cover
Contact Name
Yenita Sembiring, S..S.,M.Hum.
Contact Email
yenitasembiring@unprimdn.ac.id
Phone
-
Journal Mail Official
jurnalelt@unprimdn.ac.id
Editorial Address
-
Location
Kota medan,
Sumatera utara
INDONESIA
English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)
ISSN : 23387548     EISSN : 26861526     DOI : https://doi.org/10.34012
ELT Prima is refered journal, published twice a year. An attempt is made to mantain a balanced coverage of language, literature, culture, teaching,pshycs, and comunication.
Arjuna Subject : -
Articles 204 Documents
Grammatical errors in writing Narrative text made by Ninth Grade Students of SMPN 1 Kuta Buluh Fachri Yunanda; Vanessa Liandri; Lestari Simanjuntak; Suci Lestari Kembaren; Bambang Nur Alamsyah Lubis; Nurmahyuni Asrul
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.4013

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the different types of errors that ninth-grade students at SMPN 1 Kuta Buluh, Tanah Karo committed when writing narrative texts during the academic year 2022–2023. There were 28 students in this study. The author used a qualitative descriptive approach. On Friday, May 19, 2023, an offline investigation was conducted. The researchers looked into the narrative text writing errors made by the students. The categorization of student writing errors was the study's main goal. The Surface Strategy Taxonomy analysis of the results revealed 40 mistakes in the students' narrative text. 11 addition mistakes totaling 27.5% were made, as were 20 omission mistakes totaling 50%, 7 misformation mistakes totaling 17.5%, and 2 misordering mistakes totaling 5%. The most typical mistake is omission (20).
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS ERRORS IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT (A Case Study in the Tenth Grade Students of SMA Free Methodist Medan ) Betty Silaban; Natalia Widya Pasca Tarigan
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.4065

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe main objective of this descriptive study was to investigate and categorize the mistakes made by 10th-grade students at SMA Free Methodist Medan when they wrote recount texts. Researchers assessed with a written test, which found 168 errors. The study showed that the five most common types of errors occurred, with misspellings being the most common accounting for 58 errors (35%), pronoun usage with 17 errors (10%), simple past tense with 46 errors (27%), punctuation with 23 errors (14%), and preposition usage with 24 errors (14%). Among them, spelling errors were found to be the most dominant, accounting for 35% of the total errors. The researchers also analyzed the causes of these errors and identified three main factors: first language interference with 51 errors (36%), carelessness with 71 errors (50%), and translation with 20 errors (14%). Carelessness was found to be the primary cause, contributingto50% of the errors.
CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE IN ENGLISH LISTENING COMPREHENSION Tiur Dosmaria Turnip; Feni Agnes Sinaga; Jamaluddin Nasution
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.4101

Abstract

There are some English learners feel hard in understanding a sentence when they are tested in listening comprehension. It can be seen when they are joining a test about English conversation although they have learned English Vocabulary and English Grammar. To increase the English learners’ listening comprehension ability, it is so necessary to introduce basic theories of Pragmatics to the English learners. Conversational Implicature theories by Grice is one of the most important aspects from the Pragmatics theories. Conversational Implicature by Grice focused on the phenomenon theory of conveying more than what have been explained in the theory. That is why, English learners as English listeners in this situation must be able to master the conversational implicature theory that already explained by Grice. It was about how to infer the implicature in guiding English learners’ learning and it is able to be learned in such theories in listening comprehension. This research attempted to examine the correlation between them and it stated the role played in the conversational implicature in listening comprehension.
Improving The Students’ English Ability by Using PowerPoint Presentation Ika Swantika; Refin Harissandi; Rossya Diva Anwar
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.4103

