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ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education
Published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup
ISSN : 25803670     EISSN : 25803689     DOI : http://doi.org/10.29240/ef
Core Subject : Religion, Education, Social,
Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education is an International Jurnal that refereed publication devoted to research articles, reports, and book reviews concerned with the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language. This journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work in the field of English Language Teaching and Linguistics. This journal is an academic journal that published twice a year in May and November by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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Perceptions of Saudi EFL Teachers on the Adequacy of Textbooks Somaili, Maryam Hassan; Alhamami, Munassir
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.8450

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This study evaluated elementary school EFL textbooks (We Can Series) from the perspectives of male and female teachers in Saudi Arabia. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected through a questionnaire. The questionnaire, adopted from Alharbi (2017), consisted of 49 items arranged into five textbook evaluation criteria: layout and design, textbook objectives, language methods and activities, language skills, and general evaluation. The questionnaire was administered online using Google Forms to 51 primary school teachers. The results of the study revealed that the primary-stage textbooks are efficient in terms of layout and design. The objectives are stated and highlighted in each section, all language skills are included, there are an appropriate number of activities and exercises, and there are instructions beside each part of the content. However, the study also found that the book's objectives, exercises, skills, and teaching methods are inappropriate for learners' needs at these levels; the number of lessons allocated each week is insufficient for the book's content; there is no logical progression between topics; and supplemental materials such as test models are not available. Additionally, there was a lack of cohesion and sequencing between textbooks in the "We Can Series." In light of these results, the researcher suggested some recommendations for addressing the drawbacks of the EFL primary school textbooks. These recommendations include: revising the objectives and exercises to better align with learners' needs; increasing the number of lessons allocated each week; providing a logical progression between topics; and developing supplemental materials such as test models. The study concludes that the We Can Series has the potential to be an effective EFL textbook series, but that some revisions are necessary to address the identified drawbacks. The recommendations made by the researcher should be considered by the publishers of the We Can Series in order to improve the textbooks and make them more suitable for use in Saudi Arabian elementary schools.
Teachers Strategy in doing Listening Skill of CEFR B1 and B2 Level Test based on Self-Reflection Nurlatifah, Ilma
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9886

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Listening is a receptive skill that plays a crucial role in learning English because it is a language modality used in direct conversation. This study utilized a narrative inquiry approach, a qualitative research method that gathers data through documentation, reflective notes, and participant interviews. Six students from MPBI Class C participated, providing self-reflections on their experiences with listening tasks and strategies. Data collection included detailed self-reflections, semi-structured interviews, and teacher reflective notes, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the strategies' impact. The primary instrument used in this study was: Self-reflection, Students maintained journals documenting their thoughts, feelings, and observations regarding the listening strategies used in their classes. Interviews with students provided deeper insights into their reflections and allowed for clarification and elaboration on their written reflections. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data from self-reflections, interviews, and teacher notes. Key themes related to listening strategies, student experiences, and instructional practices were identified and categorized. Narrative construction techniques were used to create detailed accounts of each participant's experiences, which were then compared and contrasted to identify common patterns and differences. In conclusion, the teacher's strategies significantly benefited students' listening skills development at the CEFR B1 and B2 levels. This study highlights the importance of reflective practices, tailored instruction, and continuous feedback in enhancing language proficiency. explore whether there was a difference in this self-reflection of six levels of learning strategies between the different levels of their English proficiency.
How Mr. Bean Film Influence Student’s Engagement in Learning Tenses Muthmainnah, Muthmainnah; Ibna Seraj, Prodhan Mahbub Ibna; Al Yakin, Ahmad; Abd Al-Lateef, Ghada Tosson; Esmianti, Farida
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.8734

