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Al Lughawiyaat
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27466035     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31332/
Core Subject : Education,
Al Lughawiyaat is a scientific journal publishing articles mainly related to English Education, Linguistics, Literature, and Applied Linguistics concerned on the theory of language and practice of language learning including second language acquisition and the teaching and learning of second or foreign language.
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EFL Students’ Experience of Online Writing Class during Covid-19 Suhartini Syukri; Fitryani Fitryani
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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This qualitative descriptive research discussed students' experiences during an online writing lesson. This research focuses on the questionnaire and reflection writing experience of second-semester students of English Department during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study used two indicators namely interaction and environment during online writing learning. The researcher found the experience of students affected by their environment is the constraints of the internet network and the cost of purchasing quotas. It caused by some student residential areas are still in remote areas. Positively some students feel it is facilitated by online learning because it can be done flexibly. In the interaction indicator, some students find it difficult if they are not taught directly, while others find it easier to understand because they can access wider learning.Keyword: Covid-19; EFL Students’ Experience; Online class; Writing.
Students’ Response towards Game Use as a Warming-up Activity in TEYL Isna Humaera; Rahmadina Mukhtar
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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This research aims at investigating on how students’ response toward the use of games as warming up activity in teaching English for young learners. This research is implemented by the researchers to teach English in classroom by using games in the beginning of lesson for eight meetings. The data were collected by using observation, questionnaire, and students’ reflection. The collected data were analyzed by using qualitative methods. The result of the study shows that when games use as warming up activity, it is entertaining in that it makes students feel fun and happy while learning. This study suggests that English teacher can use games as teaching method since games give pleasant class atmosphere and make students relax.Keywords: Games; Warming up activity; Young learners.    
Rationales for Classroom Seating Arrangements: An EFL Teacher’s Voice Sitti Nurfaidah; Abdul Halim; Hildayanti Hildayanti; Riski Riski
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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This article aims to present a case study of an EFL teacher’s rationales in implementing certain seating arrangements in his classrooms. Using thematic analysis, the analyzed transcript of semi-structured interview indicates that the teacher’s rationales behind a certain seating arrangement in his class are various. The teacher reveals that traditional seating is considered suitable for explaining the lesson and also catching the students’ attention whenever they do not seem to be ready to study. Meanwhile, the U-shape seating is used when he wants to help and engage the students in activities which could foster their active participation. Pair seating becomes the teacher’s choice when he wants to encourage the shy students to speak. The teacher believes that group seating is of importance to help building the students’ confidence to speak. This study implies that the seating arrangement aspect in EFL classroom management should be well considered.Keywords:  EFL classroom; group seating; pair seating; seating arrangement; traditional seating; U-shape seating
Students' Ability to Comprehend English Idioms Ernida Hamid
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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Using English idiomatic expressions fluently is not an easy thing for students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Attempts to translate literally from native speakers always lead to confusion and students are often forced to use language that is complex and difficult to comprehend. This research was conducted with the aim of describing students' ability to comprehend English Idioms and the factors that tend to influence the students’ ability to comprehend idioms. The research population was the third year students of language department with census system. The research data obtained by using test and interview. The collected data from the test analyzed by descriptive statistic while the data from  interview were identified to support explanation in relation to students’ ability to comprehend English Idioms. The results of this study showed that the ability of the third-year students of language department to comprehend English idioms and to use in sentences is categorized into insufficient ability. At average the mean of the students’ marks is 4, and the factors which tend to influence the ability of the third year students of language department included students’ internal and external factors. The students’ intenal factor is students  perception on english in general and on English idioms in particular. The students’ external factors are teacher and unavailability of books of English idioms.Keywords: Students ability;English Idioms.
EFL Learner’s Beliefs in Pronunciation Learning Sarjaniah Zur; Abdul Halim; Nur Dianti Syafwa
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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This qualitative study aims to identify students’ response to learners’ beliefs about pronunciation skill. The participants of this study consist of 35 students from the students of Pronunciation class in an institution, class A and B in the second semester of the academic year of 2019/2020. The qualitative data were analyzed by questionnaire. This study focuses on students’ beliefs in learning pronunciation. The result shows that students have four beliefs in learning pronunciation that is beliefs on learning process, learning pronunciation, strategy used in learning pronunciation, and the solution and importance of pronunciation. This will provide information to lecturers and universities to take advantage of beliefs in learning pronunciation.Keywords: importance of pronunciation; learning pronunciation; students’ beliefs
EFL Students’ Preferences for E-learning Platform: A Case of Schoology and Google Classroom Nur Hasanah Safei; Ija Narmalawati
AL LUGHAWIYAAT Vol 2, No 2 (2021): December
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                                                       This study aims to investigate students’ preferences on the use of Schoology and Google Classroom as online platform in EFL classroom. The participants of this study consist of 20 students. The research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive data analysis technique. The qualitative data obtained by administering questionnaire and students’ reflection based on learnability, visual design, and satisfaction category were analyzed qualitatively. Learnabilty revealed that Google Classroom is the easiest platform for student to use compared to Schoology, while in terms of visual design, it revealed that Google Classroom is more attractive design than Schoology as a result, in the level of satisfaction, students were more satisfied with the features of Google Classroom than the features of Schoology.Keywords: EFL Students, E-learning, Google Classroom, Schoology

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