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LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal
ISSN : 20869606     EISSN : 25492454     DOI : -
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LET Journal is published twice a year in the month of June and December. It presents articles on linguistics, literature and English teaching.
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Digital Literacy Level and English Language Proficiency of College Students in Banjarmasin to Support Independent Learning Campus in the Technological Era 4.0 Isnaniah Isnaniah; Rahma Pitria Ningsih
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 12, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v12i2.7261

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In this digital era, it is essential for individuals to be literate and to be able to communicate effectively in English as the international language. Foreign language proficiency certainly requires training which the process itself cannot be achieved instantly. Since the beginning of college, students should begin to know and be trained to understand and utilize English. Therefore, it is crucial to employ English as a second language in the classroom so that students can meet the challenges of the globalization era in the future. This research aims to analyze the level of digital literacy and the distribution of students' English skills in the City of Banjarmasin in supporting the readiness of independent campuses to learn in the technology era 4.0. This research effort employs exploratory questionnaires as its methodological technique (exploratory research). The analysis was performed using simple regression. According to the finding of the research, it illustrates that the distribution of digital literacy levels and the distribution of students' English skills in Banjarmasin is almost evenly distributed.In this digital era, it is essential for individuals to be literate and to be able to communicate effectively in English as the international language. Foreign language proficiency certainly requires training which the process itself cannot be achieved instantly. Since the beginning of college, students should begin to know and be trained to understand and utilize English. Therefore, it is crucial to employ English as a second language in the classroom so that students can meet the challenges of the globalization era in the future. This research aims to analyze the level of digital literacy and the distribution of students' English skills in the City of Banjarmasin in supporting the readiness of independent campuses to learn in the technology era 4.0. This research effort employs exploratory questionnaires as its methodological technique (exploratory research). The analysis was performed using simple regression. According to the finding of the research, it illustrates that the distribution of digital literacy levels and the distribution of students' English skills in Banjarmasin is almost evenly distributed.
ELT in Covid-19-Augmented-Technological-Educational Ambience at the Private Universities in Bangladesh Md. Nazmul Haque
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 12, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v12i2.7737

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This study aims to examine students’ obstacles encountered and the modifications they recommended in English language teaching and learning at private universities in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applied mixed-method approach comprised of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The findings of the study show that all participants go through virtual English language learning during the COVID-19 lockdown and the majority of them mention the difficulties to adopt a new approach in ELT suddenly, unstable network connection, costly internet data package, unskilled teachers, load shedding, mental stress, teachers’ and students’ lack of technological skills, not having technological devices and sense of remoteness as the prevailing disadvantages they face in online English language learning during COVID-19. This study also recommends that university authorities should train students and teachers concerning technological devices and uninterrupted internet network and power supply, high-speed internet, and fair assessment should be ensured. The prevalent result of the study is that online English language teaching and learning at private universities in Bangladesh require considerable pedagogical and technological modifications.
Scrutinizing Grammatical Challenges within Indonesian-developed Mobile Game: ‘Code Atma’ Erina Andriani
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 12, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v12i2.6629

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The use of another language can cause barriers to transferring ideas from one language to another, such as grammatical challenges. It happens when the structures for delivering information are different within languages. Grammatical challenges can also occur for Indonesian EFL users. To combat this, various media are continuously developed to assist with language learning and give exposure to the English language in use. Games are an example of excellent learning sources that provide texts, descriptions, and stories. However, games might not be developed by natives and could potentially contain errors. Yet, previous research rarely conducted grammatical error analysis on games. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the grammatical challenges within the Code Atma game. This study used document analysis to evaluate the grammatical accuracy of the passages in Code Atma. The findings showed that there were 630 grammatical errors, with verb errors accounting for the highest percentage and incomplete sentences for the lowest. is-selection was the type with the highest number of errors, while blends were the lowest. The implications of this study are the improvement of the game’s grammatical aspect, the use of games as EFL learning sources, and the identification of grammatical errors using error analysis.
Speech Act Use in Jokowi Political Communication during The Press Conference of The State Visit in Moskow Gabriel Fredi Daar; Fransiskus Jemadi
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.9041

