Journal of English Language and Education
Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and evaluation. It is published by Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai is indexed in Google Scholar and Supported by Relawan Jurnal Indonesia (RJI).
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<![CDATA[Investigating Motivational Factors and Strategies for Learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) among Adult Learners: A Case Study of Indonesian EFL Learners ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahmayana, Rahmayana]]>;
<![CDATA[Kharisma, Adib Jasni]]>;
<![CDATA[Alamsyah, Bambang Nur]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 4 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i4.508
<![CDATA[English is a subject that requires acquisition due to its continued relevance in the contemporary global context. Consequently, this research examines the primary motivational factors driving adult learners to engage in foreign language studies and the strategies they employ to enhance their language proficiency through the use of case studies. Utilizing a mixed-method research design, the investigation incorporated questionnaires and interpreting data with a total of 30 adult EFL learners. The findings derived from the questionnaire revealed statistically significant results. Findings indicate a notable emphasis on motivational factors such as the necessity for global communication and professional growth as the primary motivators, while effective learning tactics encompass the utilization of digital resources, organized speaking exercises, and participation in hands-on activities. This study offers valuable insights on enhancing motivation and efficacy in acquiring English as a Foreign Language for adult learners, particularly within the Indonesian educational context.]]>
<![CDATA[Analyzing the Use of Flipped Classroom through Students’ Learning Environment: A Perspective from EFL Learners ]]>
<![CDATA[Ananda, Salsabila Auliya]]>;
<![CDATA[Ratri, Devinta Puspita]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 1 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i1.466
<![CDATA[Learning innovation is one of the important things in the development of student learning process and experience, one of them is Flipped Classroom. It is one of teaching innovation and methodology that is still actively utilize by the educators nowadays. Therefore, this research is to analyze students' perspective about the use of flipped classroom through their learning environment. The research methodology used is a quantitative survey design. This research involved 100 fifth and seventh semester students majoring in English Language Education at Universitas Brawijaya. These students have experienced using the flipped classroom in their learning. A close-ended questionnaire via Google Form was used to collect data from the participants about the efficacy and challenges in using a flipped classroom through their environment. The data of this research were analyzed through descriptive statistics. Focused on the results, despite recent research indicates that some students find it difficult to concentrate outside of the classroom due to interruptions or distractions. most of students give their positive perspective toward the use of flipped classroom, as demonstrated by its effectiveness in assisting with offline session preparation and increasing their level of participations.]]>
<![CDATA[Implementing Asynchronous Learning Activities in an EFL Speaking Classroom: Teachers' Strategies ]]>
<![CDATA[Azzahra, Anugrah Syifa]]>;
<![CDATA[Mobit, Mobit]]>;
<![CDATA[Ridwan, Iwan]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 8, No 2 (2023) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v8i2.297
<![CDATA[Teaching speaking during the pandemic has been an essential experience for the future situation. The aim of this research was to determine the strategy of EFL teachers in implementing asynchronous learning in speaking classes. The researchers used a narrative inquiry as the research design. It aims to obtain complete data and a comprehensive picture of how the teachers implement the asynchronous learning in speaking classroom. Data collection techniques was interviews and researchers used semi-structured interview as instrumentation. This research found that English teachers used to implement various strategies such as providing a suitable asynchronous platform, practicing dialogue, giving ideas or opinions, providing English learning videos, and singing a song, participants also explained that the strategies they used really helped them in carrying out speaking lessons in asynchronous classes. This research is expected to help teachers in choosing the right strategy for teaching speaking especially in asynchronous learning.]]>
<![CDATA[Exploring the Efficacy of U-Dictionary as a Digital Learning Tool for Vocabulary Acquisition: A Study in an Islamic Education Context ]]>
<![CDATA[Sari, Dhian Marita]]>;
<![CDATA[Pratolo, Bambang Widi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 4 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i4.494
