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Indonesian TESOL Journal
Published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26225441     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24256/itj
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Indonesian TESOL Journal (ITJ) published by LP2M IAIN Palopo is a biannual, refereed, open access, and practitioner-oriented electronic journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work of the current theory and research in the field of TESOL. It publishes both conceptual and research-based articles within the fields of teaching English as a foreign or second language, English language teaching and learning, and English language teachers training and education. Then, it aims to provide a medium for second and foreign language scholars, researchers, teachers, and officials at any level to involve in the ways that research and theorizing can inform, shape, and ground teaching practices and perspectives. In other words, it also provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members of the profession worldwide about research and theory-based practices as well as practice-oriented theorizing and research.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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Investigating the Effect of Using English Islamic Pop Songs on Students’ Vocabulary Size Nurdin, Mardiana; Asmawati, Andi; Najamuddin, Muh.
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4104

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English is a foreign language in Indonesia. Students need to know more about its vocabulary to use English to communicate. One of the strategies to improve students’ vocabulary size is through English Pop songs. This study investigated the effect of English Islamic Pop songs on students’ vocabulary size. The method employed was experimental research with a Pre-Experimental design. The population was the first-year students of an Islamic senior high school, and the samples selected were 20 students using a simple random technique. This study used two vocabulary tests to collect data: pre and post-test and Vocabulary Level Test (VLT). Data gained were analyzed using data analysis techniques through SPSS Statistical V22.0. The result indicated that using English Islamic Pop songs improved students’ vocabulary size; however, this was not followed by the level improvement. Students’ vocabulary size level remained at 2000 words. Various songs by different singers will be needed for further research. Therefore, using Islamic Pop songs in teaching vocabulary is suggested to introduce Islamic English words and phrases to students.
An Acoustic Analysis of Word Stress Production by Indonesian Learners of English Nurpahmi, Sitti; Muthi'ah, Muthi'ah; Nur, Nur Aliyah; Basrun, Aldrianti Dinar
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4167

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:   Although word stress is a crucial aspect of English speaking, it is not given much emphasis in Indonesia's EFL instruction. Students, consequently, lack the theoretical understanding of how to properly stress syllables in English words. This study uses a program named Praat to examine the acoustic parameters of word stress produced by EFL students in terms of its intensity level. These parameters can indicate whether the students pronounce two-syllable words of nouns and verbs accurately. The subjects of this research were the third-year students of English Education Department who were selected purposively based on the students’ results of EF SET (Standardized English Test). The findings revealed that the students produced more inaccurate word stress when pronouncing nouns than they did when pronouncing verbs. Moreover, the inaccurate word stress produced by the students was divided into three categories: equation stress, no-stress placement, and reverse stress. Among the three categories, equation stress is the most common error found in this study. This study provides insight into the features of word stress and the acoustic measurement of word stress produced by Indonesian learners of English. It implies that there is a need to integrate explicit instruction on word stress. This could involve dedicated lessons on stress placement, incorporating practical exercises and feedback mechanisms to help students develop a theoretical understanding and practical skills in pronouncing English words accurately. The study also encourages future research in related areas, suggesting a focus on other pronunciation problems like intonation. This broader approach to research can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges Indonesian learners face in mastering English pronunciation that can provide a foundation for curriculum development and instructional strategies aimed at enhancing English language proficiency in Indonesia.     
A Comparative Analysis of Pronunciation Proficiency among Arabic and English Department Students Using Accent Software Asmawati, Nur; Nurdin, Nurdin
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4179

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One way to improve pronunciation skills is to use sophisticated technology, namely software that can help reduce accent errors. In this study we used ELSA Speak software which is an application (app) for moderating a non-native English accent. This study aims to determine whether accent reduction software can improve students’ pronunciation abilities. It uses quantitative methods with an experimental research approach. The research was conducted at one of the Islamic universities in Indonesia. We recruited 40 students – 20 from the English department and 20 from the Arabic language department. Their ages are between 19 and 20, and they have been studying English and Arabic within their departments for four semesters. Ten students from each department were allocated to the experimental class, and ten other students from both majors were placed in the control class. The experimental class was taught by researchers using accent reduction software, while the control class was taught by an English teacher using conventional techniques. We used a voice recorder to capture students’ pronunciation. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis and t-test. The results of the study show that the application of accent reduction software as a medium for teaching English pronunciation can improve students’ skills in English pronunciation (t = 3.538, tcalculate> ttable). This software helps students produce English words clearly and easily because they can hear and imitate the sounds it generates. The implication of using the software can help students to imitate native speaker pronunciation and teachers can reduce their efforts in pronouncing native English sounds because the software functions as a pronunciation learning aid
Assessing Listening Comprehension Skills in Indonesian Islamic Higher Education EFL Classrooms: Current Practices, Challenges and Solutions Rasyid, Muhammad Nur Akbar; Rauf, Masykur; Junaid, Syahruni; Nur, Serliah; Syukur, Helmi
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4187

