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RETAIN (RESEARCH ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN INDONESIA)
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ISSN : 23562617     EISSN : 30322839     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
RETAIN publishes articles within the scope of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. RETAIN publishes articles within the scope of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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The Effect of Prodigy towards Junior High School Students' Grammar Competence Setiawan, Aisya
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025)
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Abstract The study aimed to know whether Prodigy, an English digital learning media, has significant effect towards junior high school students’ grammar competence. Prodigy is a digital learning application which has just launched its English learning feature in 2022. Design of the study was quantitative with experimental research method. Subject of the study were the eighth graders of junior high school. There were two classes, in which each class had 35 students. The first class was the experimental group and the second class was the control group. The study was conducted in a public junior high school in East Java. Data of the study was gathered using instruments, Pre-Test and Post-Test. The result of the study showed that the implementation of Prodigy as a digital English learning media has significant effect towards students’ grammar competence. The researcher analysed the pre-test score. It showed that there is no significant difference between students of both classes and they had equal ability in grammar competence. Furthermore, in order to know the significant difference towards students’ grammar competence after the implementation of Prodigy, a treatment was given to the experimental group. The treatment was conducted in five meetings. Students played Prodigy with the guidance of the researcher. After the treatment was completed, post-test was administered to both groups. Ultimately, post-test score was analysed. Based on the non-parametric guide, the result was considered to be statistically significant. In conclusion, Prodigy, as an English digital learning media, was able to help students to improve students’ grammar competence, especially present and past tense. Keywords: Grammar, Digital Learning Media, Prodigy, Teaching and Learning
The Effectiveness of Linga App on Vocabulary Mastery in Reading among Senior High School Students Islami, Novi Nurul
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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This quantitative study with pre-experimental design examines the differences in vocabulary mastery between students taught using Linga app and those taught without it. 36 senior high school students in 11th grade who receive additional English subject (Bahasa Inggris lintas minat) served as the participants of this experiment. Students' vocabulary mastery was tested using the vocabulary level test developed by Paul Nation and then updated by Webb et al. in 2017. To analyze the tests result, paired sample t-test was administered to find out the difference between the data. The results of the experiment indicate a significant difference in students' vocabulary mastery. This is proven by the result of the paired sample t-test with p-value <.001, it means that the difference between the pretest and posttest scores is statistically significant. Besides the paired sample t-test result, effects size calculation using Cohen's d revealed a moderate effect value for the group, with Cohen's d value of 0.822. In order to gain deeper insights of participants' experience, a post-experimental quantitative questionnaire consisting of 10 Likert scale items was administered. The result of the post-experiment questionnaire revealed that participants responded positively to the vocabulary learning application, indicating it was effective and user-friendly. The majority of participant expressed high levels of satisfaction with the app's features, particularly those supporting pronunciation, contextual word learning, and vocabulary training. Despite these findings, as there is currently limited prior research regarding the use of Linga app in English language learning, future studies are encouraged to expand on these findings with larger subjects or different language skills other than vocabulary.
Digital Mind Mapping Using MindMeister on Writing: The Effect and Students’ Perceptions Elsa, Widya Ariyan
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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The purpose of this research is to explore the effect of applying digital mind mapping using MindMeister on students' writing performance in hortatory exposition texts and to examine students’ perceptions regarding its implementation in writing classes. An embedded mixed-method approach combine with a quasi-experimental design was employed involving 68 students from a public senior high school in Gresik Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected through writing tests and questionnaires. It was found that students in the experimental group significantly enhanced their writing performance (p = 0.000 < 0.05) in comparison to those in the control group. In addition, students demonstrated positive perceptions of digital mind mapping using MindMeister in terms of their attitude, activities, and overall writing experience. The findings indicate that digital mind mapping serves as a beneficial tool for enhancing students’ writing skills and engagement in the classroom.
Students’ Speaking Challenges at Different English Courses in Kampung Inggris Pare Kediri Bahari, Rika Nabilah Ananda
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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This study investigates the speaking challenges faced by students and alumni in Kampung Inggris Pare, Kediri. Employing a mixed-method approach, 92 participants from three English institutions took part in the research. Data were collected using both close- and open-ended questionnaires, then analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings revealed that 40.3% of respondents experienced linguistic difficulties related to vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Psychological issues such as low confidence (25%) and anxiety (23%) also hindered their speaking performance. Additionally, 28.5% had the opportunity to speak but did not know what to say, while 31.7% lacked interaction with native speakers. These results emphasize the need for integrated language instruction that also considers psychological and environmental factors. Future research should involve interviews or classroom observations to further explore effective strategies that support learners’ speaking confidence.
EFL Students’ Practices in Exploring Digital Comics: Extensive Reading Activities at English Club Sholehudin, Muhammad Rizky
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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English language skills have become one of the crucial things for learning in Education. Extensive reading activities are an important way for students can develop their English comprehension. In addition, this extensive reading activity can be collaborated using several reading media. Digital comics can be used for reading media, where these digital comics have attractive visuals in extensive reading activities. This study uses a qualitative approach by conducting Semi-structured interviews, with the  hope  of  being  able  to  obtain  in-depth  results  related  to  their  experiences. The study presents comprehensive findings obtained from a series of in-depth interviews to identify students' practices in exploring digital comics in extensive reading and to identify the perceived benefits of using digital comics for extensive reading among EFL students. Interviews were conducted with 10 students who were active members of the English Club and regularly involved in extensive reading activities. In this study, researcher get data from the interviews to find out their extensive reading practices and benefit from extensive reading activities.
