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English Focus: Journal of English Language Education
Published by Universitas Pancasakti Tegal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26146355     DOI : 10.24905
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
English Focus was launched with the intention to make quality research output available for scholars in the field of language education. Although the focus is primarily on research on language education, we will also consider papers in other areas of applied linguistics such as language testing as far as they have clear implications for language teaching/learning. Reviews of the literature are not acceptable for this Journal; however, status papers by experts in the field are called for as long as explicit implications are drawn in favor of language teaching and learning. English Focus (p-ISSN: 2614-638X and e-ISSN: 2614-6355) is an open access academic, scholarly peer-reviewed journal and follows a double-blind review policy. The Journal is scheduled for publication semiannually, in July and December, with the first issue to appear in December 2017.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Swearing Analysis of Characters in Possession Novel (1990) Written by As Byatt Pratama Putra, Octa; Zuriyati, Zuriyati; Lustyantie, Ninuk
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.107

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T This research focuses to identify the types and the reasons for swearing for characters of Possession Novel (1990). It uses a qualitative method to analyze the data. It has 81 data of types of swearing, and 83 data of reasons for swearing out of 83 data. The data of this research are in the form of utterances spoken by the characters in the novel. This research finds that the types of swearing uttered by the characters of Possession Novel (1990) can be classified into five types. According to Pinker (2010), there are Dyphemistic Swearing (DS), Abusive Swearing (AS), Idiomatic Swearing (IS), Emphatic Swearing (ES), and Cathartic Swearing (CS). In addition, the study also found the reasons for swearing consisting of three motives; Psychological Motives (PM), Social Motives (SM), and Linguistic Motives (LM). From this research, it can be concluded that emphatic swearing is the most used swearing expression and psychological motives are the most dominant reasons spoken by the characters.
Do Students' Creativity and Reading Ability Influence Their Writing Ability? Safriyani, Rizka; Anam, Syafiul
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i1.115

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Although there have been several research attempts to identify the relationship between reading and writing skills, most of them do not address the students' creativity, mainly in Indonesian university students' context and online learning setting. This quantitative study intends to investigate the students' creativity level and the impact of students' creativity and reading on their writing skills. One hundred students completed a creativity questionnaire and online reading and writing test. Creativity styles questionnaire, reading comprehension test, and a story writing test were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, ANCOVA, and linear regression methods were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that generally, students' creativity is high. The results also suggest a significant difference between female and male students' creativity. Furthermore, both creativity and reading ability were statistically significant to predict writing ability with the creativity scale a higher beta value than the reading scale. It can be concluded that creativity and reading ability influence students writing ability. The finding contributes to knowledge on the influential roles of creativity and reading in writing.
The Effect of Web-Based Language Learning Activities on Reading Comprehension in the EFL Classroom Sulistianingsih, Endang; Taufiqulloh, Taufiqulloh; Wardhani, Sri; Jamaludin, Sanday
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.117

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This article presents the findings of a Web-Based Language Learning (WBLL) design which is established as a website as supplementary materials to offer instruction for English as a foreign language (EFL) and investigated it over undergraduates in the EFL context. The website contains task-based web activities which insist students use the Internet to achieve specific goals. This article employed a mixed-method where both qualitative and quantitative were used to answer the research questions. The results indicated that those who participated in the WBLL classroom and used the website had positive impressions of WBLL, demonstrated good comprehension, and expressed a desire to use more web activities both in and out of class.
Boosting Students’ Reading Achievement Through Kahoot! And Choral Reading Strategy Lastari, Siti; Ifadah, Muhimatul; Wijayatiningsih, Testiana Deni
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i2.120

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Reading is an activity to improve students' knowledge. However, some problems happened to Class X Social 4 SMA N 9 Semarang students. They had low activities in reading English text, so their vocabulary attainment needed to be improved. Based on the issues, this research discusses the effect of Kahoot! application and choral reading strategy to improve students' motivation in reading. It aims to know how choral reading strategy and Kahoot! can improve students' motivation in reading narratives and what factors significantly affect students' reading motivation. This research used classroom action research to collect the data and a quantitative approach to analyze the data. The subject of this research is the students' Class X Social 4 SMA N 9 Semarang. The result of this research got 47.83% of students with low motivation in English subject, and in the pre-test, students' mean score was 77.2. It was better after using the choral reading strategy and Kahoot! application. It could be seen from the students' mean score in post-test one that was 80, and post-test two was 87.82. All in all, students' reading motivation improved after using the choral reading strategy and Kahoot! Application in the teaching-learning process. Choral reading strategy and Kahoot! application is recommended to teach English material, especially in reading.
Problem Based Learning Assisted by Google Classroom on Conceptual Understanding Ability Prihatini, Fajar; Utami, Wikan Budi; Aulia, Fikri; Fadila, Fariz
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i1.121

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The purpose of the present study is to determine the effectiveness of the problem-based learning model that assisted Google Classroom in the ability of conceptual understanding. This study adapted experimental research with a post-test-only control design. The population of the study is the students of the English Education study program in the first semester consisting of two classes. The sample used in this study was Class 1B with problem-based learning assisted Google Classroom with question menu and Class 1A using problem-based learning assisted Google Classroom with assignment menu. Test and documentation are used for collecting the data in conducting this study. The technique of analyzing the data used an independent sample t-Test and N-Gain test. The result showed that the students who were taught using problem-based learning assisted Google Classroom model with questions menu had better conceptual understanding skills than the students who were taught problem-based learning assisted Google Classroom with assignment menu.
The Use of EdrawMind Map Application to Generate Student's Idea in Speaking Audina, Izza; Eva Savitri, Wiwiet
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i2.122

