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SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning)
Published by Association of Language Teachers in Southeast Asia
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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning (SALTeL) is a double-blind peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to promoting scholarly exchange among teachers and researchers in the field of Language Teaching. The journal is published online twice a year. The scope of SALTeL includes the following fields: theory and practice in language teaching and learning, teaching a second or foreign language, language teachers’ training, and education.
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Localizing the “New Snapshot” Textbook; A Study for Intermediate Level Students in Indonesia Hartati, Rita
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.51

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The purpose of this study is to analyze the “Snapshot” textbook based on the local characteristics of Indonesian intermediate students. Therefore, the descriptive analysis method was applied to this study by using documentation and observation techniques. As a result, five elements need to be adapted based on the local characteristics of Indonesian students: 1) sociocultural content, 2) language level, 3) authenticity 4) instruction method, and 5) tests & exercises. Adapting the textbook-based local characteristics of students is not simple but it is important to achieve the learning objectives successfully.
L1 Cognitive Skills Transfer in the Process of Learning L2 of Dependent Scripts Dewi, Utami; Sibarani, Berlin; Sumarsih, Sumarsih
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.52

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Language transfer is one of the important areas in second language acquisition research. This study aims to describe the process of transfer L1, Bahasa Indonesia, cognitive skills to L2, English, cognitive skills of dependent scripts. Cognitive skills are the skills that support decoding, such as rapid automatized naming (RAN) and working memory (WM). This research was conducted with descriptive qualitative research design, with case study.  The subjects of the study were 15 students who speak Bahasa as the first language (L1) and learn English as the second language (L2). Bahasa and English are the language which have the same scripts, dependent scripts. The subjects were given the rapid automatized naming (RAN) test and working memory (WM) test. The data of this study was analyzed with two data analysis techniques, they were non-parametric statistics and qualitative data analysis. The finding of this study was that there was no significantly transfer of cognitive skills from L1, Bahasa, to L2, English. It can be seen from the process of transfer RAN and WM as the subskills, that most of the students made different errors both in L1 and L2 RAN and WM, and they have different levels of achievement in L1 and L2 cognitive skills.
Increasing Students’ Motivation in Writing through Diving and Climbing Strategy Minda, Sri
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.53

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This research aimed to find the effect of teaching strategy on the students’ motivation in writing and the students’ problems during the strategy implementation. Climbing and Diving was the strategy that was applied in this research. The design of the research is experimental. The first year students were taken as the population of the research. They are the Intensive language learning programme students in IAIN Padangsidimpuan. Questionnaire and interview were used to get the data. Likert scale was used in the questionnaire to score the students’ responses. From the calculation using t-test, the t value = 0.756 is the t table α = 0.05. It means that the students’ motivation in writing is significantly affected by Climbing and Diving strategy. During the implementation of the strategy, the students faced two dominant problems. They are time limitation and no specific pattern. The short time offered by this strategy does not give the students more chances to write and because of no pattern makes students lose control in writing.
Requesting and Refusing Politeness Expression Teacher’s Instruction in Teaching Learning Process Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.54

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This research conducted to describe the request and refusal polite expression when teacher instruct students. The writer has chosen English teacher and the object is 1 teacher. The writer joins in the class and records the activities when teachers teach students. The data analyzed by using qualitative method. The types of politeness are based on the Brown and Levinson’s theory about politeness strategy that should people use when they instruct others. There are 24 male students and 30 female students who are follow this research. The research instrument to collect the data is through observation the conversation during learning and teaching process. All the utterances relate to politeness strategy produced by the students and teacher write down and 2 conversations are chose to be analyzed based on politeness strategies The result of this research shows that there are three types of instructional activities; motivating students (1 expression), informing students of objective (1 expression), helping students recall prerequisites (1 expression), presenting information and example (1 expression) and providing practice and feedback (7 expressions). Teacher used four types of them, Bald on Record (4 expressions), Positive Politeness (16 expressions), Negative Politeness (6 expressions), and off- record (2 expressions). There are 3 expressions are polite requests and no impolite refusal. From that result, the writer concludes that teacher often to use Positive Politeness by reasoning that it types of politeness strategy is to make the relationship between teacher and students more intimate during teaching learning process. This research can lead other researcher to conduct research on Politeness strategy. It also can lead the teachers and the students to make a good interaction by applying the politeness strategy in the classroom so that they can maintain a good communication one another
The Implementation of Field Trips as Edu-Tourism to Improve Students’ Speaking Ability at University Level Harahap, Dina Irmayanti; Firdaus, Firdayanti
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.55

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Field trip programs as edu-tourism in university level were viewed as the great equalizer in terms of delivering students to cultural heritage awareness. So, they had seen these experiential learning as a central of educational mission. Higher level education especially university which implemented field trip programs as supporting activities in the English for tourism lesson was gladly endured the expense and disruption of providing field trips as the primary purpose to provide a learning opportunity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of educational field trips as edu-tourism at university level. This is a qualitative study which is carried out by survey and observation. The population of this study is the English Department students of Potensi Utama University. There were 150 respondents in this research which included of 50 teachers and 100 students were randomly selected. The instrument of this study used questionnaires and speaking test items. The questionnaire consisted of 30 items. The collection of in this research were analysed by using simple percentage method. The place for field trip activity was held in the ecotourism of Bukit Lawang, which located at Bahorok sub-district, Langkat Regency, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The result of this study hoped that educational field trips are helpful to cope up with advance learning to develop students’ interest especially speaking ability.
An Analysis of Pragmatic Presupposition in Maturity Episode on Golden Ways Show Sianipar, Maria Olivia Christina
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.56

