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Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal
ISSN : 23388927     EISSN : 26572443     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30651
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal (e-ISSN 2657-2443 and p-ISSN: 2338-8927) is a journal of English Language Teaching (ELT), linguistics, and literature published in April and September by English Education Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya. This journal is committed to investigate and scrutinize present issues of ELT, linguistics and literature. Contributions in the forms of research-based and literature-review studies written by national and international scholars and researchers are welcomed. High quality of studies presenting the State of the Art (SOTA) and originality is preferable.
Articles 285 Documents
The Representation of Literacy as Individualism in Greta Gerwig's Little Women (2019) Mellyna Putri Diniar
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2023): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v11i1.17550

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Literacy practice describes how people interact with text or use written language according to their values. There are several ways to express literacy, one of which is literacy as individualism (William & Zenger, 2007, p. 127). It primarily focuses on individuals' uniqueness and how it alienates them from people in general. This theory is in line with Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019), which features numerous events on literacy practices. The purpose of the study is to demonstrate how Jo March's individualism in Gerwig's Little Women (2019) is illustrated through literacy. The conceptual framework is based on the New Literacy Studies (NLS) perspective of literacy as a social practice as well as using Williams and Zenger's (2007, p. 127) theory of literacy as individualism. This study aims to illustrate how Jo March represents literacy as individualism. The study's conclusions ultimately show that Jo March's individualism can be reflected through literacy under her routines of reading books, writing short stories, composing a novel, and writing letters as well as receiving letters from her family in the film.
The Nature-Related Influence of College Students English-Speaking Anxiety in Indonesia Willy Andriani; Maulina Maulina; Faridawati Faridawati; Analiza Tanghal; Titin Rahmiatin Rahim; Anwar Said
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 11 No 1 (2023): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v11i1.17763

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The nature influence of speaking anxiety on foreign language (FL) learning settings has been established. In addition, research acknowledges the relevance of speaking performance in affecting individual predisposition to experience anxious feelings. However, few studies examine the Indonesian college students' anxiety influencing factors, mainly when speaking English. Data strategies employed a parallel design combining quantitative and qualitative methods mixing a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire with an in-depth interview. Twenty-eight college students responded online via Google Form to the questionnaire, while in addition, the in-depth interviews lasted 45-60 minutes with six college students. The results indicate that learning situations in classroom activities revolve around how teachers teach, college students' self-confidence, belief in language learning experiences, and excessive learning material are nature-related prominence factors of college students' anxiety in speaking English. In contrast, a lack of college students' preparation has no effect. Examined are the means through which this research contributes to the advancement of understanding and comprehension of previously unidentified components that influence college students' speaking anxiety.
An Investigation of BBC Learning English for Listening Tasks in a Computerized Academic Mega Witjaksana; Sholihatul Hamidah Daulay
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 13 No 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v13i1.19218

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This research aimed to investigate the impact of the BBC Learning English application on listening skills among 10th-grade students in a computerized academic setting. The study involved 46 students from MAS TPI Sawit Seberang, divided into two groups of 23 students each. The experimental group utilized the BBC Learning English application, while the control group received traditional instruction. Employing a quasi-experimental design with pre-tests and post-tests, the experimental group also completed a questionnaire. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (α = 0.05) in post-test listening scores, favoring the experimental group. Additionally, "strongly agree" and "agree" were the most common responses regarding the application’s usability, indicating a positive effect on students' attitudes. The findings suggest practical applications for integrating technology into English language instruction, highlighting the potential of digital tools like the BBC Learning English application to enhance listening skills. This study contributes to the theoretical framework of English Language Teaching by demonstrating the effectiveness of technology-mediated learning and its impact on student engagement and skill development. Therefore, incorporating the BBC Learning English application into listening skills instruction is recommended.
Reincarnation Symbols in Dustin Thao's You've Reached Sam: Roland Barthes' Semiotic Theory Wilujeng Asih Purwani; Nabila Putri Chelsia
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 13 No 1 (2025): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v13i1.20060

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This study analyzes the novel You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao to find the meaning of the reincarnation symbol contained in the novel by using semiotic theory by Roland Barthes. In semiotic theory there are five codes namely hermeneutic code, symbolic code, connotative code, cultural code, and action code. In the five codes, three of them describe the symbol of reincarnation in the story, namely the hermeneutic code, the symbolic code, and the connotative code. This study uses a text-oriented approach that focuses on the meaning of the symbol of reincarnation in the main character by analyzing and describing the symbol of reincarnation. The techniques used in collecting data in this study are Documenting Data, Taking Notes and Close Reading. The results of this study indicate that of Roland Barthes' five semiotic codes, there are three codes described, namely hermeneutic codes, symbolic codes, and connotative codes. where there are 24 symbols that describe reincarnation, the hermeneutic code has 8 symbols, the symbolic code has 12 symbols and, 4 connotative symbols describe the reincarnation of the main character in the novel You've Reached Sam.
Critical Discourse Analysis on Banyumas Tourism Promotion Media Eka Dyah Puspita Sari; Indah Puspitasari; Gigih Ariastuti Purwandari; Kristianto Setiawan
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v12i1.20430

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High occupancy in Banyumas tourism sector is fruitful for society. To gain it, support from various parties is needed. One of the ways is by promoting tourism spots. This study aims to analyze the grammatical pattern, the relationship pattern, and the social phenomena in promotion media. It applied literature review and field study by implementing descriptive qualitative method to get the data. They were taken from four tourism spots. They were analyzed and divided into three structures of critical discourse analysis. The analysis showed some results. The first result showed that the diction and the sentence structure of printed and online media were different. The second analysis showed that production, consumption, and distribution of printed and online media were quite different. It could be clearly seen in the absence of various different elements on both of them. The last result showed that both printed and online media held the main function as information media, but the situational, institutional, and social aspects were different. It can be concluded that conducting critical discourse analysis is beneficial when it comes to promote tourism because it can give clear views for the tourism providers to make their promotion better.
Chirping Symphony of Nature in the Digital Art World: How Ecomusicology Cultivates EFL Students’ Nature Connectedness and Interests Jepri Ali Saiful
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2024): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v12i1.21678

