TELL - US JOURNAL
The purpose of TELL-US Journal is to promote the wide dissemination of the results of systematic scholarly inquiries into the broad field of English research. TELL-US Journal is intended to be the journal for publishing articles reporting the results of research on English. The TELL-US Journal invites manuscripts within spectrum: English Language Teaching General English Studies Linguistics (Language Studies) Literature (Literary Studies) Usage The TELL-US Journal accepts articles in any English related subjects and any research methodology that meet the standards established for publication in the journal. The primary, but not exclusive, audiences are academicians, graduate students, practitioners, and others interested in English research. Discussions on the latest issues in relation to the above topics are the main spectrum of this journal. Research articles, book reviews, or annotated bibliography are welcomed to be published in this journal. All topics need to be the factual and discussed among the scholars in the field of English language and literature or English Education. The primary criterion for publication in TELL-US Journal is the significance of the contribution an article makes to the literature , i.e., the significance of the contribution and on the rigor of analysis and presentation of the paper. The acceptance decision is made based upon an independent review process that provides critically constructive and prompt evaluations of submitted manuscripts.
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<![CDATA[COGNITIVE LEVEL IN READING QUESTION OF STUDENT'S BOOK "BAHASA INGGRIS" FOR TENTH GRADE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ]]>
<![CDATA[Ainayah, Alya]]>;
<![CDATA[Riza, Armilia]]>;
<![CDATA[Yulmiati, Yulmiati]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 7, No 2 (2021): September 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2021.v7i2.5119
<![CDATA[This research was a descriptive research that aimed to analyze the cognitive level of reading questions in student’s book "Bahasa Inggris". Researcher analyzed the level of reading questions in the textbook based on the revised edition of Bloom’s Taxonomy. In the revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy there are 6 levels of question levels, namely: C1-Remembering, C2-Understanding, C3-Applying, C4- Analyzing, C5-Evaluating, and C6-Creating. The researcher used the textbook "Bahasa Inggris" as a source of data. The researcher used document checklist table in collected the data and analyzed the data to found the research findings. Researcher analyzed the questions only focused on reading questions in chapters of monologue text. After conducted the study, there were 7 chapters containing questions and there were 98 reading questions. The results showed that the level of questions contained in the textbook "Bahasa Inggris" only 5 levels. The results of the study, found the percentage of each level is 75.51% for remembering level, 9.18% for understanding level, 2.04% for applying level, 8.16% for analyzing, and 5.10% for evaluating. Of these, the most dominant level in the book is remembering with a percentage of 75.51%.]]>
<![CDATA[EFL Instructors’ Micro-Scaffolding in Writing Classrooms: The Case of Wollega University, Ethiopia ]]>
<![CDATA[Dinagde, Nesibu Gudina]]>;
<![CDATA[Wakuma, Melaku]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 9, No 1 (2023): March 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2023.v9i1.6654
<![CDATA[The study aimed at measuring the extent to which EFL teachers provide assistance to their students in classroom interactions by writing lessons of Communicative English Language Skills II at the micro level of scaffolding. Case study design was used to achieve the objective of the study. Data was gathered from six English instructors of Wollega University who were selected purposively. The teachers were video recorded while teaching writing lessons. Then the data were transcribed into text. Next, interactional extracts were identified and coded for contingency using van de Poll's (2012) model of contingency shift framework (CSF) and the results were quantified by frequency and percentages. The finding indicated that the teachers began an interaction with high level of control in most interactions, which hinders them to identify their students’ actual knowledge level. Most of their interactions in the writing classroom became noncontingent and partially contingent. Dominantly, the study reviled that in longer interactions, which could help learners to construct knowledge, teachers were not able to adjust their interactional moves according to the students’ understanding level. Thus, it was concluded that EFL teachers were not properly scaffolding the development of students’ learning. This urges teachers to give attention to the concept of scaffolding in their teaching to provide proper assistance for their learners in classroom interactions. ]]>
<![CDATA[Between Fact and Fiction in Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code (2003) : Reader Response Analysis ]]>
<![CDATA[Widodo, Wahyu Unggul]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 4, No 2 (2018): September 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2018.v4i2.2796
<![CDATA[The research’s purpose is to analyze reader response strategies which are used by readers to respond Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code novel. The objectives of the study are to know kind of reader response strategies that are applied by the readers to respond Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code, to describe how the readers apply the reader response strategies on Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code, to describe the dominant issues raised by the readers in applying reader response strategy on Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code and to know why the issues are problematic. This study is a qualitative study; the primary data source of the study is the responses from amazon customers and the guest who drop responds to the Da Vinci Code novel in amazon.com. The responses which are taken are from the paperback version and it is limited to the responses which were dropped on June 10th 2006 until February 7th 2015 and the secondary data sources of the study are books, journals or any information related to reader response strategy. In analyzing the data, the writer employs descriptive analysis. The outcome of the study shows the readers use various reader response strategies to respond Dan Brown’s the Da Vinci Code. The readers apply the strategies in responding by judging, connecting, engaging, interpreting etc. The dominant issue which is raised by the reader is a debatable problem in the novel dealing with the fact and fiction, there is a great possibility it becomes a problematic because Brown’s initial statement in the beginning of the novel, “All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate.” ]]>
