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International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27979482     DOI : https://doi.org/10.47709/ijeal.v1i1.
Core Subject : Education,
Aim and Scope International Journal of English and Applied Linguistic (IJEAL) is an International Journal that is published three times a year, namely in April, August, and December. IJEAL publishes manuscripts within the fields of: 1. English Language Teaching and Learning 2. Linguistics and Applied linguistics 3. English Literature 4. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) 5. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Articles 274 Documents
Development of the Trust Issue in the Movie Raya and the Last Dragon Sri Wulan Wulan
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i2.1042

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The study discusses the development of Raya’s trust issue in the movie. The qualitative method is applied to analyze the data in this study. The result shows that the protagonist in the film suffers from trust issues. There are two reasons to trigger her trust issue. T. Her friend betrays her. Her friend and her people try to steal her village’s gem. This hurt the protagonist. This protagonist makes her start hard to trust anyone else. Next is trauma. Losing her village, Kumandra leaves her traumatic. She begins to show signs of trust issues. Some signs of her trust issue are overprotective toward Sisu, her beloved dragon, being wary, and keeping distance from others. The protagonist expresses such characters. She fears something terrible which can happen to Sisu. Therefore, she never trusts other people around her. She also distances herself from other people because of wariness. Sisu sees this. Sisu thinks that such a trust issue will make Raya in trouble. Finally, Sisu tries hard to teach Raya to trust other people. They eventually succeed in building Raya’s trust in others, and then a magical work happens as the impact of her trust.
Students’ Perceptions Towards Extensive Reading In Efl Contexts Rini Lindawati
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i2.1044

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Most university students are struggling in learning English as Foreign Language. The utilization of an extensive reading strategy will potentially promote more striking influential impacts on EFL learners’ target language proficiency. The students' perceptions influence the success of teaching and learning English. The research aimed to know the students’ perception of Extensive Reading in EFL contexts. The researcher used the Qualitative Research method. This study was conducted in Universitas Islam Majapahit. The researcher selected twelve senior students of the English language education department who have already received the extensive reading subject in their previous semesters. The researcher collected the data through semi-structured interviews. The data were then analyzed by following Miles and Huberman’s (1994) framework. The results showed that the students had positive perceptions toward Extensive Reading practices. They considered if Extensive Reading is a reading activity for pleasure and information search where they can read material without any restraint. Besides, Extensive Reading also contributed to developing their comprehension and English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary mastery, and grammar. Moreover, Extensive Reading enabled them to enjoy the learning experience.
Teacher Performance and Principal Leadership Patterns Ucup Supriatna
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Article Research Volume 1, Issue 1, April 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i1.1050

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The value of effective management in educational organizations is increasingly recognized by various stakeholders. The purpose of this study is to find out if the Head of Islamic Religious Education in Ketapang City uses an effective leadership pattern in managing his leadership. The findings of this study show that madrasah Aliyah level principals are effective leaders who understand how to be professional leaders. Professionally, this means that the head of Aliyah madrasa has established himself as an education leader and is committed to maintaining high standards at all times. In some cases, the head of Madrasah Aliyah falls into the category of master school leaders who are able to show quality in areas where others can place the principal. as a school leadership authority. The principal is not only good-looking, but also able to show an understanding of the concept of quality. However, no correlation was observed between the principal's leadership and student achievement levels. This indicates that the principal is an education leader with a professional or even a master's degree, but there is no relationship between leadership level and student learning achievement.
Using PQ4R to Improve Students’ Reading at Emergency Remote Learning Nia Zupita; Yayah Nurhidayah; Eka Nurhidyat
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i2.1052

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Emergency remote learning is a substitute for face-to-face teaching and learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students feel various problems in the teaching and learning process, especially reading English text in this study. Students feel uncomfortable, less handling, reading text must be repeated to understand, and the more wanted problems in this study are the mean score of reading students is still lacking. There is no particular method used in reading. Therefore, this study proposed the PQ4R method as a method that could be used to improved students' homework. This research was qualitative and quantitative with the CAR (Classroom Action Research) method, and the data collection techniques were tests and questionnaires. This study also used triangulation as data validation. The mean score of students ' reading has increased from the existing situation, the first cycle, to the second cycle. The current situation means the score was 65.16, the mean score of the first cycle was 78.03, and the mean score of the second cycle was 88.94. In addition, students' responses to the PQ4R method were positive. The results of this study indicated that the PQ4R process could improve students' reading mean scores.
The Correlation Between Learning Motivation And Reading Comprehension Achievement at The X Grade Students of SMAN 8 Bekasi Ferawaty Puspitorini
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i2.1063

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This research was conducted to measure whether there is a correlation between learning motivation and reading comprehension achievement. The population of this research is the first-grade students of SMAN 8 Bekasi that consists of 99 students and was divided into three classes. The total samples are 40 students taken from the entire population by simple random sampling. The method was used in this research is a survey. It means quantitative analysis by using a questionnaire to a lot of objects. In his study, the writer gave questionnaires that consist of forty questions to know their learning motivation. And then, the writer gave multiple-choice tests to know reading comprehension achievement. The result of the calculation of correlation coefficient Phi with 5% level of significant from the degree of freedom (df) = N is 3, 841 and the interpretation of the score 2 count  and  2 table  indicated that  2 count (32, 727) >  2 table (3,841). Based on the result above, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. There is a correlation between learning motivation and reading comprehension achievement among the X grade students of SMAN 8 Bekasi.
Enhancing Students' Speaking Skills through Debate Techniques Evan Afri; Ely Ezir Marpaung; Intan Maulina
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 August 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i2.1121

