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JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Publisher: Program Studi Bahasa Inggris Universitas Batanghari Jl. Slamet Ryadi, Broni-Jambi, Kodepos: 36122
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JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25976281     DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.33087/jelt
Core Subject : Education,
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching that published by the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Batanghari University. JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching aims at reporting high-quality empirical and original research contributions for the benefit of researchers in the field of English Language Teaching. The scope includes theory and practice in English language teaching and learning and Linguistics. It is published twice a year in the months of April and September. It presents articles on analysis studies, application of theories, research reports, materials development and review. Focus and Scope JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching is an open access published by Batanghari University, Jambi, Indonesia. The main objective of JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching is to provide a platform for the academicians and researchers to share the contemporary thoughts in the fields of language, language teaching, and linguistics. The journal publishes research papers in the all the fields of language, language teaching, and linguistics such as: Language Teaching, Language Development, Translation, Teaching and Education in general, Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology, Lexicology, Syntax, Semantic, Pragmatic, Discourse Analysis, Grammar Analysis, Historical Linguistics, Language Evolution, Applied Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and other related studies of language
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Students' Perception of Studying English at The Twelfth Grade Students SMN N 8 Jambi City. Riska Liansari; Wennyta Wennyta; Yanti Ismiyati
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 1 (2021): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (171.101 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jelt.v5i1.79

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This study aims to determine students' perceptions about learning English in the twelfth grade of senior high school 8 in the city of Jambi. This research is a qualitative phenomenological research. The data collection technique was obtained through interviews. The results showed that according to students learning English is very easy to understand if students want to learn to understand it, the interest of students of SMAN 8 Jambi city in receiving learning is also supported by learning support facilities such as books, English dictionaries, and other online English dictionary sites. In addition, the assignment given by the teacher also raises student perceptions. Good teacher interaction in delivering learning can also lead to student perceptions. In this case the teachers at SMAN 8 Kota Jambi always use two languages to interact with their students. Good interaction between students and teachers is also supported by student activities. In this case, students of SMAN 8 Jambi City are always actively asking their teachers and friends about learning English. As for its application in everyday life, due to the lack of students 'ability in English pronunciation, and the lack of students' vocabulary regarding English learning, students lack confidence to interact with other people in using English. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that according to students learning English is very easy. Students' interest in receiving learning is also supported by supporting facilities for learning English such as books and dictionaries. Teachers always use two languages to interact with their students in learning English, namely by mixing Indonesian. Students always actively ask teachers and friends about learning English that students do not know, and students do not apply English in their daily life due to lack of vocabulary and lack confidence in interacting with other people in using English.Keywords: Students' Perception, Studying English
An Analysis of Students’ Difficulties in Pronouncing English Fricative Consonant at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi Ratisa Adhani; Yanti Ismiyati; Efa Silfia
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 1 (2021): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (237.493 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jelt.v5i1.70

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This research was aimed to find out the students’ difficulties and factor causes students difficult to pronounce English fricative consonant at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi. The research methodology of this study was quantitative descriptive research which involved population and sample. The total population of this research was the XI MIPA 1 students of SMAN 1 Kota Jambi, which consisted of 36 students. In collecting the data, the researcher gave test and interview at the class. The result of the research showed that the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi got difficulties in pronouncing English fricative consonant sounds of dental and labiodental. The students’ difficulties in pronouncing fricative consonant are producing sound (/q/, /ð/, and /v/). The highest percentage of the students score was 95% and the lowest was 15%. Where the mean score of the students’ test was 42,28% with a fair categories and percentage of students score test were /θ/ 76,11%, sound /ð/ 77,78%, /f/ 5%, and sound /v/ 57,22%. The factors of students’ difficulties in pronouncing English fricative consonant are; the influence of students’ mother language, the lack of students’ knowledge about English sound system and the unsuccessful in using borrowed English words.Key Words: Students Difficulties, Pronouncing, Fricative Consonant.
An Analysis on Reading Activities of an English Textbook Used at Eleventh Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Jambi City in Academic Year 2020/2021 Faradila Dian Arizal; Suyadi Suyadi; Kartika Dewi
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 1 (2021): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (158.829 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jelt.v5i1.75

