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English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26223597     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24853/elif.x.x.xx-xx
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Journal conceptually concerned on an interdisciplinary field of English Applied Linguistics and Literature, including: Bilingualism Multilingualism Conversation Analysis Contrastive Linguistics Sign Linguistics Language Assessment Literacies Discourse Analysis Language Pedagogy Second Language Acquisition Language Planning and Policy Interlinguistics Stylistics Language Teacher Education Pragmatics Forensic Linguistics Translation Literature
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 125 Documents
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Medical-Adapted Fable in Teaching English for Nursing Purposes Andanty, Ferra Dian; Setiawan, Rahmat
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.1.1-12

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English proficiency is essential in nursing education, as nurses must communicate medical information accurately while demonstrating empathy and ethical awareness. However, many English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses remain limited to vocabulary and grammar memorization, neglecting contextual and humanistic aspects of learning. This study introduces medical-adapted fables as an alternative medium for English instruction in nursing. Employing a mixed-method exploratory–descriptive design, data were gathered from 150 nursing students in Surabaya through questionnaires, complemented by interviews with three participants for deeper insights. Findings reveal that students could recognize key medical vocabulary such as blood pressure (80%), infection (76.7%), and diagnosis (74.7%), along with medical devices including thermometer (86.7%), stethoscope (83.3%), and syringe (80.7%). Ethical communication values were also strongly perceived, particularly empathy (88%), active listening (84.7%), and confidentiality (76.7%). Perception scores exceeded 4.2 on a Likert scale, indicating positive responses toward storytelling as a learning tool. Interviews further highlighted that fables provided memorable and emotionally engaging contexts, fostering confidence and sensitivity in English use. The novelty of this research lies in integrating narrative pedagogy into ESP for nursing, offering promising implications for vocabulary learning, ethical awareness, and global communication readiness.
Students’ Anxiety in Undergraduate Thesis Writing Prasetyaningrum, Ari; Ayu Suraya, St; Dwi Maulani, Astrid; Wati, Laila
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.115-124

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Undergraduate thesis is the final task that must be submitted by students of the English Study Program at Hamzanwadi University as proof of their achievement in conducting scientific research. However, the process of writing an undergraduate thesis often causes anxiety since the students come from an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. This study aimed to analyze the level and types of anxiety. A descriptive quantitative approach was used in this study. The study involved 20 students as participants. The researchers distributed questionnaires to identify the students’ anxiety level and types of anxiety during the process of undergraduate thesis writing. According to the findings from the questionnaires, the students experienced a severe level of anxiety, with the dominant types being somatic anxiety, followed by cognitive anxiety and avoidance behaviour. Therefore, it is necessary to provide strategies to improve students’ competence and self-confidence so that they can produce a qualified final task.
Tindak Tutur Larangan dan Strategi Kesantunan pada Rambu Kereta LRT–Bahasa Inggris: Analisis Pragmatis Handayani, Wuriy; Arfani, Sri
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.81-92

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This study investigates prohibitive speech acts and politeness strategies in Indonesian–English bilingual signage used in the LRT Jabodebek system from a pragmatic perspective. Prohibition signs in public transportation function not only as informational messages but also as regulatory tools that shape passenger behavior in order to maintain safety, order, and comfort. Adopting a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach, the data consist of written prohibition signs collected from stations, train carriages, and supporting facilities through documentation techniques. The analysis is based on Speech Act Theory (Austin, 1962; Searle, 1975), the concepts of directness and indirectness (Blum-Kulka, House, & Kasper, 1989), and Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory. The findings show that prohibitive speech acts are realized through various linguistic forms, ranging from highly direct imperatives to more impersonal declarative constructions. Safety-related prohibitions tend to employ stronger illocutionary force, whereas comfort-related prohibitions incorporate politeness strategies as a form of mitigation. The use of bilingual signage also enhances clarity and accessibility for diverse passengers, supporting more effective public communication in multilingual transportation settings.
Grammatical Cohesion in Digital Fiction: A Study of Darkest Fears on Wattpad Putu Eka Elia Utari, Luh; Ayu Kadek Claria, Dewa; Nyoman Muliana, I
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.93-102

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This research investigates the types and functions of grammatical cohesion found in the story Darkest Fears on Wattpad. In this study, the theory proposed by Halliday and Hasan (1976) in their book Cohesion in English was applied as the analytical framework. The data source of this research is the Darkest Fears story on Wattpad, which consists of 29 chapters. A descriptive qualitative method was employed to address the research problem. The results show that all types of grammatical cohesion are present in the story, namely reference, substitution, ellipsis, and conjunction. Furthermore, each type performs different functions within the text. Reference functions as a directional device that helps readers understand the context being referred to. Substitution replaces elements in the text with alternative forms, while ellipsis omits elements by leaving them implicit or zero. Finally, conjunction functions to relate and connect elements within the text.
Enhancing University Students’ English Speaking through MALL: Integrating the Practice English Speaking Talk Application Setiyanti, Anis; Suharsiwi, Suharsiwi
English Language in Focus (ELIF) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): English Language in Focus (ELIF)
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24853/elif.8.2.103-114

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English has become a global lingua franca that plays a crucial role in academic, professional, and intercultural communication, leading higher education institutions to emphasize English speaking competence as an essential graduate skill. However, many university students still experience considerable difficulties in speaking English fluently due to limited vocabulary, pronunciation challenges, lack of confidence, and insufficient exposure to authentic communication environments. The rapid advancement of mobile technology has introduced Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) as an innovative pedagogical approach that enables flexible, autonomous, and interactive language learning. This study aims to enhance university students’ English-speaking ability through the integration of the Practice English Speaking Talk application within a MALL framework using a Classroom Action Research design. The research involved 32 undergraduate students and was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting stages, with data collected through speaking performance tests, classroom observations, interviews, and learning documentation. The findings indicate significant improvement in students’ speaking competence, with the average speaking score increasing from 58.1 in the pre-cycle stage to 68.8 in Cycle I and further improving to 79.9 in Cycle II. Student participation increased from 46% to 88%, while speaking confidence improved from 40% to 85%, alongside improvements in fluency, pronunciation accuracy, vocabulary mastery, grammatical competence, participation, confidence, and learner autonomy. These findings suggest that mobile-assisted speaking applications provide an effective pedagogical solution for enhancing communicative competence in higher education English instruction.

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