Abstract

This research was done to investigate how PowerPoint presentation technique improves students’ speaking ability. Researchers used a qualitative method which is pre-experimental research design by applying pre-test and post-test based on the indicators of speaking skill, namely: Material, Manner, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation. The data obtained were categorized and analyzed based on several related theories. Regarding the result, it was found that the students shown a positive result by implementing PowerPoint presentation. Student perceives that it helps them to evaluate their ability to speak English, increasing motivation, as well as allowing them to think critically in the use of language. Although several aspects must be developed such as student pronunciation. This finding indicates that PowerPoint presentations are useful for improving students speaking skills
Peran Guru Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Di Kelas XI SMKN 9 Medan Yesli May Veronika Saragih; Christin Agustina Purba; Sartika Sari
English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : elt

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Motivation is the drive to do an action or work that is influenced by internal factors and external factors. One of the external factors is the teacher. Teachers are the main success factor in the teaching and learning process. Teachers have a crucial role in determining the quality of learning that is carried out. The purpose of this research is to find out how the learning motivation of students in class XI SMKN 9 Medan and to find out the role of teachers in increasing student learning motivation in Indonesian language subjects in class XI SMKN 9 Medan. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research method. The results showed that student learning motivation in Indonesian language subjects was very much considered by teachers at SMKN 9 Medan and almost evenly the enthusiasm of students was very high in learning Indonesian. Because the Indonesian learning process is not monotonous and not boring for students. The role of teachers in increasing student learning motivation in Indonesian language subjects in class XI SMKN 9 Medan is that teachers act as motivators not only as educators but also as parents with the aim of knowing students' interests and motivation. Teachers conduct assessments to each student to determine learning motivation and student learning achievement periodically.
Moral Value and Character Education Found In The Movie Upside-Down Magic Debora Putri Faomasi Liaptu Zega; Hermika Manik; Natalia Widya Pasca Tarigan
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.4146

Abstract

Moral values are very closely related to character education where the goal is to continuously shape and train individual abilities for self-improvement towards a better life.This journal discusses moral values and character education through the medium of a film entitled reverse magic at SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan. This study aims to find moral values and character education in the film Upside-Down Magic and also to determine the relevance of moral values and character education contained in the film for class VIII students of SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan. The type of research used is a type of qualitative research. The research instruments are note-taking and interviews. The source of the research data was the results of note taking obtained by students through watching films and interviews conducted by researchers with 21 grade VIII students and 2 teachers at SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan. The results obtained by the researcher proved that there were moral values and character education that were found by the students themselves in the film entitled Upside-down magic and were proven to be relevant to students which were obtained through interviews with 21 students and 2 teachers. As for the implementation process, the researcher gave instructions to students to be able to discover moral values and character education for themselves in the Reverse magic film by showing the film directly to students.The results of this study have an impact on character education, namely increasing students' motivation to pay more attention to their character. Students are also inspired to apply moral values and character education in everyday life such as never giving up, discipline, courage and perseverance.
THEME TYPES ANALYSIS OF PARATACTIC CLAUSE COMPLEXES OF LUKE CHAPTER 17 OF THE ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION BIBLE IN THE ESV.org Sahat Taruli Siahaan; Samuel B.T Simorangkir
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.3790

Abstract

This aim’s study is to analyse the textual function such as theme types of the biblical text of Luke Chapter 17 of the English Standard Version in the site ESV.org. The data of this research are English clauses of English Standard Version (ESV) that comprises 56 clauses from 5 subtopics of Luke Chapter 17. The data source for this research is a biblical version text of English Standard Version (ESV) of Edition 2016 in the online bible site ESV.org. The biblical chapter of Luke 17 comprises 5 subtitles, that is (1) Temptations to Sin, (2) Increase Our Faith, (3) Unworthy Servants, (4) Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers, and (5) The Coming of the Kingdom. The theory used in this study is of Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics. The technical model approach of the data analysis of this research is of Eggins (2004: 314; 318-320) regarding (1) four types of theme (Eggins, 2004: 300-316); (2) theme type analysis in declarative sentence; (3) theme type analysis in elliptical declaratives; (4) theme type analysis in WH-interrogatives; (5) theme type analysis in imperatives; (6) theme in paratactic clause complexes; (7) theme in hypotactic clause complexes; and (8) 3 types of adjuncts (Eggins, 2004: 160-170). Based on the results of research data analysis, the results of this study are: 1) four types of theme of paratactic clause complexes of Luke 17 in the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible revised Edition 2016, that is (1) the topical themes with 33 items (62%), (2) the interpersonal theme with 4 items (7%), (3) the textual theme with 13 items (24%) and (4) the multiple themes with 3 items (7%); 2) the topical themes (62%) is the dominant type of theme of paratactic clause complexes on biblical text of Luke Chapter 17 of the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible in the ESV.og. Keywords: theme_types_analysis; paratactic_clause_complexes; Luke_Chapter_17; English_Standard_Version_Bible; the_ESV.org
The Multiple intelligences Strategy into Students’ Reading Comprehension Mastery at eleventh grade students’ of SMA Swasta HKBP Sidorame Carolina Pakpahan
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.3815

