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Indonesian EFL Journal
Published by Universitas Kuningan
ISSN : 22527427     EISSN : 25413635     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
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Articles 278 Documents
ENGLISH – INDONESIAN TRANSLATION METHODS IN THE SHORT STORY “A BLUNDER” BY ANTON CHEKHOV Aditya Nugraha; Muhammad Aprianto Budie Nugroho; Yudi Rahman
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v3i1.656

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This study contains analysis of translation method in the short story “A Blunder” by Anton Chekhov which is translated into Indonesian by students as the participants of this research. In translation analysis processes, the researcher used theory of translation method based on Newmark Theory. While to find out the equivalence in the translation, the researcher used Baker Theory. The researcher thought that there are a lot of variations methods appear in the results of translation, so he wants to know the kinds of equivalence translation used by the participants to make the target language (TL) more comprehensible. Qualitative descriptive method that includes observation and document analysis was used in this research. Here, the result of document analysis were consulted to the translation and literature expertise to check the result of the analysis. As the conclusion, the researcher finds 6 methods used by the participants to render the short story “A Blunder” into the target language (TL). Besides, the researcher finds two kinds of translation equivalence in the translations.Keywords: translation, translation method, translation equivalence, short story
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ MASTERY OF PASSIVE TROUGH EGRA METHOD Dini Siti Sundari
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i1.635

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This research aims at finding out whether or not EGRA method can improve students’ mastery of passive voice in one of Public Senior High Schools in Kuningan. A quasi-experimental design was employed in this research to test the objective theories by examining the relationship between two variables. Pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire were used to collect the data. The data were then analyzed by using SPSS 20.0. Before conducting pre- and post-test, the tests were tried out to check its validity and reliability. From 60 items, it was found that 40 items were valid and reliable because the items’ correlation coefficient (rxy) were higher than rtable and their Cronbach Alpha were higher than 0.07, so the researcher used them as pretest and posttest instruments. The t-test result was 0.000 which means that it was lower than 0.05 (0.0000.05) so that the null hypothesis is rejected and alternative hypothesis is accepted. Then, the mean score of pre-test and post-test in experimental group were significantly different (55.77 up to 81.79). To confirm the result of this research, questionnaires were used. From the questionnaire, it was found that in affective aspects, 58.9%, 64.1% and 53.8% of the students agreed with the use of EGRA method. In behavioral aspects, 33.3%, 56.4% and 43.5% of the students agreed with the use of EGRA method. While in cognitive aspects, 56.4%, 56.4%, 51.2% and 58.9% of the students agreed with the use of EGRA method. So, it can be concluded that EGRA method can improve students’ mastery of passive voice.Keywords: EGRA method, passive voice, students
THE EFFECT OF TEACHER’S WRITTEN FEEDBACKS ON INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS’ RECOUNT WRITING COMPETENCE Marwito Wihadi; Ine Martiana
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v1i1.614

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This paper investigated the effect of teacher’s written feedbacks in recount writing competence and the students’ attitudes towards written feedbacks. Giving written feedbacks helps students to decrease their errors and gives guidance in writing as a beginner writer. This study employed a quantitaive and qualitative research design. The experimental group given written feedbacks. For measuring the effect of written feedbacks, a pretest and posttest was administered to both group. Meanwhile, for getting their attitudes toward teacher’s written feedbacks was administered questionnaire and open-ended interview. Based on the data, teacher’s written feedbacks gave positive effects on their improvement in recount writing competence. The result of questionnaire and interview showed that students got real guidance and special attention individually in their writing process as a beginner writer.Keywords: written feedbacks, recount writing competence, attitudes.
MILES’S CHARACTER IN LOOKING FOR ALASKA: A PSYCHOLOGYCAL PERSPECTIVE Yani Heryani
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i2.646

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The aim of this research was to analyze the character of Miles Halter and the influences of the other characters towards Miles’s character in Looking for Alaska novel. The primary data source was transcribed from Looking for Alaska Novel directed by John Green (2005). Here, the researcher applied a descriptive qualitative research design based on theories of Roberts and Freud. To know how Miles’s character presented in the novel, the researcher used several ways such as from what Miles does and says and from what the other characters says about Miles. As result, the reseracher found that Miles’s characters were nice, independent, diligent, hard worker, naughty, curious, smart, and unique. Besides, the reseracher also found the influences from the other characters such as habitual in reading, smoking, drinking, and pranking.Keywords: Young  adult literarure, Novel and Character
STUDENTS’ MOTIVATIONS TOWARD CHOOSING ENGLISH EDUCATION Choiril Anwar; Kurniawan Yudhi Nugroho
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v4i1.799

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Motivation, almost at all aspects, gives a big impact for senior high school students to choose a major or study program at a university. The motivation itself can be both intrinsic and extrinsic. This study aims to investigate the motivation of students to choose English Education department at university. The subjects and sample of this research were 37 students of batch of 2015 and 2016 majoring in English Education of Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA) Semarang, Indonesia. This is descriptive quantitative research. Observations and questionnaires were used to collect the data needed. The data was then analyzed by using descriptive statistical analysis. As results, it was eventually found that 81.1% of the students of English Education have strong intrinsic motivation which leads them to choose English Education as their major. This selection was due to students’ curiosity and passion to increase their potential and skills in English.Keywords: English education, students’ motivation, university
THE EFFECT OF LEARNING STYLES AND MOTIVATION ON INDONESIAN STUDENTS’ ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT Hery Yufrizal; . Sudirman; Basturi Hasan
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 1, No 2 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v1i2.630

