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e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society)
Published by Universitas Tadulako
ISSN : 23381841     EISSN : 27212157     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) is an electronic open-access journal that aims to publish the latest research results in the area of English education from academicians, professionals, and other practitioners at all levels of English education. The journal coverage includes the following: current trends of ELT methodology, curriculum, and material development, language assessment and evaluation, linguistics in education, teacher professional development, and literature in education
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USING TUTORIAL VIDEO TO IMPROVE WRITING SKILLS OF THE NINTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MTS ALKHAIRAT LUMBUMAMARA DONGGALA Nur Wahidah; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh; Afrillia Afrillia
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2223

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The objective of this research is to find out whether the use of tutorial video can improve writing skills of the ninth grade students of MTs Alkhairat Lumbumamara Donggala or not. This research applied a pre-experimental research design. The sample was selected by using total sampling technique. They were 21 students of MTs Alkhairat Lumbumamara Donggala. This research was held in six meetings involved pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The data were collected by using writing test administered twice as pre-test and post-test. The finding showed that the mean score for pre-test was 62.26 while the mean score of post-test was 71.69. The results of data analysis revealed that the value of the t-counted (5.46) was higher than the value of the t-table (1.73) by applying a significant level of 0.05 with a degree of freedom (df) 21 (n-1). It means that the hypothesis is accepted. It indicates that the effect of using tutorial video is significant. In addition, the implication of this finding is can be concluded that using tutorial video was effective to teach writing procedure text because tutorial video can helped to practice their idea, also It helps the teachers transfer the materials that related to the lesson. It can give more detailed information about the object in the content. It could give imagination about the content of the tutorial video that is related to the materials.
THE USE OF ENGLISH SONGS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY Moh Wardiman; Aminah Aminah; Anjar Dewi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2224

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The idea of this research was based on the researcher’s experiences. Songs have a big role in helping the researchers to increase the vocabulary mastery so that the purpose of the study was to find out the use of English song in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. In conducting this reseach, researchers took the 2019 batch English students in Tadulako University as the respondent. While the researchers used purposive sampling to take 30 students as the sample. in order to answer the research questions, this study used the questionnaire. The researchers distributed the questionnaire to the students by using Google form. Based on the research findings, it could be seen in the responds of the participants. The participants found that every aspect in songs were able to be used to help them to have better development on their listening skill and even on the language elements (pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar). It can be concluded that English songs can improve the students’ vocabulary mastery.
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON VOCABULARY TEACHING TECHNIQUES AT SMAN 14 SIGI Muthmainnah Muthmainnah; Nadrun Nadrun; Anjar Dewi
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2225

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The aim of this research is to find out the techniques used by the teachers in teaching vocabulary at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi and to find the students’ responses toward the teachers’ tecniques in teaching vocabulary at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi. This study employed descriptive qualitative research. The research instruments used to collect the data were interview and questionnaire. The findings show that there are two English teachers in SMA Negeri 14 Sigi, the first teacher (Y) used three techniques in teaching vocabulary: jumble word, making a match and games. Meanwhile the second teacher (E) used two techniques in teaching vocabulary: using picture and using video. The teacher used those techniques to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. The teacher can give the material clearly to the students by using those techniques. Based on the questionnaire, mostly the students were interested in learning by used that techniques. so can be seen if they enjoy the teaching learning process of English. The implication of this findings is the teacher needs to use other techniques that is interesting in teaching learning process and also use the other media to support teaching learning process.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CIRC IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL Sari Wulandari; Sriati Usman; Budi Budi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2226

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The purpose of this research is to know whether the implementation of CIRC in improving writing skill of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The researcher applied quasi experimental research design. The purposive sampling technique was selected in this research to draw the sample. The samples were VIII Manggis as the experimental group and VIII Cempedak as the control group were the number of students were 35. The test which question form was used as the instrument in gathering the data. The data gathered were analyzed statically. The pretest was given to experimental and control group before the treatments were given. After that, the experimental group got the treatment while the control group did not receive any treatment.the posttest was given to both groups. The pretest mean score of the experimental group 39,34 and the control group was 51.08. while,the posttest mean score of the experimental group was 79,78 and the control group was 71,03. After analyzing the data,it is found out that the t-counted value (2,04) was greater than t-table value (1,01) by applying 0,05 level of significance and 30 degree of freedom(df). Based on the result of the research, it is concluded that the hypothesis is accepted. It means, that the implantation of CIRC technique can improve students writing skill at SMP Negeri 4 Palu.
IDENTIFYING VOCABULARY OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS AT SMPN 19 PALU Sitti Fallah Arsid; Mawardin M. Said; Mashuri Mashuri
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2227

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The objective of this research aims at finding out the students’ vocabulary at the grade VIII grade of SMPN 19 Palu. This research was conducted through a quantitative research design in which the results were tabulated and described. Total students were 23, based on the calculation, it is found that seven students’ score belong to the excellent category (30.43%) as the student obtained final scores ranges in 95-100; six students’ scores belong to the very good category (26.09%) as their final scores ranges in 91-94; five students’ scores belong to the good category (21.74%) as these students obtained final scores ranges in 81-90; three students belong to the fair category (13.04%) because they obtained final scores ranges in 75-80, and two students belong to the poor category (8.70%) because they obtained final scores ranges in 40-74 or below the passing grade. In conclusion, the students’ vocabulary (88.04) falls into good category. Most of the students have sufficient vocabulary when taking the test. On the other hand, there are also some students still lack of vocabulary. This was due to lack of motivation in learning English.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF SOCIO-AFFECTIVE STRATEGY IN TEACHING SPEAKING ENGLISH Daniel Urslenton Wiser Sumang; Darmawan Darmawan; Maf'ulah Maf'ulah
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2228

