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Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies
ISSN : 26230003     EISSN : 27216985     DOI : -
The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality articles in the field of English Education, English linguistics, English Literature, and Culture. The journal invites scientists, lecturers, teachers, practitioners throughout the world to disseminate theoretical and practice-oriented topics of English language studies which cover but not limited to: English Language Teaching, Curriculum and Material Development, English Language Testing and Evaluation, ICT in English Language Teaching, English for Specific Purposes, Linguistics and Translation, English Literature, Discourse Analysis, and Culture and Gender Study.
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The Effectiveness of Applying Mind Mapping Strategy on Student Speaking Ability Ida Nuraida
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7730

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The Objective of the research are: 1) to know the effectiveness of applying Mind Mapping strategy on student speaking ability. 2) to determine the effectiveness of applying Mind Mapping Strategy to student’ speaking ability  3) to ascertain the effectiveness of applying Mind Mapping Strategy to student’ speaking ability. 4) to know the impact of applying Mind Mapping Strategy to student’ speaking ability. The population of the research was all of the six grades student and the sample was VI B with 40 student as an Experimental Class And VI A with 40 student as a control class. The methodology of the research was quasi-experimental design with the equivalent Control group design, in which the writer provided the pretest and posttest which are given to the experimental Class and Control class. The score was taken from the pretest and posttest which are given on the student belong to experimental class and control class. The average score of pretest of experimental class and are 66.625, and posttest score area 79.625, and also the pretest for control class are 64.750 and the posttest are 74.875. To prove the hypothesis, the writer counted the significance by using t test. Based on the distribution table t 5% significance and of 78, the t table is 0,02 0.05(0.050-0.05), so all the t count in the table is higher than t table. Therefore, Ho is rejected and Ha is received.
The Effects of Cognitive and Focus on Form Instruction toward Efl Learners’ Achievement of Grammar in Vocational School At SMKN 3 Kota Serang Cucum Rohmawati; Yudi Juniardi
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7731

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The objective of this research is to find out the effect of cognitive and focus on form instruction toward vocational high school EFL learners’ achievement of grammar in vocational school at SMKN 3 Kota Serang. The researcher used quantitative research implementing the true experimental design as research method. There were two groups used in this research, the mainly; the experimental and control group. Sample of this research is students of SMKN 3 Kota Serang, 39 students selected for experimental group, and 38 students selected for control group. The research found that there is significant influence of cognitive and focus on form instruction toward vocational high school EFL learners’ achievement of grammar, it was indicated by the value of t-test higher than the value of t-table (0.950 > 0.000) at the level of significant of α 0.05 and the degree of freedom of 75. It means that the hypothesis was accepted. From those findings, it can be concluded that the use of cognitive and focus on form instruction is effective to influence learners’ achievement of grammar in vocational school at SMKN 3 Kota Serang. All these suggest that the use of cognitive and focus on form instruction in the class of English is highly encouraged. 
Internal and External Factors of Lampungese Language Maintenance in Cikoneng, Banten Syafrizal Syafrizal; Raden Gunawan
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7727

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This study was aimed at identifying the internal factors and external factors contributing to Lampungese language maintenance in Cikoneng, Banten. When these factors are well identified, they can be used to determine certain action plans so as to effectively maintain and promote the native language. Applying a qualitative approach, the study was performed by using observation, interview, questionaires, and document study techniques. The data and information obtained were qualitatively analyzed, summarized, and compared to relevant theories and studies to draw conclusion and recommendation. It appears that the internal factors are (1) Continuity of mother tongue transfer, (2) Loyalty to mother tongue, (3) The role of Cikoneng young generation, and (4) Educational and cultural institutions. Whilst, the external factors are (1) Accommodative attitude of Sundanese and Javanese people, (2) Positive attitude of Sundanese and Javanese young generation, (3) Geographical location: Cikoneng as an open society, and (4) The role of Anyer High School. It seems that Banten Government and Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University could play a very important role in order to assure that Cikoneng Lampungese language will be properly maintained.
Foreign Language Anxiety in Student’s Speaking and Writing Skills Dede Rohadi Fajri; Siti Hikmah
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7735

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This research is focusing on the level of Foreign Language Anxiety that experienced by students. In this research, the researcher was use the Qualitative research as the method in implementing case study. The sources of data were 30 students of the second semester of Banten Jaya University. For collecting data that used in this study include classroom observation, questionnaires and interview. The questionnaire used to obtain specific information data was gathered from the participants by FLCAS of Horwitz et all (1986). From the result of FLCAS questionnaire, there were 10 students who felt very anxious with percentage 33.33%, 8 students felt anxious with the percentage 26.67%, 8 students felt mildly anxious with the percentage 26.67%, 4 students felt relaxed with the percentage 13.33% and there was no student who felt very relaxed. Then, the result of WAT questionnaire were 7 students felt very anxious with percentage 23.33%, 8 students felt anxious with the percentage 26.67%, 9 students felt mildly anxious with the percentage 30%, 6 students felt relaxed with the percentage 20% and there was no student who felt very relaxed. Based on the findings of the present study, several conclusions can be made: First, students’ anxiety in speaking showed that the students never felt quite sure of themselves when they were speaking in foreign language class. Second, students’ anxiety in writing above showed that most of students avoided writing in English.
Social Variation of Language Users Fadila Oktaviana
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7728

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This study aimed to describe the social variation of language based on level of education, type of work, and a social institution on Facebook users with the age range of 20-50 years. The source of the data in this study was status written on social media in this case Facebook. The data collecting technique was content analysis. The results of the analysis indicated that the educational background, the type of work which is owned as well as social institution belonging to the users of the language are very influential in content writing, word choice and writing text in communication. Although, those are not only the usually factors because there were others influenced factors such as psychology, writing style, and others.
Improving Student Motivation and Reading Skill by Using Literature Circles Haeroni Hani; Nurhaedah Gailea
Journal of English Language Teaching and Cultural Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : English Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.48181/jelts.v1i1.7729

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The objective of this research is to find out the improvement of motivation and reading skill by using literature circles in SMAN 1 Cinangka. The researcher used classroom action research. The sample of this research is students who sit in the eleventh grade of SMAN 1 Cinangka with 35 students. There are three cycles which was used by the researcher.  In order to improve the motivation and reading skill, literature circles was implemented in four weeks. In the last circle pre-cycle and post cycle were compared. The researcher found that there is significant improving of motivation and reading skill by using literature circles. The first cycle students reading skill improved 42,9%, and the students  motivation improved 41,%. The second cycle gradually students reading skill improved 68,6%, and the students motivation improved 80,%. The third cycle students reading skill improved 91,4%, and the students motivation improved 91,4,%. It means that there is significant improvement of motivation and skill which focused on discerning main idea, specific information, understanding the sequence, and inference, in SMAN 1 Cinangka by using literature circles. All these suggest that improving reading motivation and skill by using literature circles is highly encourage.

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