostering collaboration, and are compounded by infrastructural limitations, digital inequities, and restrictive institutional policies. This study highlights rural teachers’ adaptive strategies under constrained conditions, expanding TPACK beyond urban settings. The implications call for teacher training that emphasizes pedagogically grounded and context-sensitive approaches, and for policies that strengthen rural digital infrastructure and promote equitable access. Future research should broaden the extent to a broader rural context, include learner perspectives, and examine teachers’ sustainable TPACK development.
Exploring Learning Strategies and Habit Formation in Developing English-Speaking Fluency: A Narrative Inquiry Tiarannisa Putri Lestari; Julianthi Zefana Silitonga; Ayonia Jelita Boru Sinaga; Erma Sujiyani; Muhammad Subhan Fikri
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i3.435

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English-speaking fluency is a critical competence for academic, professional, and interpersonal success, yet many learners encounter persistent linguistic, affective, and social barriers. This study employed a qualitative narrative inquiry to examine the learning strategies and habits formation of a highly proficient Indonesian EFL learner, selected through purposive sampling based on her achievements in debate and public speaking. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Miles et al.’s (2014) iterative model. The findings revealed four deliberate strategies, self-talk, overcoming fear of mistakes, social interaction, and self-monitoring, that collectively enhanced confidence, resilience, and sustained oral practice. In parallel, two major dimensions of habits formation, early exposure to English through parental support and media input, and integration of English into daily life across school, professional, and familial contexts. emerged as decisive in sustaining fluency development. Unlike prior studies that emphasize group-level outcomes, this research provides a nuanced account of an individual learner’s trajectory, demonstrating how strategies and habits formation converge to embed fluency as a lifelong practice. The study contributes to the field by enriching limited research on highly proficient Indonesian EFL learners and offering pedagogical insights into how deliberate strategy use and consistent routines can be cultivated to foster enduring fluency growth.
Co-Authors Ayonia Jelita Boru Sinaga Dellis Pratika Emeral Emeral Erma Sujiyani Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka Misericordias Domini Muhammad Subhan Fikri Muhammad Subhan Fikri Novika Amalia Tampung Nias Saman Tiarannisa Putri Lestari Tiarannisa Putri Lestari