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Joal : Journal of Applied Linguistics
Published by English Lecturers and Teachers Association
ISSN : 28091914     EISSN : 28091922     DOI : https://doi.org/10.52622/joal.v1i1
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Journal of Applied Linguistic (JoAL) is a Journal that published twice a year, namely in January and July. JoAL publishes manuscripts within the fields of: 1. Teaching and curricular practices 2. Language teaching methodologies, 3. Curriculum development and teaching methods 4. Second and foreign language teaching and learning 5. Classroom-centered research 6. Literacy 7. Language education 8. Teacher education and professional development 9. Teacher training 10. Child, second, and foreign language acquisition 11. Bilingual and multilingual education 12. Translation 13. New technologies in language teaching 14. Testing and evaluation 15. Literature, language, and linguistics 16. Applied linguistics 17. Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics 18. Discourse analysis 19. Stylistics 20. English Language Teaching and Learning 21. Linguistics and Applied linguistics 22. English Literature 23. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) 24. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 124 Documents
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Persuasive Illocutionary Speech Acts in Canva Advertisements on the Ptalform: A Linguistic Approach Lathiva Istavida; Joko Wibowo
Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/joal.v5i2.607

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This study aims to analyze the types and functions of illocutionary speech acts used in Canva digital advertisements and their role in persuasive communication. The data consist of verbal texts extracted from 15 Canva advertisements published in June 2025. Using a qualitative descriptive approach grounded in Searle’s speech act theory, this study examines assertive, commissive, directive, and expressive speech acts. The findings reveal that commissive speech acts dominate Canva advertisements, emphasizing promises and commitments to users, followed by assertive acts that enhance credibility. Expressive and directive acts appear less frequently, indicating a preference for soft persuasion strategies that maintain user autonomy. Data reveals commissive speech acts dominate Canva's approach at 89%, primarily through commitments to user empowerment and creative support. Assertives follow at 67%, establishing credibility through factual claims about design capabilities and platform accessibility. Expressives appear in 33% of cases, often reinforcing user confidence through value affirmations. Notably, directives remain minimal at 22%, suggesting strategic avoidance of overt persuasion tactics that might compromise perceived user autonomy. Practical recommendations include enhancing expressive elements during onboarding sequences where user anxiety peaks, embedding verifiable data within assertive claims about design outcomes, and refining commissive language for clearer expectation management regarding platform capabilities. Keywords : Illocutionary Speech Acts; Digital Advertising Discourse; Pragmatics; Persuasive Language; Canva Advertisements
The Performance of OpenL as an AI Recognition of Interdental Fricatives [θ] and [ð] in Indonesian-Accented English Sufi, M. Iqbal Farabi; Tengku Syarfina
Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/joal.v5i2.608

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This study investigates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems recognize the English interdental fricatives /θ/ and /ð/ in Indonesian-accented speech. Because these sounds are absent from the Indonesian phonological inventory, Indonesian learners often experience difficulty producing them, which may affect intelligibility and AI recognition. Using a qualitative phonetic analysis with AI-based comparison, speech data from six Indonesian learners of English and one native speaker were collected. The recordings were analyzed using Praat to examine acoustic characteristics and OpenL to generate speech-to-IPA transcriptions. The results show that many learner productions lacked sustained fricative turbulence, indicating non-target realizations of interdental fricatives. OpenL generally reflected these acoustic deviations rather than producing canonical forms, suggesting limited sensitivity to subtle fricative cues. Overall, the findings reveal an intersection between human phonetic challenges and technological limitations in current ASR systems, highlighting the need for accent-inclusive training data and focused pronunciation instruction to improve both intelligibility and AI speech recognition performance. Keywords : Interdental fricatives; Indonesian-accented English; OpenL
An Analysis of Reading Comprehension Exercises in the English on Target Textbook for Indonesian Senior High Schools Marpaung, Geby; Lumbantoruan, Frendi; Silalahi , Ramayani; Sibarani , Bill; Saragih, Erikson; Purba, Parlindungan
Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52622/joal.v5i2.611

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This study investigates the reading comprehension exercises presented in the English on Target textbook published by Erlangga for Grade XI Indonesian senior high school students. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, the study analyzes all reading passages and accompanying comprehension tasks across eight chapters of the textbook. Document analysis was used as the primary data collection technique, focusing on the cognitive demands of each reading question. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy served as the analytical framework to categorize reading comprehension questions into lower-order and higher-order thinking skills, including remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, and evaluating. The findings reveal that the textbook addresses six major reading comprehension skills: identifying main ideas, locating specific information, understanding vocabulary in context, making inferences, identifying authorial purpose, and recognizing text organization. Literal comprehension tasks, particularly those requiring factual recall and identification of explicit information, dominate the early chapters. However, inferential and evaluative questions appear more frequently in later units, indicating a gradual progression toward higher-order thinking skills. In terms of exercise formats, five main types were identified: multiple-choice questions, vocabulary-based items, true/false and matching tasks, open-ended comprehension questions, and grammar-integrated reading activities. Multiple-choice exercises constitute the majority of tasks, while open-ended and evaluative questions are less frequent. Although the textbook demonstrates an effort to scaffold students’ reading development from basic comprehension to more complex cognitive engagement, lower-order thinking skills remain predominant. These findings suggest that teachers may need to supplement the textbook with additional inferential and evaluative reading activities to better support higher-order literacy development in Indonesian EFL classrooms. Keywords : Reading Comprehension; Textbook Analysis; English on Target; Reading Exercises; EFL Literacy
Improving Students’ Speaking Skills Through Project-Based English Health Promotion Activities Harahap, Fitri; Izzati Suhaila; Ginting, Lastri Marsely; Saragih, Butet Marthalina
Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
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This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Project-Based English Health Promotion Activities in improving students’ speaking skills. The study used a quasi-experimental design with two groups : a control group taught using conventional methods and an experimental group taught using project-based learning. The participants were 50 fourth-semester undergraduate Public Health students, divided into two classes of 25 students each. Students’ speaking skills were assessed through a pre-test and post-test focusing on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, and confidence. The data were analyzed using t-tests. The results showed that both groups improved their speaking skills, but the experimental group achieved significantly higher improvement than the control group (p < 0.05). The study concludes that Project-Based English Health Promotion Activities are effective in enhancing students’ speaking skills and can be applied in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, particularly in health-related programs. Keywords : Improving; Speaking Skills; Project Based English; Health Promotion

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