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This research aimed to analyze the reading texts provided in English textbook used in SMA N 1 Jambi City based on the criteria of reading text. The criteria are the variety, exploitability, suitability of content, the length or size, readability and authenticity of the text. In this research, the researcher used descriptive qualitative. Specifically, the research method that used in gathering the data is content analysis method. The data were gathered by reading all of the reading texts repeatedly to identify and classify the necessary data. There are seven reading text with different variety which includes narrative, expository, speech, play script and recount text. All of these texts were also provided with reading activities which is split into three phase including pre-reading, while reading and post reading activities. These texts have different topic and theme which also found to be suitable for high schools students. The topic and theme of the text are interesting and can be referred to the other subjects in their learning. However, the length of the texts are seems to be not suitable for high school students. Most of the texts were considered to be more suitable for students in lower level. The texts also met the readability criteria since the topic are familiar to the students and there is no over-detailed or oversimplified explanation within. Finally, the results also show that the texts are met the authenticity criteria, which means most of them are taken from authentic sources that relevant to the topic. Keywords: Reading Activities, Textbook
The Strengths of Reading Materials in Students’ Worksheet Used at Second Grade of SMA N 9 Kota Jambi Poniyem Poniyem; Wennyta Wennyta
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 1 (2021): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (124.336 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jelt.v5i1.80

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The aims of the study were to find out the strengths of reading materials in students’ worksheet: Talk Active 2 used at Second Grade of SMA N 9 Kota Jambi meet the criteria of good learning materials. Those criteria are: (1) The materials make clear the link between the classroom and the wider world (2) The materials foster independent learning (3) The materials focus the learner on the the opening process (4) The materials are readily available. The student worksheet was written by Fx. Sukristiono, Nursahid, Sudarso, and published by Yudhistira. The research is expected to give insights of understanding the quality of reading materials. This study was designed as a documentary analysis in the form of descriptive qualitative research in which the result would be described in the form of words. The data were collected from the reading section in the students’ worksheet. As supplementary tools of the instrument, forms of checklist were used during the research analysis. The researcher concluded that most of students easy to understand about content of the text but, they still have difficulty in understand the reading materials about definitions, generic structures and functions of each text. Because, most of the texts only present the example of each text. The students need the worksheet should be clearer in reading materials. Not only provide a lot of exercise but also the clear explanations about the definitions, generic structure, purpose, language features and usage of tenses.The result of identified reading materials in students’ worksheet shows some strengths, they are; 1) Common vocabulary for second grade of senior high school, 2) Each text types in students’ worksheet has more than one text, 3) There are learning materials in students’ worksheet.Key Words: Strengths, Reading Materials, Students’ Worksheet.
Students’ Perceptions of using Cake Application for Speaking Skills at The First Grade of SMA Negeri 1 Jambi Hapipah Hapipah; khidayatul Munawwarah; Kartika Dewi
JELT: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5, No 1 (2021): APRIL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (91.795 KB) | DOI: 10.33087/jelt.v5i1.71

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The objective of the research entitled The Students’ Perception of Using Cake Application for Speaking Skills at the First Grade Students’ of SMAN 1 Jambi this research aim to investigate students’ perception of Using Cake Application for Speaking Skill in findings and discussions, the researcher presents several items of conclusion is follows: The problems of the research is what are students’ perceptions of using Cake application for speaking skills at the first grade of SMA N 1 Jambi. The researcher uses a qualitative research with the use of phenomenology approach. Perception of students in first grade SMAN 1 Kota Jambi which the researcher found in-depth interviews and document analysis. Students’ perception of using Cake Application is very well. This is evident from the students who know what features are available in the cake application which have different functions for speaking skills. By knowing the function of each feature, it proves that students learn and get the benefits and positive effects of the cake application. Lastly students’ perception of using Cake Application for speaking skills is a great application for learning English because English is an international language and learning English can also broaden students’ knowledge of the Indonesian languages than they have learn.Key words: Students’ Perception, Cake Application.

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