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INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Core Subject : Education, Social,
The focus of INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa is to provide a platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share innovative research and practical insights within the realm of language teaching and literature. The journal particularly emphasizes studies that explore effective teaching methodologies, language acquisition, curriculum design, and the integration of technology in language education. In addition, it welcomes research on applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, as they relate to language teaching practices. The scope of the journal also includes a focus on literary analysis, interpretation, and criticism, especially how literature can be incorporated into the classroom to foster critical thinking and cultural understanding. Specific topics of interest range from the teaching of literature in multicultural settings, literary pedagogy, and comparative literature to the role of literature in language development and intercultural competence. The journal seeks contributions that address contemporary challenges and propose creative solutions within these areas, aiming to bridge theory and practice in language education and literary studies.
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The Impact of AI Chatbots as Digital Speaking Partners on EFL Learners’ Speaking Proficiency: A Quantitative Study Delis Meta Tiana; Aprillia; Rizky Frihatmawati; Rahmi Aulia Nurdini; Rina Lestari
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5537

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is now widely integrated into language education, providing effective ways to assist learners' speaking practice in EFL classrooms. This research explores the possibility of applying AI chatbots as digital speaking partners to improve students’ speaking competence. A quantitative quasi-experimental design was used with 60 third-semester university students divided into an experimental and a control group. The study's experimental group used an AI-based chatbot to practice speaking, while the control group received traditional instruction. The students’ speaking performance was measured by using an analytic rubric that consisted of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The experimental group’s mean score on the pre-test was 80.50, and on the post-test, it increased to 85.07. In contrast, the control group had only improved from 79.47 to merely 79.83 on the two tests, respectively. The data was analyzed using an independent samples t-test, confirming a significant difference between the two groups (t = 3.241, p = 0.002), indicating that students who practiced speaking with AI chatbots demonstrated significantly greater improvement in their speaking performance compared to those receiving traditional instruction. These results reflect that utilizing AI chatbots in speaking practice has the potential to significantly improve EFL learners’ speaking proficiency by providing more opportunities for interactive practice.
Why Choose Kampung Inggris? Analysis of Factors Driving English Learners' Interest in Pare M Bambang Purwanto; Yuliana; Marsinah; Despita
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5541

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Kampung Inggris Pare has become the largest English-learning center in Indonesia, attracting thousands of learners from diverse regions and backgrounds. However, the main factors that drive them to choose English Village over other course institutions have not been studied in depth. This study aims to analyze these factors and identify the dominant factors in learners' decisions. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 40 learners as research subjects. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations, and then analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive approaches. The study's results show that intensive learning methods, supportive environments, and affordable costs are the main factors that attract learners. The conclusion of this study confirms that the Kampung Inggris has unique advantages that are difficult to find in other course institutions.
An Analysis of English Language Exposure at Home and Its Perceived Impact on Young Children Restu Dessy Maulida
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5545

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This study investigates the forms of English language exposure provided by parents at home, parents’ perceptions of its impact on young children’s English development, and the challenges they face in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 18 parents of children aged 4–6 years. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for closed-ended questions and thematic analysis for open-ended responses. The findings reveal that English exposure at home is primarily delivered through multimodal activities, including watching videos, singing songs, reading storybooks, and engaging in simple conversations, with digital media especially YouTube as the dominant source. Most parents reported observing positive developments in their children’s English abilities, particularly in vocabulary recognition, pronunciation imitation, passive comprehension, and increased interest in English content. However, several challenges were identified, including parents’ limited English proficiency, time constraints, children’s fluctuating interest, and difficulties in selecting appropriate learning materials. These findings highlight the important role of the home environment in supporting early second language acquisition, particularly through informal and interaction-based exposure. The study contributes to the understanding of how home literacy environments function in EFL contexts and emphasizes the need for supporting parents in providing effective English exposure at home.
A Semantic Analysis of Food and Beverage Advertisements on Instagram I Made Darmayasa Wilantara
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5546

