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Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa
ISSN : 24428965     EISSN : 24428973     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30603
Core Subject : Education,
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal) aims at and focuses on publishing research-based and conceptual articles in the area of English and Arabic Education, Linguistics and Literatures from researchers, academicians, students, professional, and practitioners from all over the world. The scopes of Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal) are English and Arabic language teaching and learning, English and Arabic language testing and assessment, English and Arabic language instructional materials , Curriculum design and development in ELT and Arabic Language Teaching, Information and Communication Technology in ELT and Arabic Language Teaching, Applied linguistics, English language acquisition, Discourse analysis, Translation Studies.
Articles 138 Documents
Exploring Figurative Language in Rupi Kaur’s Selected Poems Heda, Ayuni; Bram, Barli
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 6 No 2 (2021): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (340.607 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i2.2158

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This study explored figurative language or figures of speech used in the seven poems entitled Home, Time, Self-love, Self-hate, The Construction Site of Our Future, Long-distance, and It Is So Full Here in Myself by Rupi Kaur. The researchers used a descriptive qualitative method. Library research was used as the technique in collecting the data. The data were collected from Kaur’s poem book entitled The Sun and Her Flowers and analysed using the figurative language or figures of speech proposed by Abrams and Harpham (2015). Results showed four types of figurative language used in Kaur’s selected poems: personification, nine instances; simile, six occurrences; hyperbole, six occurrences; and metaphor, three examples
The Existence of Arabic Learning in Universities amid the COVID-19 Outbreak: Opportunities and Challenges Ilmiani, Aulia Mustika; Ahmadi, Ahmadi
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 6 No 2 (2021): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (311.21 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i2.2172

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The Arabic language has peculiarity and differentiating characteristics that distinguish it from other foreign languages. This study investigates the existence of Arabic language learning during the pandemic period by conducting a thorough review of the Arabic language learning process from both an internal and an external standpoint. The method of writing this article is based on a study of literature comparison. The author conducts an online search for primary literature using valid criteria, and a reputable source—data analysis is performed using the content analysis paradigm. This study demonstrated the positive impact on the internal environment: 1) Lecturers and students gained greater proficiency in using applications that can be integrated into the learning process. 2) The assignment method changes from academic to project-based assignments, 3) Students become more proficient in using social media as tools for learning. 4) Arabic learning occurs from any location and at any time of day. The internal negative consequences are as follows: 1) memorizing qawaid or tashrif, in which case it is not easy to assess students' abilities through online instruction without face-to-face interaction; 2) Explanation of the material when face to face is considered more straightforward; 3) Unstable networks cause the inability to concentrate and focus. The external consequences are as follows: 1) a large number of linguistic webinars about Arabic, 2) The number of research references, research articles, and scientific journals are growing; 3) It is becoming easier to hold memorandums of understanding between collages from different regions.
Realia-Mediated Instruction: An Effective Tool for Improving Young Learners' Vocabulary Skills Bhatti, Muhammad Safdar; Habibie, Alvons; Noreen , Shaista; Hussain, Sabir; Bajwa, Shahla
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 6 No 2 (2021): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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A foreign language teacher often employs realia to strengthen pupils' association between words and objects. The current study investigates real-life activities that improve vocabulary learning in the English language and the impact of realia on improving students' vocabulary learning performance. It was an experimental study with only post-test design. Forty students participated in the study. The data were collected and analyzed statistically. The results revealed that vital activities used for vocabulary development were menu selection, game recognition, picture identification, activity identification, magazine adds understanding, and identification of cities and map reading, respectively. It was evident that the experimental group performed better when compared with the control group. The study suggested that students may focus their attention, stimulate their interest, give them real impact, make them aware, and modernize their language learning through vocabulary improvement.
An Analysis of Appraisal System of Paw Patrol Lyric Vidhiasi, Dhion Meitreya
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 6 No 2 (2021): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (423.669 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i2.2197

