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Voices of English Language Education Society
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The journal of Voices of English Language Education Society(VELES) e-ISSN 2579-7484 aims to provide an international forum for sharing, dissemination and discussion of research, experience and perspectives across a wide range of education, teaching, development, instruction, educational projects and innovations, learning methodologies and new technologies in English education, linguistics, and literature.
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Three Steps Interview in Teaching Speaking Skill for EFL Learners Laili Hendriani
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 2, No 1 (2018): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v2i1.607

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This study aimed at examining the effectiveness of Three Steps interview in Teaching Speaking Skill for the tenth graders of MA Mu’allimat NW Pancor in the school year 2016-2017. The problems formulated in this study were (1) Is the Three Steps Interview effective in teaching speaking for the tenth graders of MA Mu’allimat NW Pancor in the school year 2016-2017? (2) How is the effectiveness of Three Steps Interview in teaching speaking for the tenth graders of MA Mu’allimat NW Pancor in the school year 2016-2017? This research applied pre-experimental design. The population was the tenth graders of MA Mu’allimat NW Pancor consisted of 7 classes. The present researcher took one class as the sample which consisted of 28 students in X IPA 2 as the experimental class. To collect the data, a pre-test and a post-test were given to the students for the tenth graders. To analyze the data, the present researcher applied SPSS 22 for windows. After submitting the data to paired sample t-test, the present researcher found that there was significant difference in the mean scores between the pre-test and the post test, t (df =27) = 16.5 at p .01, meaning that the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Three Steps Interview is significantly effective in teaching speaking for the tenth graders of MA Mu’allimat NW Pancor in the school year 2016- 2017. Considering the process and the results of this research, the present researcher suggests that the English teacher should use Three Steps Interview in Teaching Speaking.
Academic Word List Pronunciation of the First Year English Education Students Jati Landhung History; Barli Bram
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 3, No 2 (2019): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v3i2.1534

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Pronunciation has been one of the compulsory courses for the first year English education students of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. Considering the importance of pronunciation skills for the English students, the researchers conducted research to investigate capability of the first year English Education students in pronouncing academic words listed in the Academic Word List. This study aimed to examine whether, firstly, the first year English Education students of Sanata Dharma University pronounced the selected academic words correctly and secondly, to discover the percentage of the correct pronunciation of the students in pronouncing the academic words. Data, consisting of pronunciations of 10 selected academic words, were collected through audio recordings. To solve the first question, the researchers conducted a one-shot design study, namely dealing with the pronunciation performance of the students at a particular time. To resolve the second question, the researchers calculated the percentage of the students’ correct pronunciations. Results showed that as a whole the students mispronounced the selected academic words and the percentage of correct pronunciation reached 35 per cent.
Using Concept Mapping to Improve the Writing Ability of the Eight Graders Kalsum Maloho
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 1, No 2 (2017): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v1i2.440

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This study - which is classroom action research in nature - was intended to develop concept mapping strategy to improve the writing ability of the eighth grade students. The subjects of this study were twenty students (Class VIII-B) of MTs PKP Manado, North Sulawesi in the academic year 2015-2016. This study was conducted in two cycles through some procedures: planning the action, implementing the action, observing the implementation, and reflecting the action. The data of the study were gathered using portfolio, observation checklist and field notes. The findings of the study indicated that concept mapping was successful in improving the students’ writing ability. The improvement could be seen from the increase of the students’ mean scores and the students’ involvement in writing activities. The mean scores obtained by the students in the two cycles were shown by the results of portfolios. While the students’ involvement in writing activities in the two cycles were shown by the observations checklists and field notes. From the findings, it can be inferred that concept mapping is not only effective in improving the writing ability of the students but also in enhancing their involvement in writing activities, particularly in generating and organizing their ideas. 
The Use of EGRA Technique in Teaching Passive Voice for EFL Classroom Siti Zaenap
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 3, No 1 (2019): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v3i1.1019

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This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of experience, generalization, reinforcement, and application (EGRA) technique in teaching passive voice of EFL learners. The design of this study was pre-experimental research with pre-test and post-test design. It was conducted at the EFL students of Hamzanwadi University especially in the second semester of English department in the academic year 2017-2018. The sample consisted of 28 students. In determining the sample, this study used cluster random sampling technique. The instrument was objective test in form of multiple choices in order to collect the data. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistic and paired sample t-test in order to test the hypothesis. The result of descriptive statistic indicated EGRA technique is effective for EFL learners on which the mean score of post-test (14.21) was greater than the mean score of pre-test (9.96). For the hypothesis testing by using paired sample t-test at significance (2 tailed) value level of analyzed data was .000, it was lower than 0.05. So, it indicated that the alternative hypothesis of this study was accepted. In other word, EGRA technique was significantly effective in enhancing students’ ability in passive voice at the second semester of Hamzanwadi University in the academic year 2017-2018.
Students’ English Writing Process and Problems: A Case Study at Hamzanwadi University Siti Maysuroh; Lalu Ilham Maryadi; Supiani .
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 1 No 1 (2017): VELES (Voices of English Language Education Society)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v1i1.388