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This research concentrates to analyze student’s engagement in learning English in online environment amid Covid 19. Mr. Bean film used in this study to help students understand English tenses for EFL classroom. A random choice of English subject was made with 21 students from Technique Information of Computer Science faculty at Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar Indonesia. The English tenses content and language level difficulty based on a Mr. Bean film was chosen in teaching were: simple present tense, present continuous, Present perfect, past simple. They looked at the Mr. Bean film, analyze the tenses, re write the tenses in sentences then create their own tenses. After the film, the participants replied to material understanding and questions by retelling on their video. The collected data were subject to descriptive qualitative. The findings showed that Mr. Bean film have a positive effect on English understanding of tenses content. It can be argued that the participants better understand the English tenses with film. In addition, it is found in this study student’s engagement increase and they were motivated to learn English tenses. The teacher's pedagogy is to use a certain Mr. Bean film to enhance the student’s motivation, engagement and help to be easier to understanding tenses.
Utilizing Group Discussion Technique in Developing Speaking Skill in an EFL Classroom Kuliahana, Ana; Marzuki, Abdul Gafur
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.8197

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This study aims to identify students’ speaking skills in the English Department at UIN Datokarama Palu that could be developed through group discussion techniques. It was designed as collaborative classroom action research and divided into two cycles. Data came from class observation, field notes, a questionnaire, and a speaking test over six meetings of speaking lessons on the second term of the semester. The research included 22 students. The researcher identified the students’ speaking skill development based on the criteria of success established. The findings showed that 11 students (50%) acquired it, and 11 students (50%) fizzled in the first cycle. The researcher continued to the next cycle since the students’ speaking achievement did not meet the criteria of success yet. Some improvements were made in order to cover the drawbacks in the first cycle, such as rearranging the members of the group and emphasizing teaching on the use of 'opened-ended questions’. There were 18 students (81.8%) who acquired it, and just 4 students (18.2%) fizzled in the second cycle. Besides, all students felt challenged to participate in group discussions. However, their participation varied greatly among the individual students. An interesting implication of this research was that students’ speaking skills could be developed through group discussion techniques.
Web-based Self-Reflection Assessment for EFL Students Self-Development Mandalika, Dewinta; Sulistyaningrum, Siti Drivoka
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9883

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Web-based self-reflection assessments are tools to reflect on learning experiences and monitor personal development. It helps to identify strengths and weaknesses in learning process, set goals for improvement, and track progress over time. This study focuses on the use of self-reflection assessment in English language learning, as well as numerous benefits that students can obtained. A systematic review was employed in this study to investigate the potential of web-based self-reflection assessment for EFL students self-development by analyzing publication from Google Scholar & ERIC using specific keywords related to the research topic. The search criteria included studies published in English between 2021 to 2022. In total, 10 relevant selected articles, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review, and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines were utilized. An inclusion and exclusion criteria selection process was conveyed prior to the start of the review to assure the focus of the study. Based on the findings, the articles reviewed claimed that self-reflection assessment can help to improve students' language skills, enhancing engagement, boosting confidence, promoting critical thinking, facilitating meaningful learning, reflect on performance & learn from mistakes, motivating individual learning and development, and develop strategies to reach good learning goals. The study concludes that the tool is a useful resource for EFL students seeking to enhance their personal growth and could potentially benefit other institutions looking to integrate self-reflection assessment into their programs. The tool's accessibility and immediate feedback, make it a powerful tool for promoting personal growth and academic success. Keywords: web-based, self-reflection, EFL students, self-development.
EFL Apps Potential Unleashed: Enhancing Pre-service Teachers' Digital Literacy via Tech-Vlog Muslimin, Afif Ikhwanul
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.7935

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The aim of this research is to find out how effective English as a Foreign Language (EFL) technology video blogs are as a means of improving Digital Literacy (DL) before EFL services. This research uses sequential explanatory mixed methods, as well as a research design designed as survey and descriptive. Forty-three students in the English department of a state university in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, took microteaching and technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) classes. Qualitative data was obtained from interviews and reflective journals, while quantitative data was obtained from digital literacy questionnaires. These results suggest that the technology video blog platform had a positive effect on participants' confidence in incorporating technology into their future classrooms. Participants reported that they had better skills in choosing the right apps, creating interactive activities, and encouraging students to become more digitally literate. This research found that technology video blog platforms are a promising tool for improving EFL pre-service teachers' digital literacy. These results emphasize how important it is to combine reflective practice and experiential learning to help pre-service teachers use EFL teaching applications effectively. These results will have an impact on teacher education programs because they will help future educators acquire the digital skills necessary to thrive in a technologically driven educational environment. 
Pronunciation Errors in Speaking Committed by Non-Majoring English Students: Causes and Solution Rizki, Julia; A. Gani, Sofyan; Marhaban, Saiful
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9513