<![CDATA[Many research studies have demonstrated the positive effects of utilizing u-dictionary as a learning media since this application is feasible to use, incredibly efficient, and has a variety of functions. U-Dictionary is one of the digital learning tools that are most compatible to use in a classroom setting that is entirely devoted to the study of vocabulary. This study aims to explore the impacts of u-dictionary learning media in teaching vocabulary as well as the opinions of students regarding the effectiveness of u-dictionary learning media in learning vocabulary. Subjects in the study consisted of forty-four students from two classes at STITMA that offer rigorous English instruction and are enrolled in Islamic education. The experimental group learned the target language through the use of u dictionary learning media, while the control group learned the same vocabulary using the more traditional method of instruction. Following the period of training, a vocabulary exam consisting of written questions on paper was given to both groups. As for the qualitative data, we acquired the students' viewpoints on u-dictionary through the use of a questionnaire, and brief interviews were employed as the method for collecting this information. The questionnaire was analyzed using the Likert scale, while the interview data was used to uncover new findings/phenomena from the study. The focus of the interviews was on the students' perspectives concerning the advantages and disadvantages of u-dictionary, as well as their suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of using u-dictionary as a learning environment. These insights were obtained from the students' vocabulary test results, as well as their opinions and anticipations regarding the usefulness of u-dictionary.]]>
<![CDATA[Writing Acceptable Descriptive Texts: A Case Study through Pre-service English Teachers’ Reflective Journal ]]>
<![CDATA[Reswari, Cinthia]]>;
<![CDATA[Sulistyowati, Nina]]>;
<![CDATA[Herda, Rozanah Katrina]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 6 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i6.592
<![CDATA[This study is a case study held in one of the writing classes of semester two students of the English Language Education Study Program in one of the universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The aim of this study this to know the process of students in writing acceptable descriptive texts in English through their reflective journal. This study is essential to be done because we need more insights on the process of writing acceptable descriptive texts for pre-service English teachers. In obtaining the data, the researcher provided a reflective journal template that must be filled in by the students in the process of writing the descriptive texts. The result of this study can be categorized into four different points which are 1) the outlining process of pre-service English teachers writing their descriptive texts; 2) the drafting process; 3) the review process; and 4) the finalization of writing acceptable descriptive texts. Hopefully, the result of this study can give more insights and improvements to the teaching and learning of how to write descriptive texts especially for pre-service English teachers.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Beelinguapp Mobile Application to Improve English Speaking ]]>
<![CDATA[Arumsari, Arumsari]]>;
<![CDATA[Octaviani, Saly Kurnia]]>;
<![CDATA[Vinahapsari, Cinthia Annisa]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 1 (2025) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i1.626
<![CDATA[Creative learning media in innovative education should be sufficient to motivate students to learn English, especially to improve English speaking skill. One of application-based learning media that can make second language learners interested in learning English-speaking skills is the Beelinguapp. This research aims to improve English speaking skill for 2nd semester college students of STMIK Sinar Nusantara Surakarta by using Beelinguap mobile application. This study used quantitative method. This study also used a pre-experimental method having pre-test and post-test. This research focused on 30 students of Bachelor’s degree from Informatics program in academic year 2023/2024. In the result of study, the average of the pre-test score is 49.33 and the result of the average score of the post test is 70.4. It can be concluded that learning media using Beelinguapp can improve students' English-speaking skills because there is an increase of 0.43% from the pre-test to post-test.]]>
<![CDATA[Exploring Students’ Perception on the Integration of Concept Mapping in Argumentative Writing ]]>
<![CDATA[Hidayat, Taufik]]>;
<![CDATA[Syahid, Abdul]]>;
<![CDATA[Nurliana, Nurliana]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 6 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i6.591
<![CDATA[Mind mapping is a creative, visual learning strategy that helps pupils grasp things more effectively. This study aimed to determine students' perceptions of using Mind Mapping using Xmind in writing classes. This study used a qualitative case study research method design. The data were collected through open-ended questionnaires and interviews. The subjects of this study were 6 active English students who had passed the argumentative course. Xmind became a tool for mind mapping approach to assist students in fulfilling their writing assignments. The findings indicated that students had a good attitude about utilizing mind mapping as an effective Visual teaching aid. Most students thought that mind mapping benefited them in writing essays, allowing them to be more creative and developing their ideas.]]>
