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LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research
Published by TALENTA PUBLISHER
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27458296     DOI : https://doi.org/10.32734/
LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research is an international peer-reviewed journal published by TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara and managed by English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara. It has aims to provide the platform for the scholars to publish their work in the field of, but not limited to, linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), applied linguistics (sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, translation studies, semiotics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, multimodal analysis, stylistics, corpus linguistics, forensic linguistics, language teaching, classroom discourse, and others) and literature (modern and contemporary literature, comparative literature). As our commitment to the advancement of science and technology, LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research follows the open access policy that allows the published articles freely available online without any subscription.
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A Qualitative Study on the Implementation of the Total Physical Response (TPR) Method in Enhancing Students’ Speaking Ability in Narrative Texts Firman Daris Laia; Nurhalimah; Fatin Nadifa Tarigan
LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): LingPoet: Journal of Linguistics and Literary Research
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Speaking is an essential skill in language learning that enables students to communicate ideas, express opinions, and engage in meaningful interactions. However, many students still experience difficulties in speaking English, particularly in terms of fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. Preliminary observation showed that only 6 out of 28 students (21%) were able to respond to questions in English without using translation tools, indicating a low level of speaking proficiency. This study aims to explore the use of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method in improving students’ speaking skills in narrative texts. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ learning experiences during the implementation of TPR. The data were collected through classroom observations and interviews, focusing on students’ participation, fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension of narrative texts. The findings revealed that the implementation of the TPR method increased students’ engagement, with approximately 75% of students actively participating in speaking activities. In addition, students showed improvement in confidence, pronunciation accuracy, and fluency. The TPR method also helped reduce students’ anxiety when speaking English. Therefore, TPR is considered an effective teaching strategy for improving students’ speaking skills.
Enhancing Sport Education Students’ Speaking Performance through Assigned Topics in STOK Binaguna Medan Arsi Zahiri; Amminiyani; Heridayani
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Speaking proficiency is an essential skill for students in sports education, as their future professional roles require the capacity to clarify sports regulations, deliver coaching directives, motivate athletes, outline training programs, and communicate effectively in academic or professional settings. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, speaking poses considerable obstacles as learners must simultaneously manage vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, comprehension, and confidence (Burns, 2019; Yu et al., 2024). Indonesian EFL learners often face speaking difficulties stemming from limited vocabulary, inadequate fluency, pronunciation concerns, reduced confidence, and speaking anxiety (Marlia et al., 2023; Wijaya, 2023). This study aims to examine the influence of designated subjects on the speaking performance of sports education students at STOK Binaguna Medan. The study utilized a quasi-experimental approach that included a pre-test and post-test control group. Forty students were assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received instruction in speaking on specific sport-related topics, while the control group participated in conventional speaking coaching. The speaking examination was assessed based on fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and comprehension. The findings indicate that the experimental group showed superior advancement compared to the control group. Students who interacted with designated topics demonstrated greater conceptual organization, enriched vocabulary, heightened confidence, and higher speaking fluency. The study demonstrates that designated subjects effectively improve speaking performance in sports education by providing preparation time, contextual relevance, frequent practice, and structured speaking opportunities.
Does Long Term Residence Mitigate Intercultural Communication Challenges? Insights from Migrant Workers in Taiwan Sofa Priyandayani Nasution; Siti Isma Sari Lubis; Armita Novriana Rambe
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This qualitative study investigates the extent to which long-term residence influences intercultural communication challenges among Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 11 participants who have resided in Taiwan for more than 10 years, focusing on their experiences in both workplace and social contexts. The findings indicate that prolonged residence does not necessarily reduce intercultural communication difficulties; instead, these challenges evolve over time. Persistent barriers remain in areas such as religious practices, language proficiency, food-related customs, and nonverbal communication, whereas relationships with employers tend to improve due to increased trust and familiarity. Participants also demonstrate various adaptive strategies, including seeking clarification and negotiating meaning, engaging in cultural learning, and participating in local cultural activities, reflecting their active role in managing cultural differences. Overall, intercultural communication competence is better conceptualized as a dynamic and continuous process shaped by interaction, lived experience, and structural factors, rather than length of stay alone.
Digital Literature as a Convergence Ecosystem: A Digital Humanities Perspective on Contemporary Literary Practices in Indonesia Bambang Riyanto; Rosnidar Ain
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The rapid development of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the ways literature is produced, circulated, and consumed. This article examines digital literature in Indonesia as a form of convergence culture in which literary texts, digital platforms, audiences, and creative industries interact within an increasingly interconnected ecosystem. Drawing on Henry Jenkins’ (2006) concept of convergence culture and informed by perspectives from digital humanities, the study investigates how contemporary literary practices are reshaped through digital media environments. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review and the analysis of empirical evidence drawn from the digital literary practices of four influential Indonesian figures: Fiersa Besari, Raditya Dika, Tere Liye, and Tsana (Rintik Sedu). The analysis focuses on three dimensions: the transformation of literary forms, audience participation, and the convergence of cultural industries. The findings reveal that digital literature in Indonesia has evolved beyond the mere digitization of literary texts into a dynamic cultural ecosystem. Literary works increasingly circulate across multiple media formats, including social media, music, film, podcasts, streaming platforms, and community-based events. At the same time, audience participation has become a crucial source of literary visibility, legitimacy, and sustainability, shifting authority from traditional literary institutions toward networked digital communities. Furthermore, literary production is increasingly integrated with broader creative industries, generating new models of cultural production, distribution, and monetization. The study argues that the most significant transformation in contemporary Indonesian literature is the emergence of a convergence ecosystem in which texts, audiences, platforms, and industries continuously shape one another. While digital humanities provide an important analytical perspective for understanding the relationship between literature and technology, convergence culture offers a more effective framework for explaining the structural changes occurring in contemporary literary production. These developments also raise critical concerns regarding algorithmic visibility, commercialization, and the fragmentation of literary meaning within digital environments