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The present study aims to examine the current practices, constraints, and potential enablers when assessing students' listening skills in Indonesian Islamic higher education EFL classrooms. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study research design. The selection of the participants used purposive sampling. The study used interviews as a data gathering technique, involving six EFL lecturers in one Indonesian Islamic higher education institution in South Sulawesi. The findings show participants’ awareness of the various alternative methods to assess students’ listening skills. However, their discussions tend to focus on what is easiest to use as opposed to what matters most for students’ listening skills. Furthermore, participants’ descriptions of EFL lecturers’ constraints in assessing listening skills encompass various educational aspects, which could be classified into resources and practical constraints. The former includes a lack of representative language laboratories and learning resources for conducting quality listening assessment practices. The latter relates to time constraints, auditory surroundings, and designing and developing listening assessment instruments. Therefore, the participants raised several key strategies to enhance quality listening assessment practices, ranging from resources to practical strategies. This includes a high quality and sufficient quantity of educational resources, the use of diverse and authentic assessment tasks, and more collaborative work to share best practices and experience in conducting quality listening assessment practices. These findings imply the need for reformulation of existing practices and policies related to foreign language assessment that could have significant impacts on EFL students, teachers, and classrooms.
Exploring Digital Learning Support to Foster EFL Student Interests in Indonesian Higher Education Shafa, Shafa; Paramma, Muhammad Azwar; Noor, Widya Noviana; Kordja, Baharuddin
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4198

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Developments in education highlight the need for conventional learning approaches to evolve in response to technological advances in digitally integrated learning, including hybrid or digital learning approaches. Digital-based teaching in higher education has begun to be implemented comprehensively, although it is still full of challenges. This study aims to determine students’ learning interest in digital-based instruction in the universities of East Kalimantan. It employed a purposive sample of 91 EFL students in their second and fourth semesters. This study reveals the potential for implementing digital-based instruction to support the increased interest in learning among EFL students in universities. It demonstrates the significance of digital learning as an adaptation of technological educational advances. However, implementing digital instruction in higher education is not effortless for students as end-users. Numerous students are resistant and unable to adjust to the shift towards online and digital learning. They tend not to participate actively in class and even ignore the material and assignments given. Therefore, these findings contribute to advancing future research on digital learning. They will also strengthen developments in digital learning based on user requirements and the learning context. In light of these findings, stakeholders in higher education need to make efforts to adjust the digital-based instruction applied to students’ abilities and needs, as well as the context of the lectures being held. Further research is required to incorporate a broader range of substantial participants and diverse data in order to attain a more comprehensive understanding of students’ learning interest in digital learning.
Exploring Students’ Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) and Self-Regulated Language Learning from a Sociocultural Perspective Fauziah, Fauziah; Diana, Novita
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.4225

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This study investigates the phenomenon of informal digital learning of English (IDLE) among students engaged in independent online learning environments. Focusing on practices for students’ language development, this study explores how students autonomously acquire English language skills through informal digital means and examines the implications. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews to collect and analyse data from a diverse group of independent online learners of English (N= 182) from 23 different Indonesian universities. Quantitative data reveals that approximately 45.1% of the variation in self-regulated language learning can be explained with informal digital learning of English identified as one of the predictors. On the other hand, qualitative data findings indicate that students actively engage in IDLE through a variety of digital channels, including social media, online forums, language learning apps, and YouTube tutorials. These informal learning activities encompass a wide range of language skills, from vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation improvement to cultural understanding and conversational proficiency. Implications of this research point to the importance of recognising and harnessing students’ IDLE practices in formal educational settings. Educators and institutions can leverage these insights to design more effective online language learning programmes that incorporate elements of informal digital learning.
Teaching Speaking Through the Use of Aleta Malebbie Application Masruddin; Imran, Ali; Trihauli, Afnan Danin; Wulandari, Wulandari; Nur, Muh. Ilham
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.6234

