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ISSN : 24429384     EISSN : 24603244     DOI : 10.51622
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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
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The Function And Meaning Of Umpasa In Toba Batak’s Traditional Wedding Ceremony Pasaribu, Arsen Nahum
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1289

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This study seeks to reveal the menaing and function of umpasa in Toba Batak’s wedding ceremony.This qualitative research method is based on qualitative content analysis (Marying, 2010). Theresearch data is 40 umpasa of Toba, taken by recording and video-taping 5 wedding ceremoniesheld in Medan. The findings show that the meanings and functions of the umpasa are also closelyrelated to the wedding process of the Toba Batak society and also to Toba Batak’s philosophy.Umpasa is used in Toba Batak’s traditional wedding ceremony to refine and beautify the language.This shows a sense of mutual respect between host and invited guests, especially between hula-hula(the wife giver) and boru (the wife receiver). Of all the umpasa presented at the Toba Bataktraditional wedding ceremony, the meaning and function of umpasa is usually used to show:blessing, respecting, praising, advising, thanking, agreeing, expecting, opening and closing.
Improving Students’ Speaking Ability Through Drama Performance at the Eleventh Grade of SMA N 17 Medan Pasaribu, Mey Diana
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1290

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This study deals with the improving students’ speaking ability through drama performance at the eleventhgrade of SMA N 17 Medan. The main objective of this study is to describe the implementation of dramaperformance in teaching speaking. The sample of this study was 50 students in class XI IS-1. This studywas conducted by using classroom action research. The research was conducted in two cycles, cycle Iconsisted of three meetings, and cycle II consisted of three meetings. The instruments for collecting thedata were quantitative data (speaking test), and qualitative data (interview and observation sheet). Basedon speaking scores in quantitative data, students’ score improve continuously. Based on interview andobservation sheet from qualitative data, it was found that the students were active, interested, andenthusiastic in speaking especially through drama performance. The result of the research showed thatdrama performance significantly improved students’ achievement in speaking ability.
Code Mixing In Students’ Conversation at Grade VII in SMP N 2 Pematangsiantar Silalahi, Marojahan
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1291

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Code mixing can be happened in wide variety of language. It means that, mixing of two or morelanguages can be happened in morpheme/word, phrase, clause, and in sentence. According to Hamers(2000:270) “Code mixing is a language-contact communication strategy, but the speaker of a languagetransfers elements or rules of another language.”The researcher taught that English is important language,The reason to choose code mixing because the researcher found that students try to practice their Englishbut using sometime they have to use code mixing and swithing mostly because of lack of vocabulary.To describe the types of code mixing, to explain the functions of code mixing, and to tell the reasons ofusing code mixing. According to Siregar (1996:50) stated that Code mixing divided into two kinds, intrasentential mixing and extra-sentential mixing.Muysken (2000) defined three types of code mixing, thoseare: Insertion, Alternation, and Congruent Lexicalization.This situation is closer with daily conversationand also describe as their habitual communication. Speech situation of some people this phenomenoncould increase by status in society. In this case, for many young people code mixing becomes their ownstyle which is hoped to look like a modern and educational one.
Phonological Awareness On Preschool Students’ Writing Ability Aruan, Erna Juliana
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1292

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Phonological awareness is the area of oral language that relates to the ability to think about thesounds in a word. It is an understanding of the structure of spoken language that it is made up ofwords consist of syllables, rhymes and sounds. This ability is important for using sound-letterknowledge effectively in writing and reading as well. This research conducted the assessment ofpreschool students ability in writing the dictated words through their phonological awareness not bymemorizing the letters. There were 19 students assessed in this research. 2 out of 19 were failed toimprove in the vowel sound of oo and oa. 17 out of 19 were success to be improving after givingphonological awareness.
The Fishbowl Strategy: An Effective Way to Improve Students’ Speaking Ability Silitonga, Mery
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1293

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Speaking is one of essential language skills in communication. Language teachers are expectedto bring an effective method in classroom to improve students’ speaking skills. Based on the preliminarystudy in language classroom SMAN 12 Medan, teachers had limited knowledge of creative method inteaching speaking which can be integrated to curriculum. Thus, the use of Fishbowl strategy can provideopportunity in the form of Fish and the Bowl for each student to practice speaking in the classroom whileconsidering about current curriculum. In the Fishbowl, each student can take a turn to deliver the ideas,and everyone has the equal chance to speak. This research focused on the implementation of Fishbowlstrategy to improve speaking ability of 30 students from first grade of SMAN 12 Medan. The researchmethodology was a classroom action research. At the end of implementing fishbowl, the researcher gavethe questionnaire to know students’ perception toward the use of Fishbowl strategy. Based on the researchfindings, there were 26,6% successful students at the pre-test. After conducting fishbowl, 100% ofstudents in the classroom had improvement in their speaking skill because each of them had more chanceto speak up something related to the topic given
Busuu: a Mobile Applications Ginting, Doriani Romboni
The Explora Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): April 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51622/explora.v9i1.1294

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In the age of technological advancement, gadget has an important role in the various activities of aperson, no exception in learning. With a variety of applications offered by platform providers, bothandroid and iOS. Now one can learn something independently. Busuu is an application developedto help a person in learning foreign languages independently, such as learning Arabicindependently. Learning paths used in this application have been using international standards,ranging from beginner level (A1), basic level (A2), intermediate level (B1), and advanced (B2).This application provides learning materials in the form of audio visual that can improve the fourskills of English language. Optimizing the usage of Busuu applications is very likely to preparesomeone to be able to communicate in English.

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