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Concern about global conditions due to war, famine, and disease prompted President Jokowidodo to make a state visit to Russia and Ukraine, the two largest exporters of fertilizer and wheat in the world. This study aims to analyze the speech act of Jokowidodo's press statement during a state visit to Moscow on June 30, 2022. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data was obtained by observing the video of Jokowi's press statement during a state visit to Moscow. The transcribed data were then grouped according to the order in which the press conference was delivered. The data were analyzed using Austin's speech act theory (1962) and Searle's (1979). Research shows that there are three types of speech acts in Jokowi's press statement, expressive speech acts, assertive speech acts (affirming and informing), and directive speech acts (influence, invite and convince). Although not explicitly stated, the speech act of Jokowi's press statement has a noble purpose and goal: to encourage countries that are in conflict to resolve conflicts by peaceful resolution.
Reducing Moral Value in Online Learning System; Literature Review Ruri Supatmi; Malyn Malazarte
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.9772

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Concepts of self, community, and "what is right and wrong" are continually evolving in our education, but online learning system changed all the concept.  This makes it particularly difficult for young people to develop a sense of who they are and to pinpoint their most important values but now the students felt freer when online meeting applications included restrictions. Because of this, they behaved improperly and rudely in front of professors and in online classrooms. The flexibility of online learning changed that since in traditional face-to-face classroom settings, students are under more ethical strain and consequently hesitate before engaging in inappropriate behaviours. What are the behavioural implications of online learning on students? is the issue. Authors seek to ascertain the link between online education and students' conduct, particularly morality and ethics. So, in an effort to lessen the impact and even prevent unforeseen events in the future, consider a potential remedy. Data were collected by the authors using a literature review and a survey, and were then analysed using descriptive and qualitative research. many data collected and described detailed by the researcher. The result is Students' moral values reduced in the process of online learning
Investigating Strategies for Mitigating and Avoiding Expert Blind Spot Development in Teaching English Attributive Adjectives Farisani Thomas Nephawe
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.9343

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Teaching is a prominent paraphernalia that brings numerous insights for developing learners’ competence in educational concerns. However, teaching English to non-native learners poses challenges as innovative strategies are scant. Sometimes teachers overlook the difficulties experienced by novices when they approach a new English grammatical domain. Psychological expert blind spot sporadically and intuitively develops due to teachers’ ignorance. The paper investigated strategies for mitigating and avoiding expert blind spot in teaching English attributive adjectival phrases at Khwevha High School in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were adopted to corroborate the findings. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 35 selected Grade 10 respondents using a simple random sampling technique. Qualitatively, semi-structured interviews were conducted on two purposely sampled schoolteachers from Dzindi Circuit, based on the researcher’s preference for obtaining an in-depth understating of the topic. Initially, learners were incompetent in using adjectives but after employing ‘points of entry’, offering ‘explanations’, presenting ‘structures’ and checking ‘comprehension’ strategies, learners improved considerably. The paper underscores using the identified strategies to mitigate and avoid the advancement of the expert blind spot in teaching English attributive adjectives.
Enhancing Language Awareness of Student Teachers through Lesson Plan Creation Ratih Suci Syahidah; Nani Hizriani; Hidayah Nor
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 12, No 2 (2022)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v12i2.10010