<![CDATA[THE ROLE OF COMPLIMENT ON THE BUY-SELL TRANSACTION AT TRADITIONAL MARKET ]]>
<![CDATA[ALFANI, FAHMI REZA]]>;
<![CDATA[SUKARNO, SUKARNO]]>;
<![CDATA[HARYONO, AKHMAD]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 7, No 1 (2021): March 2021 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2021.v7i1.4790
<![CDATA[AbstractThe compliment has the important role to the communication because it could give a happy effect for the speaking partner. In the interaction context, the compliment often used as the communication strategy to achieve the particular interest. The compliment has the important role in the buy-sell transaction in the traditonal market. This research aims to describe the important role of the compliment on the success of the buy-sell transaction in the traditional market. This research used qualitative descriptive to analize the compliment used by seller and buyer. The data were collected through conversation using a hidden recorder and taking some notes. The result of the study showed that the compliment has the four roles on the success of buy-sell transaction in the traditional market such as at Pasar Waru, Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Those were the comliment as caller the buyer, the tool of the bargaining, to convincing the buyer, and the small talk. Keywords: compliment, communication strategy, buy-sell transaction]]>
<![CDATA[PORTRAYING HEDONISM IN CRAZY RICH ASIAN NOVEL BY KEVIN KWAN ]]>
<![CDATA[Susanto, Joni]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 8, No 3 (2022): English Education Art ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2022.v8i3.6367
<![CDATA[Modern society has the view that hedonism is a lifestyle that only emphasizes pleasure such as shopping for luxury goods and eating expensive food. This is contrary to the simple lifestyle proposed by Epicureans. Epicureans distinguish between natural desires that are needed (such as eating) and natural desires that are allowed (such as delicious food), and vain desires (such as wealth) (K. Bertens, 2000). Therefore, hedonism does not always have to prioritize luxury but can improve the quality of enjoyment itself. Evolving the issue of flexing in society is often done by the youth as a negative stigma yet it could be positive if it is seen from a different angle. This study also identifies the influence of hedonism on the main character's life. In this research, the researcher used the qualitative method to analyze the data as it is concerned with the subjective assessment of attitudes, opinions, and behavior. The finding of this research was that natural desires are allowed to have the effect of being able to (1) enjoy life more, (2) have a high social spirit, and (3) be wise in dealing with problems. The impact of vain desires tends to be (1) anti-social, (2) excessive consumptive behavior, and (3) unsatisfactory]]>
<![CDATA[An analysis of College Students’ Essay at STKIP YDB Lubuk Alung ]]>
<![CDATA[johari, indra -]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 2, No 2 (2016): December 2016 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2016.v2i2.1390
<![CDATA[Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif yang bertujuan untuk menjelaskan kemampuan menulis teks hortatory dalam bentuk essay. Sample penelitian ini adalah 29 orang mahasiswa STKIP YDB Lubuk Alung semester lima, Jurusan Bahasa Inggris, yang dipilih secara random sampling. Dari analisis data, diketahui penulisan generic structure ditemukan 13 mahasiswa (44,83) berada pada qualitas sangat baik, 10 mahasiswa (34,48) berada pada qualitas baik, sedangkan penulisan dalam ciri khas bahasa ditemukan 6 mahasiswa (20,69) berada pada kualitas sedang, 8 mahasiswa (27,59%) berada pada qualitas baik, dan dalam mengorganisasikan ide ditemukan 13 mahasiswa (44,830) berada pada kualitas sangat baik. Sehingga kemampuan mahasiswa dalam menulis susunan generic, ciri khas bahasa dan pengaturaan ide adalah baik.]]>
<![CDATA[Teaching Causative By Using Inductive Way to the Eleventh Grade Students of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Rawa Bening OKU Timur ]]>
<![CDATA[Andriani, Dwi]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 4, No 1 (2018): March 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2018.v4i1.1384
<![CDATA[AbstractThe main problem of this study is, “Is it effective to use inductive way in teaching causative to the eleventh grade students of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Rawa Bening OKU Timur?”.The method used in this study was pre-experimental method in one group pretest posttest design. The population was the eleventh garade students of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Rawa Bening OKU Timur, the total number was 115 students, consisting three classes. The writer took one class as sample by using convenience non random sampling, it was XI.IPA.I, the total number was 40 students. It was found that the average score in pre-test was 6.29, the average score in post-test was 7.00.The data was analyzed by using matched t-test formula. The result showed the t-obtained was 4.73. on the other hand, the critical value was 1.684 in df (39). Here, t- obtained was higher than t-table. It means that teaching causative by using inductive way to the eleventh grade students of SMA Muhammadiyah 9 Rawa Bening OKU Timur was effective]]>