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Hero-themed children’s films are always fun for children. The PAW Patrol film series is a spectacle aimed at pre-school-age children. The film’s main characters are one 10-year-old child and six puppies. This study aimed to look at the Appraisal System contained in the lyrics of the opening song of the PAW Patrol series, which aired on the NickJr channel. The researcher wanted to find the dominant Appraisal System in the lyrics. The researcher also wanted to know how the lyricist positioned the listeners and viewers of the film through the song’s lyrics. The data analyzed were the lyric of the opening song of the PAW Patrol film series. The data were then analyzed using Martin and White’s Appraisal System theory. Researchers used qualitative descriptive methods in analyzing the data. The results showed the three Appraisal sub-systems; Attitude, Engagement, and Graduation, are found in the lyrics of the PAW Patrol opening song. The dominant appraisal system was Graduation. Listeners or moviegoers are positioned as people who receive the image of the heroic act shown in the song's lyrics.
Investigating the Emergence of Digital Platforms for Listening Learning Proficiency Fitria, Tira Nur
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 6 No 2 (2021): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (398.877 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i2.2217

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This study investigates the use of any platforms in English language teaching and learning, especially in listening skills. This research design is qualitative. From the result, it shows that some technologies available both online or offline include applications or platforms that provide many choices for listening to English, they are. 1) Music platform. These platforms can be found in PlayStore, such as Joox and Spotify recommends songs for listening skills. 2) Youtube channel. Many YouTube channels for learning English listening skills include 1) Voice of America (VOA), BBC Learning English, Learn English with TV Series, English with Lucy, and Oxford Online English. 3) Podcasts. Both BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and VoA (Voice of America). These Podcasts offer listening skills. The other podcasts are “The English We Speak, Podcast in English, Better at English, Luke’s English Podcast, Espresso English Podcast, Anchor FM” etc. 4) Websites that are pretty representative in practicing the listening skills such as Sound English, ESL-Lab, English listening, Ello, learn English British Council, Daily ESL, Story Nory, Story Line, which can be accessed. Learning English through several applications above can be an alternative for students in practicing and improving their English listening skills. Listening exercises can be carried out by using interesting listening strategies when learning English. It depends on the teachers/lecturers who teach listening subjects and the students who learn English materials.
A Confirmation of Indonesian EFL Students' Achievement and Views in Translation through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Danti Pudjiati; Sianna; Tira Nur Fitria
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (522.005 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i1.2360

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MALL in translation is increasingly prevalent among Indonesian EFL students due to ICT development and practical usage in teaching and learning. In addressing this issue, this research assessed the students' success and understanding by using MALL to translate a coronavirus text. There are four issues to consider: 1) Is MALL helpful in improving students' translation abilities? 2) How do students see MALL translate a text from English to Indonesian? 3) How does MALL help them cope with language competency when translating a text from English to Indonesian? 4) What challenges do students have while translating a text from English to Indonesian using MALL? This research was performed using qualitative and quantitative methods (Mix Methods). The research possessed 85 undergraduate students from East Jakarta and South Sulawesi as the respondents. Data was amassed through an online survey, a semi-structured interview, and document analysis. After attending the MALL online learning session, a paired-sample t-test indicated a significantly different score across the students. According to the survey, interview, and document analysis findings, they had a positive attitude about MALL for translation. They had acquired powerful support in terms of word order, word choice, and sentence structure. Nonetheless, most of them agreed that the technical issue and the lack of assistance were the most significant obstacles to successfully operating the MALL for translation.
Strategi Kesantunan Berbahasa pada Media Sosial WhatsApp Berdasarkan Level Pendidikan Riska Amalia Hafid; Serliana Serliana; Gusnawaty Gusnawaty; Ikhwan M. Said
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Language politeness in social media is still often ignored. The article aims to describe teenagers' politeness strategies in social media conversations, especially in the WhatsApp group of junior high schools, senior high schools, and colleges. The research was quantitative and qualitative descriptive, and the population was complete sentences in WhatsApp group conversations. The period of recording the conversation with each group is during September 2021. The data collection technique is by exporting the conversation data to Ms. Words. The data were arranged based on the entry date, then coded using Brown & Levinson's politeness theory. The interpretation of the data classification results used the approach of Makassar's cultural perspective. The findings showed that in social media WhatsApp, the teenagers talked more frequently used three kinds of politeness strategies. 1) Bald on record involving questions, commands, and requests. Teenagers use this strategy from three-level of education. 2) Positive strategies involve jokes, identity, and paying attention. The college and high schools teenagers use jokes and identity. However, paying attention's strategy is just used by college teenagers. 3) Negative strategies include apologies, be-thankful, and questions. College and high schools teenagers use the apology and thank strategies. Nevertheless, teenagers from the high school level only used negative politeness in asking questions. In conclusion, the level of education of teenagers determines the use of politeness strategy in social media. The implication is that teachers and stakeholders pay more attention to students' language politeness building, especially in speaking politely to others, so their interaction is harmonious with their communities. 
Exploring The Relationship between Project-Based Learning and Collaborative Skills: EFL Learners’ Voices Santi Andriyani; Syafiul Anam
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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This research aims to measure EFL learners' perceived project-based learning and examine whether there is a correlation between project-based learning and EFL learners' collaborative skills. This research used a correlational study using Spearman Product Moment based on non-parametric data. The data were gathered using a closed-ended questionnaire. The sample consisted of 100 (17 male and 83 female) Indonesian University EFL learners recruited using convenience sampling. The findings indicated that more than 70% of learners' perceptions of project-based learning positively impact their collaborative skills. The benefits of project-based learning include enhancing learners' motivation, teamwork, communication, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The next finding is a strong correlation between project-based learning, which significantly generated Sig. (p-value) = 0.000 < α = 0.05. Some previous studies reported that project-based learning positively correlates with collaborative skills.
Developing Intercultural Competence Awareness in Language Classroom: A View from FL Teachers Muh. Arif; Harni Jusuf
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (322.796 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i1.2500

