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Published by Universitas HKBP Nommensen
ISSN : 24429384     EISSN : 24603244     DOI : 10.51622
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
This research researches on The Explora . It is interested to publish qualitative and quantitative researches. It focuses on the impact of a teaching method to the achievement of the learners on a specific subject matter. It is also interested on the linguistic characteristic of the English language of the learners such as linguistics, language in teaching, language education, and literature. The purpose of this journal is to distribute the hottest information from the classroom instruction to the English teaching community at all levels. Article manuscripts are submitted to the editorial board for double blind review before their publication
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
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glocalization Glocalization and TESOL in Thailand
The Explora Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.69

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This paper investigates the roles and status of English as an international language, and the use of English as the ASEAN lingua franca. The roles of English have been changed due to globalization. When English is used as a global language, non-native speakers of English around the world, who have different cultural background and different first language increasingly use and localize English for communicating and expressing their ideas, concepts and cultures.  This leads to the concept of “glocalization”. The term “glocalization”  and its interpretation are addressed and clarified.   Additionally, the paper reflects the challenges in teaching and learning English as lingua franca (ELF) in Thailand, before moving to the implication of “glocalization” in English teaching and learning.
The Effect of Using Mind Mapping Strategy on the Students’ Skill in Writing Recount Text Sembiring, Friscilla
The Explora Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.70

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This study is intended to find out the effect of using Mind Mapping Strategy on The Students’ Skill in Writing Recount Text. It is an experimental study. There are eleven classes of them. Since the study needs two groups (Experimental and control group), two classes are taken by using random sampling technique. The two classes have 60 students. The experimental group is taught by applying mind mapping strategy and the control group is taught by applying Conventional Method. The instrument for collecting the data is writing recount text about holiday. It is consisted of 100 words. After the data has been scored, the data is analyzed by using t-test formula. The analysis shows that t-test is 3.75 while t-table is 2.000.It means that t-test is higher than t-table with the degree of freedom 58, and the level of significance 0.05. The result shows that the hypothesis of this study is accepted. In other words, Mind Mapping Strategy significantly affects the students’ writing skill in recount text.
Metaphor Translation in Sandra Brown’s Novel “Exclusive” Herlina Libra Lisa
The Explora Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.71

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The objectives of this study were to 1) find the meaning of metaphors found, 2) analyze the strategies used in translating them into Indonesian version and 3) identify the types of shifts found in the translation of Sandra Brown Novel “Exclusive” with its Indonesian version entitled “Berita Ekslusif”. There are two types of metaphor namely dead metaphor and live metaphor. This study was restricted in analyzing live metaphors based on theory of Larson(1998) that was applied to analyze the meaning of metaphor by identifying the topic, image, point of similarity, and/or non figurative meaning, as well as her other theory of strategies used for translating metaphors. The types of shift were identified and analyzed by following theory of Catford (1974). Data were collected through library research by note taking the live metaphors found in the data source. Many examples of metaphorical expressions were collected from the novel. Then, the collected data were analyzed by the theory concerned. The result of the study showed that it is hard to identify the live metaphor if the topic and/or the point ofsimilarity left implicit. There are four strategies applied by the translator in translating live metaphors in this study, they were translating by keeping the metaphorical image, translating as simile, substituting to the metaphor in the target language which had the same meaning and translating without keeping the metaphorical imagery. The most strategy used in translating live metaphors in this study is the last one without keeping the metaphorical imagery. All types of category shifts occurred in this translation, such as class shift, structure shift, unit shift, and intra system shift.
An Analysis of Escapism in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” Rotua Elfrida; Hutapea, Sry Natalina
The Explora Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.72

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This study deals with Tennessee Williams’ work, The Glass Menagerie based on psychological analysis. The characters in the play are intentionally made to identify the attitudes and behaviors of each character in order to give up clear descripion of the characters. In the Glass Menagerie there are three characters who try to escape from reality but they have different psychological problem in life. Living in illusion is Amanda’s way to escape, playing the glass figure is the way of Laura to escape from reality, while the way of Tom to escape is going to the movies. The purpose of analyzing the literary work is to display clearly about the psychological element in the play and also moral lesson clearly.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension On Persuasive Text Through Storytelling Rotua Elfrida; Sry Natalina Hutapea
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Agustus 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.73

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This research deals with the improving students’ reading comprehension achievement on persuasive text through storytelling. This research is aimed to find out the improvement of the students’ reading comprehension achievement on persuasive text if teaching by applying storytelling. The design of the research is conducted by using action research method. It was done through planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subject of this research is the 2013/2014 students of the Grade XI of SMA Swa Bina Karya Medan. This research applies quantitative and qualitative method. Quantitative data are taken from the students' reading comprehension test. Qualitative data are taken from diary notes, interview, and observation. The result of the research shows that there is improvement of students’ reading comprehension on persuasive text through storytelling.
The purpose of this article  is  to  elaborate  denominal nominalsin  Toba  Batak  language from the view point of generative transformational study. Denominal Nominals in Toba Batak: A Generative Transformational Study
The Explora Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): July 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v6i2.74

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The purpose of this article is to elaborate denominal nominalsin Toba Batak language from the view point of generative transformational study. The theory applied in this study is modified theory of Halle‟s model. Therefore, there are six components of sets of generative transformational rules as modified theory in this study, i.e. List of Morphemes, Word Formation Rules, Filter, Orthographic Rules, Phonological Rules, and Dictionary. The data were analysedby applying modified theory with reference to Halle‟s theory as the main theory. The method of this study is descriptive qualitative. The data were collected by using observation and interview. The collected data are voice-recordings and writings. The research findings show that denominalnominals in Toba Batak language are done by attaching (1) prefix [par-], (2) prefix [sa-], (3) infix [-ar-], (4) confix [ha-an], (5) confix[par-an], (6) and affix combination [pasi-]. The resultof the affixation processes generate complex words which have new grammatical and lexical meanings. Phoneme addition takes place in morphological process particularly with prefix [sa-]. The inflectional processes of attaching those affixes bring about phonologicalidiosincracy, therefore, such words must be processed in filter to generate acceptable words in Toba Bataklanguage.
SUPERLATIVE FORMS OF ADJECTIVES BY ARTICLE NA + PREFIX UM- IN TOBA BATAK Ambarita , Esron
The Explora Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): Desember 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (474.744 KB) | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v7i3.454

