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ISSN : 2807638     EISSN : 2807210     DOI : https://doi.org/10.47662/EJEEE
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Excellence: Journal of English and English Education publishes research article studying foreign language as main object. Scopes of the journal consist of : - Linguistics: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Discourse Analysis, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Critical Discourse Analysis. - Literature: Comparative Literature, English Literature Studies - Education : English Language Teaching, Language Acquisition, Learning Development Model
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Improving English Vocabulary for Young Learners Through Memrise Application Pardamean, Pardamean; Santoso, Didik
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1136

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This study investigates whether the memrise application can improve English vocabulary skills among young learners. Recognizing the important role of vocabulary in language acquisition. The study used an action research with a sample of 30 primary school students, utilizing quantitative data and qualitative data to evaluate how the memrise application can improve English vocabulary skills. The results revealed a significant improvement in vocabulary skills, with students’ mean scores increasing from 45.1 to 83.4 after implementing the application. Memrise’s key features, like gamification, spaced repetition, and multimedia resources, contributed to increased engagement and effective learning. Qualitative feedback indicated that students found the learning process enjoyable and motivating, creating a sense of competition among students and increasing their willingness to participate in the learning process. This study suggests that the memrise application can improve English vocabulary skills among young learners. The findings advocate the integration of innovative apps into the language learning process to drive better educational outcomes.
Students’ L2 Motivation Shift in Two-Year Access Microscholarship Program Khasanah, Wirdatul
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1137

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This study investigates the changes in English learning motivation among Indonesian university students participating in the US-sponsored English Access Microsholarship program. Using Dornyei’s L2 Motivational Sels system as a framewrok, the research examines students’ motivation before and after the program. Using semi-structured interview as the main data collection, this study found that students joining Access program in Jember experienced motivational changes after 2 years. They shifted from local oriented into more internationally driven motivation to learn English. The findings also found that positive learning experiences and cultural exposures can transform learner’s goals and attitudes.
Analysis of Translation Shift in Reclaim Your Heart (English-Indonesian Translation) Frihatmawati, Rizky; Dhini, Ulfa Rahma; Rentiana, Leny Hikmah; Yasin, Achmad
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1148

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Translation requires changing the forms of SL to reach the naturalness of TL, which frequently results in a shift. Shift or transposition is a crucial translation element, as providing the text with a good equivalent in the target language is not always feasible. This research aims to identify translation unit shifts and determine the aspects influencing each shift. The unit shift theory applied in this study is based on J.C. Catford’s translation shift theory. The aspects that cause or influence each unit shift in the unit analysis are based on Mildred L. Larson’s theory. This research was conducted as a descriptive qualitative study. The study focuses on the words, phrases, and sentences in Reclaim Your Heart and their translations that change during translation. The writer analysed the data to identify the unit shift from the source text to the target text. The shift patterns are determined following the unit categorisation. The observed patterns of unit shift in the translation of Reclaim Your Heart to Rebut Kembali Hatimu include shifts from morpheme to word, word to phrase, phrase to word, sentence to phrase, and sentence to clause. The factors that influenced translation and caused the unit shift occur because there are some aspects of language: lexical and grammatical.
Reading Tim Blake Nelson’s O Adapting and Obfuscating Othello’s Blackness Umayfa, Suyanti Fatma; Khasanah, Wirdatul; Imaduddin, Muhammad
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1157

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This study analyzes Tim Blake Nelson’s “O” (2001) as a modern film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Othello”, with particular attention to the representation of Blackness and how it is reshaped or obscured in the cinematic form. Using a qualitative, interpretative textual analysis method, the research explores how racial identity, which is central in the original play, becomes muted or recontextualized in the film adaptation. The study applies adaptation theory, semiotic analysis, and critical race theory to examine both narrative and visual elements of the film—including dialogue, characterization, cinematography, and symbolism. Through a comparative framework, the analysis identifies key thematic shifts, such as the movement from overt racial tension in “Othello” to internal psychological conflict in “O”. Visual aids and a comparative table support the findings, illustrating the adaptation’s emphasis on personal trauma over racial discourse. The results reveal how the film strategically downplays racial markers, offering a layered yet potentially problematic reading of race in contemporary adaptation. This research contributes to broader discussions of race, identity, and representation in Shakespearean film adaptations.
An Analysis of Moves in the Novel “The Old Man and The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway Tyas, Sukma Wahyuning; Ginting, Rehdanana; Darmayanti, Darmayanti; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Fransiska, Widia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1170

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This study examines the discourse structure and interpersonal meaning in selected dialogues from The Old Man and the Sea, with a focus on moves and speech functions. Using a qualitative descriptive method, it applies Halliday’s moves and speech functions analysis to explore how grammatical forms, interrogatives, declaratives, and imperatives, perform pragmatic and interpersonal functions beyond their literal meanings. The analysis reveals a predominance of ‘k’ type moves or information exchange, including k2, k1, k1f, and k2f, over ‘a’ type moves or offers of service, which appear as a1, a1f, and a1. Declarative clauses are the most frequently used, encompassing structures such as RSQ, S, RRSQ, and AS. The findings highlight dynamic exchanges of knowledge and action, showing how dialogue advances the narrative and develops character relationships. Despite their brevity, Hemingway’s dialogues convey complex meanings, reflecting authentic interaction and his minimalist style. The study underscores the dual function of literary dialogue as a vehicle for both storytelling and social interaction.
An Analysis of Speech Functions in the Victory Speech of French President Emmanuel Macron Damanik, Haikal Yuandsyah; Manurung, Winda Azzahra; Zahara, Aqilla; Mutiara, Delfia Anggraini; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Zulkarnain , Iskandar
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1176