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Speaking skills might be one of the most difficult skills to master because too many ideas are stuck and a lot lack vocabulary to explain and produce. This study describes the process of digital mind mapping as the media and tools for arranging ideas in speaking. This method can promote students’ speaking skills through analyzing, arranging, and creating to improve their speaking performance. This study aims to investigate how EdrawMind is used to generate ideas in speaking and the effect of using online mind mapping to generate students’ ideas in speaking. There have been several studies conducted in developing mind mapping in writing, but yet little research has explored the use of mind mapping in students’ speaking and how mind mapping can increase speaking ability by generating an idea in a good organization. Furthermore, EdrawMind as the new online mind mapping application is explored related to the use of mind mapping in a speaking context. A qualitative method with four Phases: Pre-Test, Treatment, Post-Test, and speech performance valuation are used in the data collection. Senior high school students are for the subject using semi-structured Interviews, worksheets (speech text), and presentations. The data are analyzed and transcribed into descriptions and explanations.
Exploring Students’ Engagement toward Indirect Corrective Feedback in Writing a Report Text Yudhia, Septiara Dwi; Aminin, Zainul
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i2.123

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Indirect corrective feedback is the type of feedback that requires the students to understand the teacher’s signs, and they should understand the feedback independently. This study aims to determine the process of students’ three aspects of engagement involve affective, behavior, and cognitive engagement. It is significant to discover the engagement of students concerning indirect corrective feedback to explore how the teacher and students’ relationship happened. Specifically, this study mainly focused on one class of vocational high school students in multimedia class grade X. Writing a report text was the activity occurring in the study. Furthermore, this study used qualitative research to explore the students’ process in a writing activity. This study had two instruments documentation of students’ drafts and semi-structured interview. The study found that students were affectively, behaviorally, and cognitively engaged in the teacher’s indirect corrective feedback. Although, a few students had different perspectives related to the implemented feedback.
Challenges Faced by English Teachers in Online Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic Adeliani, Resti; Rosdiana, Ihda
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.124

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Online learning is learning that takes place without the need for teachers and students to physically meet. This study aims to find out the challenges of English teachers in online teaching during the pandemic. This research used a descriptive-qualitative research method. The participants were six teachers from two junior high schools in Tegal. The data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, thus validity and reliability were checked by Correlation Product Moment in SPSS. There were only 25 valid questions from the questionnaire which sig. (2-tailed)] < significant level (α) 0.05. The data were reliable because they had a Cronbach alpha > 0.6. There were five valid interview questions that the contents were appropriate for research purposes. The finding showed that 76% of teachers agreed that family support determined the successful learning process, 73% of teachers agreed that teacher readiness in online teaching was important, and 70% of teachers agreed that the availability of facilities, credit, and environmental conditions students must be available, 68% of teachers agreed that internet connectivity should be provided, 66% of teachers agreed that time management supports the effective learning process. Teachers must be ready and be able to overcome obstacles during online learning
Students’ Perception on the Video Project Assignment in Practicing Speaking Skill in Senior High School Wati, Gustina; Syafryadin, Syafryadin
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i2.125

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This research is descriptive quantitative research that aimed to investigate the positive or negative perception of high school students toward the video project assignment in practicing their speaking skills. The population of this research was the tenth-grade of science students at SMAN 8 Kota Bengkulu in the academic year 2021/2022. The samples of the research were 65 students from two classes chosen from four science classes in the tenth grade by using random cluster sampling and the instrument was a questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 20 items of three aspects: (1) Language English Proficiency; (2) Usage of Technological Tools in the project; and (3) Collaboration Among Peers. The result showed that video project assignments help and facilitate students in practicing English speaking skills with enhanced their English language proficiency with positive perception reaching 82.15%, it involved the use of technological tools in learning with positive perception reached 77.23% and promoted collaboration among peers also with positive perception came 87.38%. Therefore, it can be concluded that senior high school students positively perceived the video project assignment in practicing English speaking skills. Keywords: Student’s Perception, Video Project, Speaking skill
Developing Mobile Learning Media in Teaching Passive Voice Rohimah, Nadya Khansa; Mulyadi, Dodi; Budiastuti, Riana Eka
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 5 No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v5i1.126

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Mobile phones can be well integrated into English instruction as creative and innovative teaching media to increase students' interest and motivation. This study was carried out to discuss the development of Mobile Learning Media (MLM). The goal was to determine the design of mobile phones to be used as android-based mobile learning media and window learning media in the online learning process. It also analyzed the effectiveness of English learning using MLM. The study employed Sugiyono's Research and Development design, which included nine steps: potential and problems, data collection, product design, design validation by experts, product trial, revision of product I, usage trial, revision of product II, and final product. Questionnaires, tests, and learning media in the form of application package files as research instruments were used to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the independent sample T-test. The findings of this study were as follows: 1) the validation of experts' media and material was in the relevant interpretation of a valid product. 2) MLM product is simple and practical of data to use. 3) The mean of pre-test and post-test results in this class showed a high significance, indicating that the product of MLM is one of the learning media that is very effective to use in the learning process. Students' perception was well-established, with 73.3 percent agreeing to use MLM in mastering passive voice.

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