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Indonesian EFL Journal
Published by Universitas Kuningan
ISSN : 22527427     EISSN : 25413635     DOI : -
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STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN GENERAL ENGLISH CLASS AND THEIR REACTION TOWARDS TEACHING METHODS Maya Lisa Aryanti
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 3, No 2 (2017)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v3i2.668

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This article discusses about a few points which make the students interested in learning General English, students’ reaction on teaching method used by the lecturers, and additional description used to explain certain materials. This study is important because teaching non English Department students is challenging. This study is included into a qualitative research. The used theories are teaching-learning theories. Hence, the theories of research methodology and a few linguistic theories are taken. General English remains Basic English course given either in the first semester or in the second one. Through this research, it appears that discussion method and lecture method are still needed. However, the students will be more delight if learning process is supported by visual media or if they often get challenges. Further, General English materials still continue being developed as new curriculum is released.Keywords: general english, teaching method, students’ reaction
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY BY USING WORD WALLS STRATEGY AND ALPHABOXES STRATEGY TO UNDERSTAND DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Mansye Sekewael; Wanti Josinta Maria Leni
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.v1i2.631

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The purpose of this research was to measure how far the Words Walls Strategy and Alphaboxes Strategy can improve students’ vocabulary mastery in understanding descriptive text. This was the kind of action research where the writer tried to collaborate his idea with the English teacher of the seventh grade of SMP Naskat Maria Mediatrix Ambon to gain the data of his research. the writer conducted his research at the first grade of SMP Naskat Maria Mediatrix in 2014/2015 Academic year. There are 22 students at that grade as the subjects of this research. In applying those strategies, There were two cycles: the first cycle consisted of six meetings where three meetings for use of Word Walls Strategy and Alphaboxes Strategy was sucessful in improving students’ vocabulary mastery in implementing Words Walls Strategy and another three meetings for the Alphaboxes strategy. For the second cycle, the writer used four meetings for applying both strategies. The writer used the students’ test result to measure the improvement of their vocabulary achievement. The writer found out that there were a significant differences scores after implementing both strategies. It proved that the students’ understanding of descriptive text well toward those strategies.Keywords: vocabulary mastery, word walls strategy, alphaboxes strategy, descriptive text .
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL BY USING PICTURE STRIP STORY Odi Kosdian
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2016)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i2.642

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This research is aimed at improving students’ speaking skill by using picture strip story in class XI IPA 1 of Senior High School 1 Luragung. The problems in this research are the low of students’ skill in speaking. This research was applied through collaborative action research which was conducted in two cycles. The subject of this research was English subject in class XI IPA I with total number of students 34. The result of the research showed that picture strip story could improve students’ speaking skill. The result of test I was 62.69, test II was 68.83 and test III was 74.22. The students who passed the Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM) were 22 students or 64.71%. In addition, the result of field notes showed that the classroom situation during teaching learning process by using picture strip story created the positive atmosphere. In cycle 1, there were no students who chatted and played handphone during the teaching and learning process by using picture strip story, all of students in a group did the task together and discussed it each other, the students could answer teacher’s question, and all of students spoke in English while expressing their ideas. In cycle 2, the classroom situations were completed with students asking questions to the teacher.Keywords: speaking skill, picture strip story, improve, collaborative action research
EFL LEARNERS – FACED PROBLEMS IN LISTENING COMPERHENSION Seli Siti Syadiah
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2016)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i1.637

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This research focuses on the EFL learners’ problems in listening comprehension. The present research attempts to investigate listening problems encountered by a group of low level at seniors of a private university in Kuningan. This qualitative case study involved 10 participants who took TOEFL course in 7th semester. The data was gathered by means of questionnaires and interviews. The result of the research showed that accent, pronunciation, speed of speech, insufficient vocabulary, different accent of speakers, lack of concentration, anxiety, and bad quality of recording were the major listening comprehension problems encountered by EFL students. This research also found that most students (60%) used compensation strategy to overcome the problems by guessing the answer, while the others (30%) used memory strategy by using their knowledge or experiences, and the rest 10% of the students used affective strategy by motivating themselves to try answering the questions. Knowing students’ learning difficulties may enable EFL teachers to develop the effective learning strategies and ultimately improve their English listening abilities. Suggestion is made for addressing problems regarding how students can help themselves and the teachers can help their students to overcome the listening comprehension problems encountered by the students.Keywords: EFL Learner, listening comprehension, listening problem
DISSOCIATING REALITIES AND TRANS-FORMING SELF IN DAVID EBERSHOFF’S THE DANISH GIRL Kamelia Talebian Sedehi; Tay Lai Kit
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.v3i2.669

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Since its film debut in 2015, The Danish Girl has garnered major attention on the novel which was originally published in 2000 by David Ebershoff. As portrayed evidently in both mediums, Einar Wegener is depicted as a transgendered individual who suffers from gender identity disorder. However, this paper intends to argue that Einar could potentially suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), or more commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder. To specify, the current paper contends that Einar dissociates himself from the reality he is grounded in and becomes another character upon any overwhelming situation. Dissociation happens when the subject is subjected to extreme reality and breaks under pressure, thus, creating another persona as an act of self-protection to defend himself from the situation. As such, this article will shed light on the issue by providing textual evidences which helps in reading Einar as a patient of DID instead of being a transgender. Keywords: dissociation, dissociative identity disorder, multiple personality disorder, the danish girl, alter
EXPLORING INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS’ METAFUNCTION COMPETENCE AND THEIR CRITICAL READING Nani Ronsani Thamrin; Jaruki Andriansyah Maulana
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.v1i1.616