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Pragmatics is concerned with the study of meaning as communicated by speaker or writer and interpreted by a listener or a reader. It has consequently more to do with the analysis of what people mean by their utterances. Describing the types of presupposition by the utterances in a talk show named Golden Ways is the objective of this research. The subject of this research is a talk show entitled maturity. The data are some utterances said by the speaker and heard by the hearer. Utterances between the host and the audiences from this show can show the presupposition. The writer analyzed the types of presupposition by Yule’s theory (1996) to find out what types are often used in this talk show. The data analysis is conducted by classifying and categorizing the data to find the inferences. The writer uses a descriptive method because it describes the presupposition in the talk show and it was suitable to the purpose of the study. As Monsen stated (2008: 5) the descriptive research often illustrates a relevant but non quantified topic involving a well-focused research question. It generates narrative data that describe words instead of numbers. The writer has found all six types of presupposition which applied in this talk show. This research shows that presupposition always exist in utterances.
Interpersonal Meaning Analysis in the Tale’s Story of Sabai Nan Aluih Uswar, Yenita; Andriani, Nova
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 3 No. 2: July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v3i2.57

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Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is a study of language which views language as two characteristics, systemic and functional. With using SFL, the researchers try to analyze the tale’s story of Sabai Nan Aluih. The research aim is to identify the interpersonal meaning realized in that story and to reveal the speech function of language use in that story. The research design of this analysis is descriptive qualitative research. The object of this research is the interpersonal meaning analysis of clauses as exchange in the tale of Sabai Nan Aluih. The data of this research is the clauses as exchange in the story of Sabai Nan Aluih. The source of data which is used in this research is the documentation of the data research paper. The researchers use document analysis from the story of Sabai Nan Aluih as collecting data. The data is analyzed by using description method. In the interpersonal analysis, declarative mood dominates almost the story, it is about 91 %. And, the data analysis of speech function is found in the story of Sabai Nan Aluih, statement, question and command, in where statement is domination from the story about 94%. Thus, it is important that the using of interpersonal meaning and the speech function of the story of Sabai Nana Aluih is as information
Colloquial Speech of University Students Utterance Lubis, Fauziah Khairani; Bahri, Syamsul
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 4 No. 1: January 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v4i1.59

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The purpose of this study is to know more about the use of colloquial speech that grows and develops in the youth generation particularly college students. The researcher applied a qualitative descriptive research method with the theory of types of colloquial speech according to Yule (2010) as a detailed explanation. The research subject was students majoring in the English department at the language and art faculty, State University of Medan. Participant observation and interviews were the technique in collecting data. The result showed that from fifty samples of data, there were only seven of nine types shown by students namely, coinage, borrowing, compounding, blending, clipping, acronyms, and multiple processes. College students tend to show the use of coinage, blending, and acronyms. Communicating using colloquial speech or slang can help the user look more relaxed, cooler, confident, and not left behind. The informants adopt colloquial speech from online media even surrounding where they lived and applied it to the daily conversation with groups of friends.
Online Learning of Foreign Language Program in the Intensive Learning Class at the IAIN Padangsidimpuan Language Development Center Amin, Irsal; Siregar, Khoiruddin Manahan; Minda, Sri
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 4 No. 1: January 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v4i1.60

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Pandemic learning forcibly moved from face-to-face learning into online learning. It makes teachers and learning transformation students IAIN Language Development Center Padangsidimpuan get a new challenge, they must master the teaching materials and teaching strategies as well as the need to master Technology internet-based learning. This study was carried on to find out how language learning Arabic online and challenges in learning the language at the Center for Language Development IAIN Padangsidimpuan. The research method applied a qualitative descriptive study. Participants were comprised of 178 students and lecturers at IAIN Padangsidimpuan Language Development Center academic year 2019/2020. Research instruments used were questionnaires, and documents from online learning screenshots. Analysis of this study employed the technique of presenting data in a narrative that resulted in the conclusion of the study. The results of this research indicated that the applications used in language teaching at the Center for Development Language were google classroom and WhatsApp. Barriers to learning are inadequate internet networks in a student residence. The biggest challenge of online learning is the lecturer and the students did not concentrate. Moreover, smartphones used in learning provided adverse effects on eye health and lack of interest in language learning. Lack of evaluation of learning and also lack time management that has been specified. A decrease in student achievement on speaking skill due to no reciprocal process orally in the learning process of faculty to students. There is a need for a new strategy at the Center for Language Development IAIN Padangsidimpuan so that learning objectives can be achieved. Lastly, the most important thing is that the preparation of digital facilities and infrastructure in implementing online language learning.
An Evaluation of TOEFL Benchmark Policy as an Exit Requirement for Undergraduate Students Rahma, Endah Anisa; Syafitri, Rina; Syahputri, Veni Nella; Parlindungan, Firman
SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning) Vol. 4 No. 1: January 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/saltel.v4i1.61

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This study investigated the TOEFL benchmark policy as an exit requirement for Universitas Teuku Umar students. The research method used was survey design hereby the data from the questionnaire and students' TOEFL score were collected. Under the policy, the students have to pass the standard passing score of TOEFL to graduate. 100 non-English major students from Universitas Teuku Umar participated in this study. The results of the study revealed that the participants gave more positive responses than negative ones. The extend of approval for this policy seemed more related to their abilities, awareness of the importance of learning English, and motivation to learn English. The result from TOEFL scores taken from 2018-2019 found that as many as 58% of students failed to obtain minimum criteria (˃ 400) while only 42% of them reached 400 or above. It indicates that Universitas Teuku Umar students are not ready yet to face this policy.  On the other hand, based on the questionnaire result, most students agreed with the implementation of TOEFL as an exit requirement, however, a minimum passing score should be evaluated and a set of students' needs under the policy should be facilitated.

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