Teachers' Perceptions of the Challenges and Impacts of Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English Language Teaching Amal, Islahul
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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This study explores English teachers’ perceptions and lived experiences in utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools at SMPN 1 Mojowarno, a rural junior high school in Jombang. Guided by Max van Manen’s hermeneutic phenomenology and the TPACK framework, this study used semi-structured interviews with four English teachers to uncover the essence of their experiences. Findings reveal a significant tension in teachers' perceptions. While they acknowledged AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva could enhance learning efficiency and innovation, they also harboured deep concerns over AI's potential to disrupt human relationships, foster student dependency, and erode critical thinking, alongside fears of professional devaluation. Teachers' emotional responses were not static, evolving over time from initial curiosity to a more profound sense of caution and responsibility. This evolution was driven by significant challenges. Beyond technical issues like unstable infrastructure and gaps in digital competency due to limited training, teachers grappled with the inappropriateness of some AI content for their local cultural context. These pressures ultimately forced them into burdensome new roles as "directors" who must constantly control technology, and "guardians" who must defend the pedagogical space. This was most evident in one teacher's complete rejection of AI to prioritize character education and human relationships. The study concludes that without systemic support, the burden of ensuring effective AI integration falls heavily on individual teachers. Their struggle to balance innovation with pedagogical integrity highlights that they are being left to navigate complex technological and ethical terrains alone, a challenge stretching their professional capacity to its limits.
Enhancing Students' Reading Comprehension Through the Use of SQ3R in Teaching Analytical Exposition Texts Putriana Ellen Bintang Pratiwi
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025)
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The purpose of this research is to determine if students who implement the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) and those who do not significantly vary in their reading comprehension text of analytical exposition texts. A quasi-experimental design and quantitative approach were used in this research. Eleventh-grade students ate a senior high school in Gresik were the participants. There were two groups: the control group did not use the SQ3R, while the experimental group did. Reading comprehension tests were used as pre- and post-test to gather data. The tests consist of 20 multiple-choice questions. Data analysis included scoring student’s correct answers, conducting normality test, homogeneity test, and performing hypothesis testing, which tested using SPSS 25. The results showed that the experimental group’s post-test mean score was 84.84 (SD=8.659), whereas the control group was 79.69 (SD=9.667). It is seen that the experimental mean score was higher than the mean score of the control group. The significance value of 0.028, which is lower than 0.05, showed a significant difference between the two groups. These results suggest that students’ reading comprehension is positively impacted by the SQ3R strategy. This strategy can be considered an effective alternative in reading instruction.
High School Students’ Perceptions of Wattpad-Based Extensive Reading for Reading Skill Development Nurhanifah Qurroti A'yunin
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025)
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This study investigates how high school students feel about reading extensively from digital books, especially Wattpad, and the advantages they see in terms of their reading abilities. Because they gave them more freedom to select engaging material and reduced the sense that reading was a chore, students usually regarded digital novels to be entertaining, approachable, and inspiring. In terms of the advantages, students stated that reading on digital platforms enhanced their comprehension of English literature, increased their vocabulary, and improved their reading fluency. Based on their active participation in the English Conversation Club (ECC) at one of public high school in Gresik, 38 students were chosen as participants. A Likert-scale questionnaire was used in this study's descriptive quantitative methodology to collect data. According to the findings, students not only had a favorable opinion of extensive reading on Wattpad but also saw a discernible improvement in their reading skills, indicating that digital extensive reading can be both entertaining and useful in EFL settings.
Exploring Students’ Oral Communication Problems and Strategies in the Intermediate Communication Skill Course Wulandari, Novita
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 01 (2025)
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This study aims to find out the most common communication problems and strategies used in the Intermediate Communication Skill course. This research was carried out at the State University of Surabaya by involving 100 students from the 2024 cohort who are currently in their second semester. This study employed descriptive quantitative study by using 95% confidence level and 7% margin of error, involving a sample of 100 students out of a total population of 234. The data were collected through closed and open-ended questionnaires adopted based on Dornyei and Scott (1997) taxonomy of communication problems and strategies. The data were analyzed by using SPSS with descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, then supported by the responses from the open-ended questionnaire. The result of the study shows that students often face problems related to processing time performance problem and tend to use strategies such as asking for repetition, use of fillers, and asking for clarification during the Intermediate Communication Skill course. These findings suggest that students tend to select specific strategies depending on the communication problems they encounter. Therefore, it is recommended that students are encouraged to apply appropriate strategies according to the problems they face. It is also suggested that lecturers incorporate more varied learning activities to help students use communication strategies more effectively.
The Survey Research of Student Perception on The Use of Edmodo as a Learning Platform in Academic Listening Class. Safitri, Betari Utama
RETAIN : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 03 (2025)
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Listening skill has become major problem to master in Indonesia. To accommodate students learning, teachers are encouraged to use technology as media in teaching listening. The media that used in this study is Edmodo. This study have purpose to proof Edmodo as an effective learning media and a media that able to help student in their listening skills. This study used a quantitative approach in the form of survey research and questionnaires are used to collect the data. The result of this study may differ with the other study that have been conducted. Students have different perceptions and opinions toward Edmodo that used in the Academic Listening Course.

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