Abstract

This study deals with the effort of finding the effect of the Multiple Intelligences Strategy on the students’ reading comprehension Mastery. This study was conducted by using experimental quantitative research. The objective of this study is to find out whether Multiple Intelligences Strategy affects students’ reading comprehension mastery or not. There were 60 students used as the sample of this research who came from eleventh-grade students’of Accounting (AK) major in SMA Swasta HKBP Sidorame. The sample of this research was divided into two groups namely experimental group XI IPA consists 30 students and control group XI IPS consists of 30 students. The experimental group was taught by using Multiple Intelligences Strategy and the control group was taught by using Conventional Method namely Direct Instruction Strategy. The instrument used for collecting the data that was tested in the form of multiple choices with a total number of 25 questions. The test was divided into pre-test and post-test. The data was analyzed by using a t-test formula to see whether the Multiple Intelligences Strategy significantly affects students’ reading comprehension or not. The result of the analysis shows that the t-observed (3.33) is higher than the t-table (1.671) with a level of significance (0.05) and the degree of freedom (df= 58). The result of the analysis shows that the hypothesis of the study is accepted. It can be concluded that Multiple Intelligences Strategy affects students’ reading comprehension. In this study, the writer suggests that teachers should be able to use Multiple Intelligences strategies as an alternative in the teaching process for improving and creating enjoyable learning experiences, especially reading comprehension. Keywords: Multiple Intelligences, Reading Comprehension, Strategy
IMPLICATURE IN FACEBOOK CONVERSATION: PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS Ika Susanti; Wiwik Mardiana
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.3868

Abstract

Facebook is one of famous social network around people in Indonesia. Here, they can connect to a lot of person around the world. This paper focused in discussing the implicature meaning on speaker utterance and the aim of producing those utterance. Implicature from Yule were used to convey this problem. This paper used qualitative as the method to elaborate the analysis and discussion of the problem. The result of analysis show that speaker imply some point in their communication, such as unknown, agreement or disagreement, and yes/no. Furthermore, this paper conclude there are three aim of people in using implicature meaning while they are speaking; for saving act, making a joke, and mocking.
INFLUENCE OF ONLINE GAMES ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF TRI KARYA SUNGGAL SMK leonardo sibarani; Rah mawati
ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): English Language Teaching Prima
Publisher : English Language Teaching Prima Journal (ELT)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/elt.v5i1.3885

Abstract

The development of the times makes it easy for humans to carry out their activities. Thedevelopment of the times affects various fields of technology and entertainment, one of thedevelopments in the field of technology and entertainment is the large number of online gamesthat can be found both on websites and on Android bases. Online games are games that areplayed online or using the internet network, online games can be easily found in internet cafesand mobile phones, so everyone can easily access them, both children and adults can play them.Online games have two impacts, namely good and bad. The good impact is to entertain its users.The bad impact is that many users forget the time, so they forget to do their work. This is provenby the results of this study, statistical test results with SPSS on variable X1 (online game),obtained a calculated value = 17.040 and a significance of 0< 5% so that Ho was rejected. Thismeans that the variable of influence of online games has an influence.Keywords :Online Games and Learning Achievement

Page 9 of 21 | Total Record : 204