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This study explores the relationship between students’ metafunction competence and their critical reading. This study uses mixed method approach to discover deep and whole comprehension of the research problem. The five undergraduate students who have attended functional grammar class are purposively involved. This study shows that students’ metafunction competence and their critical reading positively correlate. In the other words, the students’ metafunction competence develops their critical reading ability. It is corresponding with the conclusion which is drawn by Bumela (2011) that the initial formation of meaning is also largely influences by reader’s expectations and background knowledge. Hereby, students’ metafunction competence plays as students’ background knowledge to recognise the features of the texts and identify the metafunctions of the texts which is beneficial as the departure for critical reading.Keywords: students’ metafunction competence, critical reading.
EFL TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING IN DEVELOPING LESSON PLAN Annisa Putri
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2016)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i1.632

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This research attempts to find out EFL teachers’ understanding of lesson plan and the development along with problems the teachers faced in developing lesson plan. The researcher used two data collection techniques; interview and analyzing the lesson plan developed by four EFL teachers. The interview results revealed that all participants understand about the lesson plan as well as its development and understand about the elements that should be included as parts of lesson plan, but, unfortunately, the teachers could not understand the system of learning assessment. They thought that it is too complicated because they should provide one system of learning assessment along with the rubric of assessment. On the other hand, the result of lesson plan analysis showed that all participants understand how to develop lesson plan by stating all elements of lesson plan in accordance with the requirements stated in the Regulation of Ministry of Education and Culture No. 103 in 2014. The problems found are when the teachers did not state learning purposes, even two of the teachers stated that learning indicator is similar with learning purposes. Another problem is found when they did not include the assessment rubric. Then, the other problem is found when they were asked about the implementation of scientific approach. Scientific approach is a new thing for them to be applied as the approach consists of observing, questioning, associating, collecting, and communicating.Keywords: lesson plan, lesson plan development, 2013 curriculum
IMAGE BUILDING THROUGH EFL TEXTBOOK ‘MY PALS ARE HERE’ TO STUDENTS IN KUPANG, EASTERN INDONESIA Peggy Jonathans
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v4i2.1377

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English textbook is supposed to display society traditions and civility to encourage intellectual conversation among students. Even at earliest stage, young students can grow thoughtful principles of living in diversity and respectful among multicultural and religious community. The heart of moral values in students’ English book is expected to effectively address social and moral problems of society and to maintain the harmony of living. ‘My Pals are Here’ English textbooks for primary schools, presents EFL/ESL Asia themes. This motivates one private primary school in Kupang, eastern Indonesia to use this book believing that their students are part of international and wider community and engaging them in more Asia perspectives with attractive and colorful world teaching them many good values. By elaborating humanistic approach in the book content, this book achieves to deliver daily issues encountered by Asian children living more progressively with the introduction of many discourses in Asia and beyond without such pigeon holed the context of the book to very narrow scope. This discussion paper therefore aims to look at and discuss the input established within the book through the language and topic contents, as well as social and cultural values underlying the content, and the virtues addressed to the children. Images built within this book depicted through illustrations, figures, negotiation of meanings and interaction which extensively encouraged and performed from tasks given. The textbook succeeds to show self-identity of Asia throughout the content. Keywords: Language Content; Subject Content; Moral Values; Images.
PROS AND CONS OF TED-BASED LISTENING INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH MAJORS IN CHINA: STUDENTS’ INSIGHTS Huang Jian
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2015)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v1i1.611

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Listening is essential not only for successful communication of various kinds but also for effective language acquisition (Rivers, 1981; Wang, 2012). Unfortunately, in spite of its significance, listening instruction and relevant research has been downplayed because of difficulty of teaching listening and a wrong belief that listening competence can be acquired simply through exposure (Ren, 2011; Field, 2008). The limited research into the instruction has revealed that listening instruction follows the comprehension approach (CA) which reduces listening teaching to listening testing Brown, 1990, Vandergrift Goh, 2012. As a result, listening leaners often fail to receive instruction on how to listen and gradually lose their motivation for listening learning. The study aims to change this situation by using Ted-based materials for listening instruction. Via both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data collected, the study shows that Ted-based listening instruction helps students’ all-around development in terms of language proficiency, critical thinking (CT), world knowledge and affects though improvement are desired in choice of text in terms of right difficulty, length and speaker features.Keywords: Listening instruction, material development, ted, student perspective.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION THROUGH TELL ME MORE PRONUNCIATION SOFTWARE Trivania Ayulistya
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2016)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v2i2.643

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This research aims at finding out whether using Tell Me More software as media can improve students’ pronunciation at tenth grader in Vocational High School Karya Nasional Kuningan. Pre-experimental design was employed in this research to test the objective theories. Pre-test, post-test and questionnaire were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 20.0. The t-test result was 0.000. It means that it was lower than 0.05 (0.0000.05) so that the null hypothesis is rejected and alternative hypothesis is accepted. Besides, the mean scores of pre-test and post-test in pre-experimental class were significantly different (4,09 up to 6,02). To confirm the result of this research, questionnaires were also used to describe students’ attitude towards the use of this software in improving their pronunciation. As result, it was found that in affective aspects, there were 63,3% of the students who agreed with the use of Tell Me More Software as media to improve students’ pronunciation. In behavioral aspects, there were 50% of the students who agreed with the use of Tell Me More Software as media. The last in cognitive aspects, there were 52,5% of the students who agreed with the use of Tell Me More Software as media. Based on those results, Tell Me More software can be applied by English teachers in teaching pronunciation since this software is effective to improve students’ pronunciation.Keywords: Tell Me More software, pronunciation, students

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