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This research aims to find out whether there is any significant interaction between motivation and learning style on students’ English achievement in Bandar Lampung. This research is a non-experimental study with variant analysis study. The research involves 430 students of Science Department, Faculty of Teaching and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia. Data were taken by giving a set of test in which validity and reliability are tested. Data for motivation and learning styles were taken from students’ reponses to multiple choice questionnaire each consisting of 40 questions. The results of the analysis show that there is no significant interaction between motivation and learning styles on students’ English Achievement. This means that the combination of motivation and learning styles cannot distinguish between high achiever students and the lower ones. Learning styles have significant influence on students’ English achievement. Students with different learning styles have different English achievement. Motivation does not have significant effect on students’ English achievement. Students with different motivation did not have different result of English achievement.Keywords: motivation, learning styles, English achievement.
STUDY OF DEMOTIVATED VS. MOTIVATED EFL LEARNERS’ PREFERENCES TOWARDS TEACHERS’ ORAL ERROR CORRECTION Rezvan Jafari; Habibollah Mashhadi; Farideh Okati; Roya Movahed
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v3i2.662

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The purpose of this study is to compare the possible differences between demotivated vs. motivated EFL learners’ preferences toward teachers’ oral error correction, including the necessity, frequency, timing, type, method, and delivering agent of error correction. To this end, 141 Iranian EFL learners at the departments of foreign language in Zabol and Sistan and Baluchestan universities participated in this study. The learners’ preferences for error correction questionnaire, the demotivation questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and classroom observations were used to collect the data. The results of independent sample t-tests indicated that there were no significant differences between the two groups regardless of their demotivation level toward oral error correction. The findings revealed five suggestions: firstly, errors should be corrected and sometimes to be corrected.  Secondly, correcting errors “after the student finishes speaking” was the most appropriate time among the two groups. Thirdly, “serious spoken errors that may cause problems in listeners’ understanding” and “frequent errors” should be corrected more than other errors. Fourthly, “elicitation” and “explicit feedback” were the most popular methods of corrective feedback among the two groups. Finally, teachers were the most preferred person to deliver corrective feedback. Furthermore, the results of the observation data showed that what students received as error correction in oral classes were not in line with what students preferred to be corrected. Pedagogical implications for providing oral error correction have also been discussed.Keywords: oral corrective feedback, demotivated learners, motivated learners, preferences, EFL learners
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH ELECTRONIC DICTIONARY Sri Yanti
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i2.641

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This research is designed to investigate the use of electronic dictionary in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. This quantitative research applied quasi-experimental with nonequivalent control group design by involving 65 second-grader of SMAN 1 Garawangi. There were two instruments used in this research, namely test, consisted of pretest and posttest, and questionnaire. As result, the findings showed that the mean score of experimental class on pretest was 53, and the mean score of experimental class achieved 86 after the treatment. The improvement of students’ vocabulary mastery can also be seen from the level of significance (two-tailed) in paired t-test that was less than the alpha (0.0000.05). It indicated that the null hypothesis was rejected and Ha was accepted which means that there was significant difference of means between pre-test and post-test of experimental class. Besides, most students endorsed ten items of questionnaire involving affective, behavioral, and cognitive aspects which means that most students in experimental class agreed that electronic dictionary can help them in improving their vocabulary mastery. Finally, the researcher concludes that the use of electronic dictionary can improve students’ vocabulary mastery.Keywords: electronic dictionary, vocabulary mastery, quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group
CREATIVITY VIS-À-VIS SPEAKING AMONG EXTROVERT AND INTROVERT EFL LEARNERS Hamid Marashi; Asal Amin Ranjbar
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v4i1.794

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The study attempts to investigate the relationship between extrovert and introvert EFL learners’ speaking skill and their creativity. For this purpose, 40 male introverts, 40 male extroverts, 40 female introverts, and 40 female extroverts were selected among a total number of 180 through their performance on the Eysenck’s Personality Inventory. Subsequently, the Abedi-Schumaker Creativity Test and a sample PET speaking test were administered to all 160 participants of the study. The Pearson correlation coefficient was subsequently used to check the correlation between speaking and creativity of each group of extrovert and introvert EFL learners. The results indicated that there was a significant correlation between each group’s speaking and creativity. Furthermore, a linear regression was also run to check any predictability pattern. The findings demonstrated that each group’s speaking predicted significantly their creativity. Keywords: creativity, extrovert, introvert, speaking skill
PRESUPPOSITION IN THE JAKARTA POST’S POLITICAL ARTICLES: A PRAGMATICS APPROACH Fahrus Zaman Fadhly; Ayu Putri Kurnia
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v1i1.620

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This study is aimed to investigate presupposition in The Jakarta Post daily newspaper’s articles in political column. It covers two problems: types of presupposition and triggers of presupposition. Those problems were identified by applying presupposition theory. The data were interpreted by using descriptive qualitative method since it intended to describe a large number of sentences, clauses and phrases rather than numbers. The result of the study showed that the most frequent was existential presupposition with 202 occurences (78.59%), followed by factive presupposition with 2 occurences (0.79%), lexical presupposition with 36 occurences (14%), structural presupposition with 11 occurences (4.28%), non-factive presupposition with 2 occurences (0.79%) and counterfactual presupposition with 4 occurrences (1.56%). Besides, the study also showed the existence of 691 presupposition triggers which consisted of 631 definite descriptions (90.92%), 2 factive items (0.28%) which was similar to the existence of change of state verbs, 6 implicative verbs (0.86%), 6 itteratives (0.86%), 21 temporal (3.02%), 13 comparisons and contrast (1.87%), 8 questions (1.15%) and 3 counterfactual conditionals (0.43%). Finally, the findings showed that both types and triggers of presuppositions were related each other.Keywords: presupposition, types of presupposition, triggers of presupposition, political column, The Jakarta Post.