<![CDATA[Umpasa in Batak Toba Wedding Ceremony in Medan: Meaning and Tradition of Berpantun ]]>
<![CDATA[Pangaribuan, Rotua]]>;
<![CDATA[Sihite, Jubilezer]]>;
<![CDATA[Marbun, Juliaster]]>;
<![CDATA[Manurung, Naomi Suryana]]>;
<![CDATA[Batubara, Junita]]>;
<![CDATA[Pasaribu, Tiara]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 6 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i6.571
<![CDATA[This study aims to document and analyze the role of umpasa in Batak Toba wedding ceremonies and provide younger generations with a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving wedding traditions. This study explores the cultural significance of umpasa, the traditional poetic expressions used in Batak Toba weddings, and their impact on the overall ceremony. By examining the historical context and contemporary usage of umpasa, this research seeks to highlight the intrinsic connection between language, rituals, and cultural identity in Batak Toba society. Additionally, the findings contribute to the development of educational resources and cultural preservation initiatives aimed at ensuring the continuity of these cherished traditions for future generations. The research method employed was an ethnographic study. Data were collected through participatory observations and semi-structured interviews with traditional leaders and families involved in wedding ceremonies. The findings reveal that umpasa plays a crucial social role as a tool for maintaining harmony, strengthening family solidarity, and passing cultural values on to future generations. However, interest in this tradition has declined over time, and more effort is needed to preserve it. This study is expected to enhance appreciation of the cultural richness of Batak Toba and inspire the preservation of umpasa traditions in the future.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Cllaborative-Learning Strategy on Students Ability to Write Narrative Essay ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahmawaty, Kurnia]]>;
<![CDATA[Sabarun, Sabarun]]>;
<![CDATA[Normuliati, Sri]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 5 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i5.550
<![CDATA[This article explores the effect of collaborative learning strategies on students' narrative writing. A quasi-experimental study involving two groups showed that the experimental group (m=0.5), demonstrated a noteworthy enhancement on their writing abilities in contrast to the control group. This suggests that collaborative learning strategies enhance writing abilities and increase active participation in learning. The study emphasizes the importance of innovative and interactive learning strategies, especially in language teaching, for optimizing students' narrative writing abilities. The experimental class's average pre-test scores were 72.42, whereas the control groups were 65.67. Following therapy, the average scores of experimental class's roses to 86.13, while the control class's average was 79.33. The result revealed that the p-value (.000) is less than 0.05. The alternative hypothesis (Ha) uses statistical analysis with SPSS and t-test, shows a significant increase in narrative knowledge in the experimental group.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Using TikTok to Improve Junior High School Students’ Speaking Skill ]]>
<![CDATA[Prabaningrat, Dyah Sitoresmi]]>;
<![CDATA[Akhiriyah, Suvi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 6 (2024) ]]>
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DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i1.583
<![CDATA[Speaking is a crucial skill for people, especially English learners. However, many students struggle due to limited experience and inadequate understanding. The lack of systematic assessment of successful speaking skills before university entrance and limited time spent practicing speaking in primary and secondary English classes contribute to this issue. The objective of the study is to determine the extent to which TikTok can enhance the speaking skills of junior high school pupils. The study employs quantitative research methods and is structured as a quasi-experimental design. The researcher analyzed the data using an independent sample t-test. The test results indicate that TikTok significantly enhances the speaking abilities of junior high school students by allowing them to learn native speaker pronunciations and unfamiliar words through watching TikTok videos. This suggests that TikTok is an effective educational platform for language learning. Various types of speaking can be covered when learning to use TikTok such as imitative, responsive, and extensive, also the components of speaking abilities, specifically fluency and accuracy. Additionally, numerous educational videos on TikTok could serve as material for learning activities.]]>