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Speaking is considered an essential skill to master. There are some problems with students, lack of communication in class, and lack of vocabulary. The purpose of this study was to improve students' speaking skills through debate techniques. This research method is classroom action research, which is used in two cycles, and each cycle has four steps: planning, action, observing, and reflection. The data presented in this study were obtained from observations, interviews, and students' speaking scores. In this study, the researcher got the result, namely the percentage of speaking. Scores in cycle one 71% passed, and 29% failed; 92% and 8% failed in cycle two. So, the increase in yield in cycle 1 and cycle 2 is 21%. Based on the data above, it can be concluded that learning English, especially speaking through debate techniques, can improve students' speaking skills.
An Analysis of Figurative Language on The Lyrics of Coldplay's Selected Song Ferawaty Puspitorini; Haris Hamdani
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Volume 1 Number 3, December 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i3.1126

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The purpose of this study was to know the kinds of figurative language used in selected lyrics of Coldplay song. This research was designed to identify some figurative language by understanding the general meaning when they are used in the lyrics of songs. The technique of descriptive analysis offered to analyze data by reading the data, then identifying the figurative language used in the lyrics of the song. After identifying some figurative languages then they are categorized into some kinds of figurative languages. Then, the general meaning of figurative language by identifying the lexical meaning and contextual meaning of the four selected lyrics of the song are used to analyze the data got from the song. Based on research findings, some figurative languages were found in Coldplay’s selected songs. Most of the figurative language which is used in the lyrics of Coldplay’s selected songs is “Hyperbole” which has a great exaggeration used to emphasize a point, and used for expressive or comic effect. The meanings which were found from the song are classified into connotative meanings. The lyrics of Coldplay’s selected songs tell us about humanity’s social life which contains love, sadness, happiness, spirit and others. In the lyrics of Coldplay’s selected songs, figurative languages are helpful to understand the song. The existence of figurative language is not to complicate the understanding of lyrics but to simplify and clear the understanding of lyrics. The song is very suitable for English Learners who want to improve their English skills in analyzing lyrics that contain figurative language. From the explanation above can be concluded that in analyzing lyrics besides finding figurative language in lyrics, the meanings of the song that contain figurative languages and messages of the song can be understood.
The Challenges of English Language Teaching in Indonesia Roi Boy Jon; Rahimah Embong; Bambang Purnama; Ari Safar Wadi
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Volume 1 Number 3, December 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i3.1157

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The widespread use of English worldwide has brought about a significant impact for human beings to date. In the education sphere mainly, many studies have been conducted to discover the issues in English instruction. Moreover, English teachers in Indonesia were highly encouraged to figure out the best method to teach and cope with any problems encountered by the students to achieve the best learning outcomes. Besides, the government had also tried its best endeavors to accustom the curriculum to the needs in this globalization era. However, the results have not always been as expected since teachers and students possessed divergent points of view linked with the implementation of English language instruction. Therefore, this scientific literature review discussed some issues related to English which included; English in Indonesia, English Language Teaching for Education, Teachers’ Strategies to English Language Teaching, Problems of English Language Teaching, and Students’ Perceptions towards English Language Teaching. Furthermore, the main aim of this paper was to acknowledge to the readers that the teachers and students essentially require English due to its crucial role in the development of Education in Indonesia.
The The Government Language Style Variation on Covid-19 Post in Instagram Farida Romaito Pohan; Septiani Pohan
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Volume 1 Number 3, December 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i3.1159

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This research aim's to investigate language style variation used by the government on a covid-19 post on Instagram. This research is applied the descriptive qualitative method that focused on two objectives of the study. Firstly, to investigate situations types of language style variation were found in social media and secondly, to investigate realized of language style variation in social media in posting Coronavirus disease (covid-19). The data were collected through caption by the government that related to covid-19 found in Instagram. The data were collected through identified language style, do note-taking, and collecting references related to data. The researcher used Martin Joss's theory (1976: 153-155) to analyze the type of language styles such as are formal style, consultative style, and casual style. The research finding showed that 8 data were used by the government in a formal style, 7 data were used by the government in a consultative style, and 5 data were used by the government in a casual style.
The Influence of Theme-Based Language Teaching toward Indonesian Students’ Reading Comprehension Ari Safar Wadi; Hizbul Wathoni; Ab. Aziz Bin Sulaiman
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2021): Volume 1 Number 3, December 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v1i3.1191

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Reading is one of the essential skills in English language learning. In the Indonesian context, reading has been one of the essential subjects to be taught among schools and universities since English is one of the compulsory requirements for graduation. Theme-based Language Teaching (TBLT) is a prominent approach used by the teacher and the students to understand the reading. This study aimed at examining the influence of TBLT on the students' reading comprehension. This research used quantitative research with an experimental study. The study selected participants from Madrasah Aliyah (MA) NW Narmada, Indonesia. The study recruited 20 students taken from the second grade of MA NW Narmada. Pre- and post-proficiency tests were used to assemble data of the study. To analyze data, this study employed a T-test to determine the significant result. The result indicated that the pretest score achieved 71.12 and the posttest value reached 89.05. It performed that different values occur on the students' reading comprehension after the TBLT implementation. The significant value (p) also indicated that the output reaches 0.00 < 0.05, which represented the result is under the significant level (0.05). It means that there is a significant influence of the TBLT method on the students' reading comprehension. In other words, TBLT method contributes positive in+uence on the students' English reading comprehension.

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