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ISSN : 23015152     EISSN : 26557517     DOI : 10.24114
LINGUISTICA Journal is a quarterly publication presenting articles on Linguistics. The contents include analyses, studies, applications of theories, research reports and reviews
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Enhancing EFL Students Speaking Skills Through Digital Storytelling: A Case Study in a Vocational High School Abdul Faliq Habbi Nawa; Sumartaevi Karlina Ambarwati
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): LINGUISTICA APRIL 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v14i2.66878

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Digital storytelling (DST) has emerged as a powerful pedagogical tool in enhancing students’ speaking abilities, particularly in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. This study explores the implementation of DST in a vocational high school in Cianjur, Indonesia, using a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through classroom observations and interviews with students to examine how DST influences their narrative speaking skills. The findings revealed that DST engages students actively through multimedia elements, improves their pronunciation and fluency, and boosts their speaking confidence. However, the study also identifies key challenges, including limited English proficiency, lack of confidence, and inadequate school facilities. The results indicate that while DST has strong potential in language learning, its success heavily depends on students’ foundational English skills and the availability of supporting infrastructure. The study concludes with suggestions for improving DST implementation in EFL classrooms, including increased training, better access to digital tools, and targeted support for speaking proficiency.
Promoting Student Perspective on English Literature Student Through Alliteration and Assonance Harry Potter of The Goblet Fire Cindy Andryanti; Evanda Dewi Aisyah; Wahyu Indah Mala Rohmana
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): LINGUISTICA JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v14i3.67735

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This study aims to explore how English Literature students understand and interpret the use of alliteration and assonance in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method to analyze how students interpret these phonetic patterns in the movie, and how this affects their emotional responses and intellectual understanding of the film. The analysis highlights how these literary devices contribute to the style and emotional resonance of the movie's dialogue. This analysis underscores the impact of sound devices in literary and cinematic works, enriching the narrative and enhancing audience engagemen. In addition, this analysis emphasizes how filmmakers strategically use language to achieve various effects such as comedy, elegance, grandeur, and rhythm.
Unveiling The Hidden Language: Morse Codes in Indonesia Scout Speech Community Nadia Salsabilla Monezka; Nadia Kusuma Dewi; Nafila Nisa Aulia; Teguh Sarosa
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): LINGUISTICA JULY 2025
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A speech community is a group of people connected by using the same language and shared norms, values, and experiences. Those factors shape how people use and interpret language. This study aims to investigate how Morse code functions as part of the speech community within the scouting community, explore its use in communication among scouts, and examine how scouts learn, apply, and interpret Morse code in various scouting activities, focusing on its role in communication and how scouts learn, apply, and interpret it in various activities. Data collection is done using a form that must be filled out by the participants who are currently in college and part of the scouts' community. The researcher used a descriptive qualitative method. Based on the research result, shows that the Morse code used among Scouts is a form of speech community identity. Scout members very often use Morse Code in scout activities to keep information private in emergencies or dangerous situations. Scout members often used a flashlight or whistle to deliver the message with Morse code. Scout members learn how to apply and interpret through formal or informal training.
Examining Coherence in the Descriptive Text of Cristiano Ronaldo in Work in Progress Text Book Alfin Surya Prayoga; Aryan Surya Atmaja; Yohanes Debritho Calvin; Agung Budi Kurniawan
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): LINGUISTICA JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v14i3.67742

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English is one of the main languages that is used in communication, while Coherence is an aspect that is very important in a text, where it becomes the main guide in guiding the reader to be able to receive the information within the text without misleading the reader about the content of the text. This research Coherence in the Descriptive Text with title Cristiano Ronaldo inside a student text book namely Work in Progress. The data are analyzed through qualitative research design to emphasize literature review methods for exploring meaning and contexts through thorough analysis of non-numeric data. The data collection involved segmentation of the text into sentences and identification of instances of coherence elements. Each of the four elements repetition, transitional words, pronouns and logical order, the elements then categorized into tables based on its type. The descriptive text "Cristiano Ronaldo" from the book Work in Progress shows strong coherence through the use of transitional words, repetition of key nouns, and various types of pronouns. This effectively highlights the important point of the text, making the descriptive text easy to understand.
A Pragmatic Analysis of Deixis in Billie Eilish's Song Lyrics "Happier Than Ever" Adelia Maha Suci; Linda Farida Aslamiyah
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): LINGUISTICA JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v14i3.67743

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This pragmatics study aims to examine the use of deixis in Billie Eilish’s song “Happier Than Ever,” focusing on its role in shaping emotional dynamics and narrative depth. Deixis, a key concept in pragmatics, connect language to specific context, including personal, spatial, and temporal. The study uses a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze how personal pronoun like “I” and “You” reflect relational conflict, spatial terms such as “home” and “away” convey emotional distance, and temporal markers like “when” and “ever” highlight shift in time and emotion. Finding reveal that deixis enriches the song’s emotional resonance, capturing themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and emotional liberation. By exploring deixis in this song, this research contributes to understanding how linguistic elements enhance narrative and emotional expression in music.
Vocabulary Profiling Of EFL Students’ Descriptive And Recount Texts: A Focus On Word Levels And Pedagogical Implications Mulyani, Euis Rina
LINGUISTICA Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): LINGUISTICA JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/jalu.v14i3.68078

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This study examines the vocabulary profile of EFL students’ written artifacts, produced as part of writing assignments during the early stage of their academic writing courses. Fourteen texts written by seven students were analyzed using the Lextutor Vocabulary Profiler. The analysis focused on frequency bands including K1, K2, the Academic Word List (AWL), and Off-list words. The findings revealed that both genres were heavily dominated by K1 words, with recount texts showing a higher percentage (79.26%) than descriptive texts (74.16%). Descriptive texts exhibited greater lexical variation, reflected in their higher proportions of AWL words (5.76% vs. 1.86%) and Off-list items (13.71% vs. 10.00%). Meanwhile, recount texts contained more K2 words (8.89%) than descriptive ones (6.37%). These findings suggest that recount texts tend to rely on basic narrative vocabulary, while descriptive texts invite more diverse lexical choices, including academic and culturally specific terms. The overall underuse of academic vocabulary across both genres points to the need for explicit, genre-sensitive vocabulary instruction. Pedagogically, the results support integrating vocabulary profiling into EFL writing instruction to guide differentiated teaching, foster morphological awareness, and promote genre-appropriate lexical development.

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