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This research aimed to explore the challenges faced by student teachers during Teaching Practice II and examine their strategies for developing language awareness through lesson plan creation. The study employed documentation and interviews as data collection techniques, employing a qualitative case study approach for analysis. The findings revealed several challenges encountered by the students while creating their lesson plans. Firstly, in the Effective Domain, students faced difficulties in writing comprehensive lesson plans and expressed apprehension about making mistakes. Secondly, within the Power Domain, students displayed a lack of interest in identifying indicators and objectives within their lesson plans. Furthermore, in the Cognitive Domain, students encountered challenges in utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy vocabulary effectively. Lastly, within the Performance Domain, students encountered issues in structuring sentences correctly and made grammatical errors in their indicators and objectives. To develop language awareness and create appropriate lesson plans, the researchers identified five strategies employed by the students. Firstly, students needed to cultivate an awareness of natural English usage. Secondly, seeking guidance and consultation from their supervisors or teaching trainers proved beneficial. Thirdly, familiarizing themselves with the lesson plan format at the beginning of Teaching Practice II was essential. Additionally, students should revise their lesson plans based on feedback received from supervisors and teaching trainers. Finally, developing the ability to identify the taxonomies within Bloom's Taxonomy was crucial.
Teachers’ Teaching Reflection: English Teachers’ Challenges in Rural Areas of Indonesia Rahmi Fadilah; Honesty Yonanda Ayudhia; Vischa Mansyera Pratama; Violintikha Harmawan
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.8923

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Issues about education in the urban areas and rural areas are crucial in the Indonesian context. The reason is the differentiation of the quality of the Indonesia education across the country because of those areas. During their practice, English teachers in that area face many limitations that hinder the process of teaching and learning. This case study aimed to explore two English teachers’ challenges in teaching in rural areas of Indonesia and how they overcome those challenges to maximize their role as a teacher through their teaching reflection on interview and document analysis. This is significant for giving the teachers’ views on facing the challenges in every condition of teaching English and for giving a picture to the government about the real condition of teaching English in the rural areas. The result showed that English teachers tried to deal with their own teaching condition and institution, their students, and socio-cultural conditions around them. As the solution, teachers overcome those problems by strengthening their roles as a teacher and understanding social pedagogy. However, there is still a need for English teachers to get more training related to their job in teaching English in rural areas.
Developing Supplementary Materials for Reading Skill by Using Local Wisdom Yayu Anggraini H. Katili
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.9020

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The purposes of this study are to describe the students’ needs and to design the supplementary materials for reading skill by using local wisdom for second grade students of MTs Al Khairaat Gorontalo. By using Research and Development Method, the results of this study show that 1) students need materials which were related to decription of tourism objects, warning about cleanliness and the local story. 2) Students preffer to read text which consisted of 200-300 words. 3) Students want to answer 5 W + 1 H questions and True False questions in reading activities. 4) Students want to match the vocabularies with the pictures in vocabulary building activity. 5) Students want to fill in the blank sentences in Grammar activity. 6) Students want to work in group and the teacher should help them when they had a problem in the classroom. The content of the materials should be developed in interesting and easy way, language used must be appropriate with the students’ language level, build cultural awareness and motivated students to read. Therefore, by integrating local wisdom into supplementary reading materials, the students and the teacher feel easy and motivated in teaching and learning process.
Challenges on Teaching and Learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) for Indonesian Undergraduate Students Yuni Awalaturrohmah Solihah; Viar Dwi Kartika; Fiki Setiawan
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i1.9090

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This study examined the challenges both teachers and students in implementation of teaching and learning ESP. It focuses on mastering English in students’ needs relating to the specific fields. This used a qualitative study obtaining data from questionnaires and interviews. The findings showed that the students’ vocabulary mastery was an obstacle during learning ESP. It made the students felt difficult to comprehend the materials. Moreover, the teachers are supposed to prepare the ESP materials from textbooks and articles relating to the specific fields although there were lack of sources. However, learning ESP applied the students-centered activities and built an interaction between teachers and students during discussing and practicing the ESP materials. It encouraged the students to be active for their speaking skill improvement. It also assisted the students to enhance new vocabularies relating to the specific fields. Therefore, to achieve students’ comprehension in ESP, the teachers should develop ESP materials and method of teaching in order to deliver optimally the ESP contents.