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Language and culture are now considered interwoven, as culture becomes an integral part of learning a foreign language. This study aims to ascertain FL lecturers' perspectives on intercultural education and classroom procedures, including instructional materials, classroom activities, assessment, and the role of teachers in fostering intercultural awareness. Six lecturers were surveyed in this study. The six lecturers include three Arabic language education lecturers and three English language education lecturers with roughly five years of teaching experience. The data collection instrument is an interview guideline. The findings indicated that instructors acknowledged the importance of integrating culture into FL classrooms via various strategies and methods. Their statements include the following: they are frequently compelled to keep to textbook activities and activities previously prepared for the textbook since they have little time in class to address cultural concerns due to the syllabi's high expectations.
Development of Web-Based English Proficiency Test Model for EFL Classroom Hasan Ayuba; Aleeyah Masae
Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa Vol 7 No 1 (2022): Al-Lisan: Jurnal Bahasa (e-Journal)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (754.172 KB) | DOI: 10.30603/al.v7i1.2504

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The digital transformation of higher education institutions is a critical concern that several stakeholders in education must address; however, abilities to apply ICT in all spheres of life are still evolving, most notably Web-based tests to assess students' English proficiency. This research aims to produce a Web-Based English proficiency test for the English Education Study Program in State Institute of Islamic Studies (IAIN) Sultan Amai Gorontalo. The type of this research was Research and Development (R&D). The researcher modified Borg and Gall's development research model, which consisted of five steps:(1) evaluation of material and media experts, (2) one-on-one trial, (3) small group trial, (4) field trial, and (5) the final product.The evaluation was conducted by a media and material expert. The trial subjects consisted of 40 students: 12 students of one-to-one trial, 20 students of small group trial, and 40 students of field trial (including those in one-to-one and small group trial students). The data collection instrumentsused was an evaluation sheet for material expert, media expert, and a questionnaire for students involved in the display and the web system aspects. The data were analyzed by using descriptive quantitative, and qualitative techniques. The research result revealed that the Web-Based Test of English proficiency for English Program,developed determined by the media expert, indicated that the web display aspect assessed “good” (4,07). Meanwhile, the evaluation result from media expertsshowed from the system aspect considered “good” (4,10). The final product of this research was a web-based test for English Proficiency with the domain address www.eptestee.or.id.

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