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This study responds to the imperative for ELT’s explicit contribution to environmental sustainability. This study proposed and developed an ecomusicology instruction about Earth in ELT, exploring its impacts on EFL students’ nature connectedness and interests. Using mixed-method convergent research design, 11 participants, third-semester students in an English education department in Surabaya, Indonesia (comprising 3 males and 8 males, aged above 18) experienced the instruction for more than a week. Pre- and post-test surveys were administered to obtain quantitative data which were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Post-instruction, the students completed open-ended questionnaires for qualitative insights. Integrated results of quantitative and qualitative analyses revealed improvements in students’ nature connectedness and interests. The results suggest that the use of ecomusicology in teaching environmental issues in English lessons enhances EFL students’ unity with nature and strong nature interests. These results highlight a new avenue for the ELT field to address environmental issues by developing future citizens’ (EFL students) environmental sustainability values: nature connectedness and interests through ecomusicology instruction.
Unveiling the Linguistic Landscape of Gamers: Insights from Online Gaming Communication and Its Implication in English Materials Igo Rizky Nur Pratama; Gusti Nur Hafifah; Jepri Ali Saiful; Sofi Yunianti
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v12i1.21794

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This study investigates the online gamers' language features and their implication in vocational high school English material. A qualitative study is conducted and three aspects of language register theory including field, tenor, and lexical resources are explored. The scope, context, and situation of the online gaming interaction (Valorant and Player's Unknown Battleground) are also analyzed. The interaction among gamers happened in different types of fields and tenor depends on their roles and context in online games. The lexical resources data found that gamers dominantly used noun words beside other language features. This study recommends teachers leverage the related online games' vocabularies into their English teaching materials to encourage students learning. Further study needs to explore the influence of online gaming on students' English achievement.
Psychological Factors on Students’ Speaking Skill Problems at Junior High School Rara Dewi Putri Rahmadani; Yuli Astutik; Endang Mastuti Rahayu
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2024): April
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v12i1.21940

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There are several psychological factors that can affect the development of students' speaking skills in English. This study was conducted with the aim of finding out what psychological factors affect the development of students' speaking skills in English when learning speaking in class. This research uses descriptive qualitative method, where data collection was carried out through observation and interview with some private junior high school students in grade 7 with ICO (International Class Orientation) class program. The results of this study show that there are four factors that can hinder students in developing and also mastering speaking skills, namely anxiety or shyness, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, and fear of making mistakes. These four psychological factors have a negative impact on students during the speaking learning process. Therefore, the findings of this study imply that parents and teachers should help students understand that making mistakes is a necessary part of learning and that they can take advantage of these opportunities to grow as communicators. In order to give students the chance to practice speaking English without worrying about making mistakes, the teacher must also foster a supportive environment in the classroom.
Integrating Institutional Core Values into Translation Problem-Solving: A Case Study from a Public University in Indonesia Nadia Gitya Yulianita; Usep Muttaqin; Kristianto Setiawan; Raden Pujo Handoyo
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 13 No 1 (2025): APRIL
Publisher : English Department FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v13i1.22095

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This study investigates the integration of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman's self-values within the Fundamental Translation course. Known as Jati Diri Unsoed, these institutional values are part of a mandatory subject for all enrolled students. The research sought to evaluate the extent to which character education at the university level has been effectively implemented. The methodology began by asking students to engage in translation tasks and address the challenges encountered during the process, thereby revealing their character traits. This also enabled the lecturer to guide students toward appropriate and thoughtful solutions. Using purposive sampling, selected students’ translations were analyzed by comparing the source and target texts and aligning them with the four core values of Jati Diri Unsoed: intelligence, honesty, strength, and caring. The analysis identified several translation challenges and the techniques employed to resolve them, including amplification, implicitation, correction, addition, and other common translation issues. The findings demonstrate that the ways students addressed these challenges reflect the values of intelligence, honesty, and caring. The study concludes that character education can be effectively integrated into various academic subjects through the application of appropriate pedagogical approaches, methods, and techniques.
Teachers’ Feedback and Professional Growth in Teacher Education: Implications for Feedback Literacy Alice Rachmahanani Putri; Mateus Yumarnamto
Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal Vol 12 No 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30651/tell.v12i1.22162

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Teachers’ feedback is important as it provides a starting point for improvement. This study explored teachers’ feedback in the contexts of In-Service Teacher Professional Education Program (Pendidikan Profesi guru Dalam Jabatan/PPG-DalJab). The participants were eight teachers joining the program in 2021. The leading question for the inquiry is related to the feedback the teachers used and how the use of different feedback reflected their feedback literacy. The data were collected from the participants in the form of video recordings of participating teachers’ classes, reflective discussions with the mentor, and documents related to their teaching practice. The data were analyzed for their emerging themes related to feedback given by the teachers during their teachings. This process involved, data coding, identification, and classification of the feedback. The findings indicate that the dominant types of feedback used by the teachers were evaluative feedback, interactional feedback, motivational feedback and corrective feedback. Considering the findings, it is important that English teachers should be aware about their feedback in the classroom for more effective teaching. More importantly, the findings also implied the importance of feedback literacy for teacher professional growth.