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This study was conducted through Library Research method which describes the implementation of socio-affective strategy in teaching speaking English. The aim of this study is to describe the steps on the implementation of socio-affective strategy to encourage students in teaching speaking English. The data sources were taken from scientific writing on the implementation of socio-affective strategy from 5 scientific writings. The results reveal that in using socio-affective strategies, the teacher or lectures used six steps of strategies such as reducing students’ anxiety, encouraging themselves to speak, controlling emotion, asking question, cooperating with others, and empathizing with others based on Oxford (1990). The students definitely have positive response toward the use of socio-affective strategy in teaching speaking English. They thought that socio-affective strategies is possible help them to enhance their ability, motivation, and confidence in speaking skill. It is concluded that using Socio-Affective Strategies in teaching speaking English is effective to increase students’ speaking skill. In other words, differences in the teaching procedures do not negatively impact the students speaking ability.the teaching procedures do not negatively impact the students speaking ability.
A STUDY OF PREVIEWING AND PREDICTING STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP NEGERI 14 SIGI Windi Putri Anggraini; Sriati Usman; Muhammad Arid
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2229

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The Previewing and Predicting Strategy were strategy that applied by teacher in teaching reading comprehension during class. The objective of this research was to find out the implementation of Previewing and Predicting Strategy in teaching reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi. This research was conducted by used descriptive qualitative research were taken from the English teacher at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi as subject of the research. The data of this research was collected from the interview of the English teacher. This research was used an interview guide as the instrument of the collected data. Based on the data obtained was concluded that in the implemented of previewing and predicting strategy in teaching reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi was effective. In the implementation of the previewing and predicting strategy in teaching reading comprehension, the English teacher had challenged such as: students’ lack of vocabulary, students’ difficult of text comprehend, learning material were only supported by text, time of implementation, and students’ needed of clear instruction.
THE EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH USING ONLINE PLATFORM DURING THE COVID-19 Nurlita Malota; Mukrim Mukrim; Zarkiani Hasyim
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2230

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The aim of this study was to find out the emotional experiences of students in online learning English using online platform in the middle of Covid-19. The research was a single case study. Data were garnered from the results of interviews and document. The participants in this study were three students at SMAN 3 Luwuk. The researchers analyzed the data thematically as proposed by Braun & Clarke, 2006. The finding showed that online learning English affected the emotional experiences of the students. The students experienced such positive emotions as happiness. The happiness came from the teacher who provided feedback and explanation before giving tasks, allowed the students to send their tasks on platform they wanted, explained the material through Zoom, and did not provide tasks in each meeting. However, they also experienced such negative emotions as frustration, anger, and anxiety in English learning using online platform. They perceived frustration because of online English learning was difficult for them. The difficulties were the students had to purchase internet quota, not meeting in person with the teacher, having limitation of time, feeling bored due to always use Zoom, getting much disturbance, and their memory filled up fast because of getting many files from their teachers. Thus, the negative emotions decreased the students’ time invested and the amount of knowledge gained from learning process. The cause of positive feeling was teachers. Meanwhile, the negative feelings were caused by internet quota expenses and internet connection.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL Tiyas Salviyati; Sudarkam R Mertosono; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2231

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The objective of this research is to find out if using mind mapping technique is effective in improving writing skill of grade nine students of SMP Negeri 14 Palu. This research used pre-experimental research design. The sample of this research included 25 students of grade IX Cempaka who were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The instrument of data collection was an essay test that was divided into pre-test and post-test. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the result of the pre-test and the post-test. It indicates by the mean score of both tests results where the mean score of the experimental class significantly increased from 68.27 to 74.93. Based on the result of pre-test and post-test, the researchers found that the value of t-counted is 6.54. By applying a degree of freedom (df) 24 (25-1) and 0.05 level of significance, the researchers found that the value of t-table is 1.711 which showed that the value of t-counted was higher than t-table. It means that the use of mind mapping technique is effective in improving students’ writing skill of grade nine students of SMP Negeri 14 Palu. The implication of this finding is that mind mapping technique can be used in teaching and learning English especially in writing skill.
THE ABILITY OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 5 MODEL PALU IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Ni Komang Ayu Windari; Sriati Usman; Budi Budi
e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2232

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This research aims to find out the ability of the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 5 Model Palu in writing descriptive text. This research used a quantitative research design. By using a random sampling technique, the sample was 30 students of class X MIPA4 and X MIPA6. Data were collected through a writing test. The data were analyzed by using Sudijono’s formula to get the mean scores of the students' ability in writing descriptive text. The result shows that the students' ability in writing descriptive text is in average level with the mean score 63. The mean score of each aspect of writing is different. The highest mean score is on content (84). The other mean scores of the writing aspects are organizing ideas (61), grammar (55), and mechanic (52). Based on these findings, it is suggested to the teachers to give more exercises to the students in order to increase their writing ability, particularly on writing system (grammar and mechanics).

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