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The objectives of this study are to investigate the formation of superlative forms of adjectives by article na + prefix [um-] in Toba Batak. The results show that superlative forms of adjectives by article na + prefix [um-] in Toba Batak result in various morphological and phonological processes as follows: (1) if article na +prefix [um-] is attached to adjectives preceded by vowels [a], [e], [i], [o], and [u] the last phoneme of prefix [um-] is doubled i.e [um-] is pronounced as [umm-] sound. (2) if the initial phoneme is a bilabial plosive voiced consonant [b], prefix [um-] is pronounced as [ub-]sound as its allomorph. (3) if the initial phoneme is a velar plosive voiced consonant [g], prefix [um-] is pronounced as [uŋ-] sound. (4) if the initial phoneme is a palato alveolar affricate voiced consonant [j] prefix [um-] is spelt as [un-] sound but pronounced as [uj-] sound. (5) if the initial phoneme is a bilabial nasal voiced consonant [m] prefix [um-] does not change. (6) if the initial phoneme is an alveolar nasal voiced consonant [n], prefix [um-] is spelt and pronounced as [un-] sound. (7) if the initial phoneme is a bilabial plosive voiceless consonant [p], prefix [um-] is spelt as [um-] sound but pronounced as [up-] sound. (8) if the initial phoneme is an alveolar rolled voiced consonant [r], prefix [um-] is spelt and pronounced as [ur-] sound. (9) if the initial phoneme is an alveolar fricative voiceless consonant [s], prefix [um-] is spelt as [un-] sound but pronounced as [us-] sound. (10) if the initial phoneme is an alveolar plosive voiceless consonant [t], prefix [um-] is spelt as [un-] sound but pronounced as [ut-] sound.
The The Effect of SABELS and GRPQ on The Students’ Reading Comprehension at SMA Swasta RK Bintang Timur Pematangsiantar Pardede , Hilman
The Explora Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): Desember 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (825.617 KB) | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v7i3.455

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The aim of this research is to find out the effect of Scientific Approach-Based on English Learning Strategy (SABELS) and Guided Reading Peer Questioning Strategy (GRPQ) on students’ reading comprehension at grade X of SMA Swasta RK Bintang Timur Pematang Siantar. The researchers used quantitative method. The mean of GRPQ strategy is 77.50, Standard Deviation is 7.75, and significance value is .002 and number of students is 36. The mean in SABELS strategy is 80.00 and standard deviation is 9.25, and significance value is 0.38 and number of students is 36. The class who got conventional strategy, it has mean 75.00, standard deviation is 7.50, and significance value is .000 and number of students is 37. Using t-test in analyzing data, is found that t-value (2,36) is higher that t-table (1,667) at level of significant 5 %. This means using SABELS is effective to develop students’ ability in reading comprehension. According to the research findings, it is concluded that SABELS is more significant than GRPQ Strategy in teaching reading comprehension at tenth grade students at SMA Swasta RK Bintang Timur Pematangsiantar.
The The Effect of Applying Drill Method on In Teaching Students’ Writing Ability Harahap, Fitri Rahmadani
The Explora Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): Desember 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (482.451 KB) | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v7i3.497

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This research was aimed to develops teaching writing by using drill method as method in teaching writing descriptive paragraph. This study was conducted applying Nana Sudjana (1989:86) theory. The research took placeat MTs.Swasta IRA  Medan. The sample consisted of class VII. The instruments employed in this study experimental research which consist of pre-test and post-test.. The findings of the study were the quality of the developed technique as media viewed from the experts is very good (88 %). Most students gave positive responses. Most students said that the method was interesting and it could help them to write descriptive texts easily. The results of the test show that the method improved their ability in writing descriptive paragraph (average score: 80, 12).The scoring system was based on five aspects; namely content, organization, vocabulary, language use, mechanics. Therefore, the writer suggests that English teachers develop method as one of the creative way to improve the students’ ability in writing descriptive texts.
The The Effect Of Presentation Practice Production (Ppp) Technique On Student’s English Grammar Competence By Using Computer Assisted Language Learning Siregar, Putri Delima
The Explora Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): Desember 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (628.874 KB) | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v7i3.500

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This study deals with the effect of presentation practice production on students’ English grammar competence by using computer assisted language learning. The objective of this thesis is to find out the effect of presentation practice production on students’ English grammar competence by using computer assisted language learning. This study is an experimental research. The population of this study is the student class of X of SMK Parulian 1 MEDAN. The number of students was 100 students. 40 students are taken as the sample. The first group is experimental group which is teach by applying presentation practice production technique on computer assisted language learning. While the second group is control group, it is teach without presentation practice production technique on computer assisted language learning. Multiple choice test is used, as the instrument for collecting the data. These test consisted of two types, namely pre-test and post-test. As the result of the test, t-observed was 3.14 and t-table was 1.686 (p:005) the result of the data analysis show that the value of t-table 3.14 1.686(p:0.05). It means that hypothesis alternative (Ha) is accepted while the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected, therefore it is concluded that presentation practice production technique on computer assisted language learning significantly affects students’ English grammar competence. Based on the explanation above, this research can be chosen as one alternative in teaching learning process.

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