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Writing is a very crucial skill in teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). However, many students especially in Indonesia regarded this skill as the most complex task to complete, even for university students. Thus, the aim of this study was to describe the process of teaching writing in the classroom as well as to identify the students’ writing problems and to find out the factors which cause them. The study was conducted in the second semester of English language program of Hamzanwadi University in academic year 2016-2017. The participants of this study consisted of 10 students selected using purposesful sampling technique. The research method used was a case study approach. In addition, in order to collect the data in the field, the researcher used some instruments; observation, interview, document and records. In addition, to ensure the trustworhiness of the data, the researcher followed some criteria adapted by Lincoln and Guba (1985), namely credibility (truth), dependability (consistency), transferability (applicability), and confirmability (Neutrality). The findings reveal that the students were taught using process approach in which the students were encouraged to learn writing throught some processes namely pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. The researcher found that the students have various problems in their writing; mostly grammatical problems, word choice problems, and mechanical problems. They might be caused by some factors; lack practice, low motivation, and also time allocation.
Implementing of Academic Text in Advanced Grammar Learning Rifari Baron
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 4, No 1 (2020): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles journal.v4i1.1994

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Grammar has the main role in English language learning. It can be given the impact on English language skill mastery. The purposes of this study were to find deeply comprehending on grammar mastery using academic text. The method of study used one-group experimental design. Process of collecting data used observation and test. The data analysis used t-test paired two samples for means. The result of finding show that academic text gave more information deeply to identify English structure. Students have a significant increase in scores from the pre-test and post-test results. The results of this study also have implications for improving students' reading skills, especially at the level of reading comprehension and vocabulary mastery.
A Critical Analysis of a Chapter From an EFL Textbook : a TBLT Perspective Andri Suherman
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 2, No 2 (2018): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v2i2.801

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This research article aimed to analyze tasks employed in an Indonesian EFL textbook from the perspective of TBLT approach. The analysis involved chapter eight in the EFL textbook of grade ten. Meanwhile, the six features of a task proposed by Ellis (2003) were used to analyze the tasks. The findings revealed two points; (1) none of the fifteen tasks in the chapter employed the six crucial features of a task, (2) all the fifteen tasks in the chapter were potential to change to be more task-like. The implication of this study was to provide insight to EFL material developers to be more aware of the task features, and to offer suggestions to EFL education practitioners in redesigning existed tasks to be more task-like.
Needs Analysis of English for Specific Purposes on Islamic Boarding School Students Helmi Abdul Latif
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 3, No 2 (2019): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v3i2.1568

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This study aims to analyze the needs of students in learning English  for special purposes (ESP) with the theme of Islamic boarding schools. The researcher used questionnaire and interview to obtain data. The results show that there are differences in the English learning needs of students in Islamic boarding schools and students who are not in Islamic boarding schools. The subjects in pesantren can be used as English learning material for special purposes such as fiqh, history, ahlaq, da'wah, etc. In addition, learning English at Islamic boarding school-based institutions makes students get used to practice using English for daily activities.
Developing Students’ Vocabulary in English Speaking Ability By Using Talk-Show Video as Directed Practice Media Ichwan Purwata
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 2, No 1 (2018): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v2i1.504

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This research is aimed to: (1) identity whether and to what extent talk show video as a directed practice media to improve students’ vocabulary in speaking ability and (2) describe classroom climate when talk show video as a directed practice media was applied in the speaking class. The method used in this research was classroom action research. The research findings showed that talk show video in teaching and learning English could improve the students’ vocabulary in speaking ability and the classroom climate. Video could stimulate and motivate students’ interesting in improving their vocabulary in speaking class. As a result, talk show video is suitable for supporting and developing students’ speaking ability. It has an important role in teaching and learning process.
Teacher’s Efforts to Overcome the Students’ Difficulties in Speaking Ability Hafni Zuraida Ihsan; Nurul Wahidah
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 2, No 1 (2018): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v2i1.1273

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This study aimed at finding out the teacher’s efforts to overcome the students’ difficulties in speaking ability at the eleventh grader of high school in the school year 2017-2018. In this research there are two research question formulated as follow: What are the difficulties of the students’ in speaking ability? What are the teacher’s efforts to overcome the students’ difficulties in speaking ability? Since the study concerned on the students’ difficulties of speaking ability for the eleventh grader of high school and the teacher’s efforts to overcome the students’ difficulties in speaking ability, this research was included as a descriptive qualitative research. The subject of the study was 15 students eleventh grader of high school in the school year 2017-2018. The data in this research were collected through observation, interview and questionnaire. The result of the analysis showed that there were three kinds of the students’ difficulties in speaking ability at the eleventh grader of high school in the school year 2017-2018 that was lack of vocabulary, pronouncing the word and fluency. The teacher’s efforts to overcome the students’ difficulties in speaking ability were; asking the students to memorize the vocabulary, making English group, practicing speaking using English, and offering the students’ motivation about the importance of English.

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