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This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using Aleta Malebbie application in teaching speaking at IAIN Palopo. Using an experimental research method, this study involved 15 fifth semester students who were tested using a pre-test and post-test in the form of a speaking test. The data was analyzed using SPSS 22 with a t-test to determine the significance of the difference in the results before and after the treatment. The results showed that the Aleta Malebbie application was effective in improving students' speaking skills, as indicated by the increase in the average score of the post-test compared to the pre-test.
Implementation of ICT on Speaking for Intercultural Communication at Higher Education: Lecturers’ Point of View Hasyim, Ruslan; Noni, Nurdin; Nur, Sahril
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v6i2.6336

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This study investigates the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching speaking for intercultural communication from higher education lecturers’ point of view, focusing on pedagogical strategies, challenges, and outcomes. Through a qualitative case study involving three English department lecturers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong, Indonesia. Data were collected via classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. Findings reveal that lecturers leveraged ICT tools such as video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), multimedia simulations, gamified platforms (e.g., Kahoot), and collaborative digital projects to support students’ intercultural competencies, including empathy, adaptability, and critical reflection. Structured activities like impromptu debates, role-plays, and multimedia case studies enabled authentic cross-cultural interactions, aligning with pedagogical frameworks such as the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Despite ICT’s transformative potential, challenges included resource constraints (e.g., unstable internet, limited hardware), lecturer preparedness, and balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application. Lecturers adapted by integrating personal intercultural experiences, digital storytelling, and asynchronous tools (e.g., Padlet) to foster engagement. The study underscores ICT’s role in bridging cultural divides while highlighting the need for context-sensitive strategies, particularly in multilingual, resource-limited settings. Limitations include a small sample size and reliance on lecturer self-reports, suggesting future research should incorporate student perspectives.
A Literary Materials as a Foundation for English Language Education in Junior Secondary Schools Iswahyudi, Sabrina Retnasari; Jabu, Baso; Salija, Kisman
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v6i2.6622

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This study examines the efficacy of literature-based instruction in fostering English language proficiency among junior secondary school students in Makassar, Indonesia. Employing a mixed-methods research design, data were collected from 120 students and 8 teachers across four public junior high schools through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, pre- and post-tests, and document analysis over one academic semester. Findings reveal that classes utilizing literary texts demonstrated significantly higher improvements in vocabulary acquisition (27.3%), reading comprehension (23.1%), and writing skills (19.7%) compared to control groups using conventional textbooks. Furthermore, qualitative analysis indicates enhanced student engagement, cultural awareness, and critical thinking skills when literature served as the primary instructional material. The study concludes that systematically integrated literary materials provide a comprehensive foundation for language development that addresses both linguistic competence and higher-order thinking skills essential for adolescent learners at this critical developmental stage.
Implementation of ICT on Speaking for Intercultural Communication at Higher Education: Lecturers’ Point of View Hasyim, Ruslan; Noni, Nurdin; Nur, Sahril
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v6i2.6336

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This study investigates the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching speaking for intercultural communication from higher education lecturers’ point of view, focusing on pedagogical strategies, challenges, and outcomes. Through a qualitative case study involving three English department lecturers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong, Indonesia. Data were collected via classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. Findings reveal that lecturers leveraged ICT tools such as video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), multimedia simulations, gamified platforms (e.g., Kahoot), and collaborative digital projects to support students’ intercultural competencies, including empathy, adaptability, and critical reflection. Structured activities like impromptu debates, role-plays, and multimedia case studies enabled authentic cross-cultural interactions, aligning with pedagogical frameworks such as the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Despite ICT’s transformative potential, challenges included resource constraints (e.g., unstable internet, limited hardware), lecturer preparedness, and balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application. Lecturers adapted by integrating personal intercultural experiences, digital storytelling, and asynchronous tools (e.g., Padlet) to foster engagement. The study underscores ICT’s role in bridging cultural divides while highlighting the need for context-sensitive strategies, particularly in multilingual, resource-limited settings. Limitations include a small sample size and reliance on lecturer self-reports, suggesting future research should incorporate student perspectives.

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