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This study employs a descriptive qualitative method based on discourse analysis to examine the speech functions in French President Emmanuel Macron's victory speech, delivered on May 8, 2017. Guided by Halliday's theory of speech function, the research aimed at exploring how interpersonal meaning is realized through language in this significant political address. Data, consisting of the speech transcript was meticulously analyzed to identify patterns in mood and modality. The findings reveal a predominant use of statements, consistently realized through both full declarative clauses and declarative elliptical clauses. This dominance indicates that Macron's primary communicative purpose was to inform, assert, and establish his stance and intentions, delivering clear propositions and outlining future actions rather than engaging in direct questioning or commanding. The strategic combination of full and elliptical declaratives demonstrates Macron's articulation and his skill in structuring language for clarity and impact, ultimately conveying a resolute vision and fostering trust through declared commitments.
Move Analysis in Cinematic Conversations: Power and Fate in Final Destination 6: Bloodlines Maulana, Alpin Agus; Purba, Dwi Rizky Oktavia; Nurhalizah, Siti; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Zulkarnain, Iskandar
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1178

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This study examines the interaction structure in Final Destination 6: Bloodlines through move analysis, focusing on how dialogue reflects themes of fate and death. Centered on Stefani Reyes, a college student haunted by visions of a 1968 tragedy tied to her grandmother’s ability to prevent disaster, the film explores intergenerational trauma and determinism. Using a qualitative descriptive method and Halliday’s theory, the research identifies initiating, responding, and follow-up moves in character interactions. The findings show a dominance of initiating moves particularly statements and questions which highlight the characters’ struggle with a death curse. Responding and follow-up moves enhance emotional tension and interpersonal dynamics. The study concludes that move structure in the film not only drives communication but also deepens its philosophical exploration of fate versus free will. Keywords: Move, Final Destination 6, Film Dialogue
Implementing the Concept of Poetry on Writing Greetings Card for EFL Junior High School Students Vianti, Eri
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1181

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Applying English verse into the English subject in schools is considered imperative to actuate students’ affectability on writing within the trust of conduct changing for understudies to gotten to be more mindful of writing. This investigate is pointed to discover out whether English verse can impact students’ composing aptitudes, so the analysts take an try, pre-experimental inquire about to be correct.The population is junior high school students in SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Pekanbaru who were taking semester of 2022/2023. There are eight classes that comprise of 21 to 31 students. The analysts chosen to utilize cluster irregular inspecting from VIII.7 lesson as the gather of students that will get the treatment. This research was conducted in 4 meetings based on the syllabus. The cruel of the pre-test score (X) accomplished by the understudies is 10.50. The change can be seen in their cruel score as appeared in post-test comes about (Y), 14.75. The edge of pre-test and post-test accomplished is 4.25. The score of sig. is 0.604 > 0.05 implies that information variation of pre-test and post-test are homogeneous. The esteem of sig. (2-tailed) is 0.013 < 0.05. Hence, it can be concluded that there's a critical contrast between the pre-test and the post-test comes about. In other word,s the elective hyphotesis of this investigate is acknowledged and the invalid hyphotesis is rejected.
Analyzing Speech Functions in the Lyrics of "Blue" by Yung kai Sagala, Lia Nirwana; Aprilia, Velysa Ayu; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Sihite, Meida Rabia; Fransiska, Widia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1186

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This study investigates the speech functions found in the lyrics of “Blue” by Yung Kai. The song was selected for its expressive language in portraying longing, imagined affection, and emotional vulnerability. The aim of this study is to examine how interpersonal meaning is conveyed through the use of speech functions. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this research applies discourse analysis based on Halliday’s theory. The lyrics were segmented into clauses and analyzed to identify the types of mood (declarative, interrogative, imperative) and their corresponding speech functions (statement, question, offer, command). The results show that statements are the most frequently used, serving to express emotions, beliefs, and personal commitment. Questions represent uncertainty and longing, while offers and commands indicate emotional closeness and desire. The study concludes that beyond entertainment, the song functions as a medium for expressing deep emotional experiences. This highlights the role of song lyrics as a form of interpersonal communication and emotional expression in contemporary music.
An Analysis of Speech Functions in Spider-Man: No Way Home’s “I Lost Gwen” Scene Anggraini, Putri Redni; Zega, Rio Ferdinand; Rangkuti, Linda Astuti; Sihite, Meida Rabia
EXCELLENCE: Journal of English and English Education Vol 5 No 1 (2025): EXCELLENCE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/ejeee.v5i1.1187

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This study analyzes the speech functions in the "I Lost Gwen" scene from the film Spider-Man: No Way Home using Halliday’s interpersonal metafunction. It focuses on how statements, questions, offers, and commands convey emotional pain, compassion, and mutual understanding. A qualitative descriptive method was applied to 14 clauses from a 91:36-minute film segment known for its emotional impact and virality. The findings show a dominance of congruent speech functions realized through declarative moods, reflecting Peter Parker’s expression of loss and vulnerability. Metaphorical realizations in clauses 7, 8, and 14 reveal indirect meanings, such as self-directed commands and disguised warnings, highlighting internal conflict and emotional nuance. The study demonstrates that speech functions choices reflect deeper interpersonal meanings and contribute to emotional depth in cinematic dialogue.

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