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Errors committed by the students while studying English as a foreign language can show the students’ difficulty and be the basis of planning the proper strategy in the teaching and learning process. Therefore, this study aimed at finding out the causes of pronunciation errors in speaking skill committed by EFL learners and discovering the solutions for both students and teachers. It focused on analyzing the causes of pronunciation errors using a diagnosis proposed by Carl James. The method used in this study was a case study. Twenty non-majoring English students from International Tourism College got involved as the subject of this research. The data were collected from documentation of speaking diagnostic test results and interviewing the participants based on the test result. The findings reported that there were three causes of pronunciation errors, namely interlingual, intralingual, and communication strategy-based error. For the solution, the learners and teachers are suggested to develop the learning quality by improving the learners’ motivation to use the target language more often everywhere. Hence, this error analysis can be a reference in designing a learning strategy in teaching speaking.
The Correlation between Students’ Reading Habit and Their Reading Comprehension Achievement Resta, Irmanda Ayu; Amalia, Shynta; Amrina, Rizqy Dwi
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.8291

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This study has objectives to discover the significant correlation and influence between reading habits and their reading comprehension successes of students. This study took a quantitative approach, implementing a correlational research method. The research population came from a total of 416 eleventh grade students at SMAN 21 Palembang. The cluster random selection technique was used to choose three classes of 104 students each. The data were gathered through the use of a questionnaire designed to assess reading habits, as well as a test aimed at assessing reading comprehension achievement. The results demonstrated that there was an important relationship between students' reading habits and their reading comprehension achievement, with the r obtained (.321) was being greater than the r-table (.192) and the significant value achieved .001, which was less than .05. Furthermore, the regression analysis result displayed that reading habit significantly contributed to reading comprehension achievement, with the R-square value .118, which stating that students' reading habit contribute 11.8% to their reading comprehension achievement.
Students Interest in Speaking Instruction through Describing Object Method at Junior High School Amardiaz, Rifky; Dalimunte, Muhammad
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1.10953

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This study aims to explore the process of teaching speaking through the describing object method at Istiqlal Junior High School, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The research method used a quantitative method. Junior High School. In collecting data, the researcher used participatory observation to record the teaching and learning process. The researcher used an observation sheet with Likert scale to measure the effectiveness of the process. The researcher examined using a Likert scale for students' speaking in the agree category across five aspects. Most students strongly agree that they are satisfied with speaking (84%), interaction (81%), motivation to speak (72%), confidence (85%), and liking to speak (87%). Overall, interest students' speaking reached a percentage of 87% strongly agreeing to have an interest in learning to speak by using the describing object method. Based on data analysis, it showed that students gave positive responses, which shows that this method not only speaks to friends but also builds their confidence. The use of the describing object method with a single picture is recommended as an effective learning strategy for students' speaking skills in English class.
The Difficulty of Reintegration: Examining the Child Soldier’s Post-War Life in Selected African Novels Yeboah, Philomena Ama Okyeso; Otoo, Paul; Freitas, Philip Kwame; Abdul-Basit, Mohammed
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 November (2023): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education pr
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v7i2.8307

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Many research works on the child soldier phenomenon seem to focus largely on the war-time experiences of the child soldier. Consequently, great attention is given to the life of the child soldier during the war. This paper, through qualitative content analysis and the trauma theory (Cathy Caruth’s concept of belatedness and Dominick LaCapra’s concept of acting-out) pays particular attention to the child soldier’s life after the war and his preparedness towards reintegration. The difficulty that accompanies this exercise is what makes obvious the loss of the child soldier. Even though he is far away from the war, he becomes a troubled and lost child who struggles futilely to erase his war-time memories. The paper finds that the child soldier’s loss is often manifested in the form of extreme violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, identity crisis and the lack of trust. Also, the paper subtly questions rehabilitation as an absolute curative measure for the child who was once a vicious perpetrator of violence and chaos. The paper finds that although rehabilitation provides a serene environment for the former child soldier and attempts to normalize his difficult and painful memories in his present world, it does not completely heal him of his psychological pain and wound. 

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