<![CDATA[THE ABILITY OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS’ IN USING ADVERB CLAUSES OF TIME ]]>
<![CDATA[Antika, Rindilla]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahyuni, Sri]]>;
<![CDATA[Melvina, Melvina]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 6, No 2 (2020): November 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2020.v6i2.3597
<![CDATA[Adverb clauses of time is oen of gramatical rules which is quite difficult to be mastered. This research aimed to describe students’ ability in using adverb clauses of time for past, present and future time at State University of Padang. This research is descriptive research where the population is third year students’ of English Department in State University of Padang. There are 30 students as the samples which are chosen by using cluster sampling. The instrument of this research is test which consist two types of test; multiple choice and fill in the blank with total number are 75 items. The result shows that students’ ability in using adverb clauses of time is categorized average generally where 50% of the students are able to use adverb clauses of time correctly. Specifically, students’ ability in using adverb of time refers to past time is categorized good with percentage is 74% while students’ ability in using adverb clauses of time refers to present time is categorized low since only 50% students answered correctly. Thus, percentage of students’ ability in using adverb clauses of time refers to future time is categorized low because only 47% students are able to answer the test correctly. In conclusion, students’ ability in using adverb clauses of time is average however, it is suggested to the lecturers to provide more practice about adverb clauses of time.]]>
<![CDATA[TEACHING DURING PANDEMIC; IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SKILLS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ]]>
<![CDATA[Zurniati, Vivi]]>;
<![CDATA[Astuti, Indri]]>;
<![CDATA[Efrina, Gusnita]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 8, No 2 (2022): September 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2022.v8i2.5892
<![CDATA[This paper investigates the impact of online teaching and learning undertaken during pandemic of Covid-19 on students’ English skills. The skills include speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach exploring what skills got impacted of 2 years online learning situation. Students' English skill, in particular, speaking and listening skills were negatively affected by the application of online learning that they had been done in prior. While, reading and writing skills had a positive impact on students' English skills as it used Geschool application therefore reading skills were more taught. This learning also made students do writing activities such as writing material from learning videos. The observation activities showed students were better able to participate in reading and writing lessons. The resdult of this studi was also indicated that in general English skills were badly affected which was showed by the average value of students was 50. Mpreover, all of those skills were impacted due to inadequate of facilities, motivation, and affectiveness of online teaching itself.Makalah ini menyelidiki dampak pengajaran dan pembelajaran online yang berjalan selama pandemi Covid-19 terhadap kemampuan Bahasa Inggris siswa. Keterampilan tersebut meliputi keterampilan berbicara, mendengarkan, membaca, dan menulis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif yang mengeksplorasi keterampilan apa saja yang dipengaruhi oleh situasi pembelajaran online selama 2 tahun. Keterampilan bahasa Inggris siswa khususnya keterampilan berbicara dan mendengarkan dipengaruhi secara negatif oleh penerapan pembelajaran online yang telah mereka lakukan sebelumnya. Sedangkan keterampilan membaca dan menulis berdampak positif terhadap kemampuan bahasa Inggris siswa karena menggunakan aplikasi Geschool sehingga keterampilan membaca lebih banyak diajarkan. Pembelajaran ini juga membuat siswa melakukan kegiatan menulis seperti menulis materi dari video pembelajaran. Kegiatan observasi menunjukkan siswa lebih mampu berpartisipasi dalam pelajaran membaca dan menulis. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa secara umum keterampilan Bahasa Inggris sangat terpengaruh yang ditunjukkan dengan nilai rata-rata siswa adalah 50. Selain itu, semua keterampilan tersebut terpengaruh karena kurangnya fasilitas, motivasi, dan afektif pengajaran online itu sendiri.]]>
<![CDATA[Using Film to Increase Motivation for Speaking in English Course Classroom ]]>
<![CDATA[Siska, Siska]]>
<![CDATA[ TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 1, No 2 (2015): November 2015 ]]>
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DOI: 10.22202/tus.2015.v1i2.1287
<![CDATA[Motivation is very essential aspect that can help the students to speak English as the foreign language. As the practitioner, the researcher becomes aware about the important of motivation so that she did the research by applying film as teaching media and this research aims to investigate whether the students’ motivation to speak could be increased by using this media. The type of the research is action research that was done in one cycle for 10 meetings in English course classroom that had 10 participants of senior high school students. All of the empirical data were collected through observation, field note and interview and then those data were described and interpreted by the researcher to find out the result of the research. Findings show that most of the students accept and agree on learning by using film and their high motivation could be seen from their desire and action in the discussion activity which is related to the film. Here, the students became active to give their opinion and point of view about the film and they could speak more fluently than before. It is hoped that the findings of this research create the new spirit of the teachers who teach formal or non-formal schools to apply or use film as teaching media in English classroom.]]>