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This study investigates the semantic features employed in food and beverage advertisements published on Instagram. The study aims to understand how lexical choices, connotative strategies, and meaning relations are employed to construct brand image, elicit emotional resonance, and influence consumer preferences. Data were collected from ten official advertising posts of popular food and beverage brands that commonly appear on Indonesian users' feeds between January and June 2025. A descriptive qualitative analysis was conducted using frameworks for lexical, connotative, and relational semantics. The findings reveal a consistent pattern: advertisements combine denotative meanings to communicate product attributes, connotative meanings to invoke emotional associations, and relational meanings to assert cultural ties and social identity. These insights demonstrate that semantic strategies are a crucial component of effective digital marketing practice and provide guidance for crafting more persuasive promotional materials. Key words: semantics, advertisement, Instagram, food and beverage, connotative meaning
Code Mixing in Instagram Captions among Indonesian Youth: A Sociolinguistic Study Miza Rahmatika Aini
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5547

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This study investigates the semantic features employed in food and beverage advertisements published on Instagram. The study aims to understand how lexical choices, connotative strategies, and meaning relations are employed to construct brand image, elicit emotional resonance, and influence consumer preferences. Data were collected from ten official advertising posts of popular food and beverage brands that commonly appear on Indonesian users' feeds between January and June 2025. A descriptive qualitative analysis was conducted using frameworks for lexical, connotative, and relational semantics. The findings reveal a consistent pattern in which advertisements combine denotative meanings to communicate product attributes, connotative meanings to evoke emotional associations, and relational meanings to establish cultural ties and social identity. In addition, the analysis shows that code mixing is frequently used as a linguistic strategy, with insertion type emerging as the dominant form, particularly through the integration of English lexical items into Indonesian sentence structures (e.g., vibes, fresh, bestie). This pattern reflects the influence of globalized digital culture and the tendency of brands to target younger, bilingual audiences. Beyond describing advertising language, this study contributes to linguistic research by demonstrating how semantic structures function in multimodal digital discourse and how meaning-making processes operate within contemporary social media communication. In addition, the findings offer practical insights for marketing studies by illustrating how strategic word choices and semantic framing can enhance brand positioning, audience engagement, and persuasive effectiveness in digital advertising environments. These insights highlight that semantic strategies are not merely stylistic elements but play a significant role in shaping consumer perception and interaction in the digital marketplace.
Teaching Challenges and Reflective Practices of Pre-service EFL Teachers during Teaching Practicum Hustiana; Rafiqa; Nur Husnil Khatimah
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5569

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This study investigated the teaching practices, challenges, and reflective thinking of seven pre-service EFL teachers during their teaching practicum at SMPN 1 Majene, Sulawesi Barat. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through structured classroom observations and post-teaching interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, in which observation notes and interview transcripts were systematically coded, categorized into recurring themes, and interpreted in relation to the study's research objectives. The findings reveal that while all participants demonstrated foundational instructional competencies including lesson review, ice-breaking activities, and student assessment considerable variation existed in lesson structure, media use, classroom communication, and student engagement. Classroom management emerged as the most prevalent challenge, with difficulties ranging from low voice projection and student passivity to poor time management and ineffective game implementation. Most participants attributed these challenges to personal factors, particularly insufficient preparation. Post-teaching reflections indicated meaningful self-awareness, as each teacher identified specific weaknesses and proposed contextually grounded improvements. Most notably, all seven participants unanimously selected gamification as their preferred instructional strategy for future teaching, signaling a shared recognition of the need for more interactive and engaging learning approaches. These findings suggest that pre-service EFL teacher education programs should strengthen training in classroom management, instructional variety, and gamification-based pedagogy to better equip novice teachers for authentic classroom demands.  
Feminism in Samira Ahmed’s Interment Elok Naqiyyah Salsabila; Asep Abbas Abdullah; Endratno Pilih Swasono; Haris Shofiyuddin; Abu Fanani
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5576

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This study is about women’s efforts to get justice because their life, their habit as well as their existence as Muslim minority in non-Muslim majority are not well-fulfilled in Samira Ahmed’s Interment. The researcher, then, focuses on why the main character strives and how the main character strives for her race. Using feminism theory and qualitative descriptive and dramatic method, the study finds how courageous the women in fighting their rights as Muslims living in non-Muslim democratic country, USA, taking pain to get their rights as citizen whose religious life is guaranteed by the country’s law by using the following strategy of struggle such as her intellect consisting of being herself and realizing themselves as female Muslim.
A Co-Pilot as Artificial Intelligence and Local Culture Integration in Writing Instruction: A Model to Improve Students’ Engagement in Polytechnic M Bambang Purwanto; Dahnial; Fitri Nurdianingsih
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5590

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This study investigates integrating local culture into writing instruction to improve students’ engagement in a polytechnic context. The research employed a Classroom Action Research design in two cycles, involving 30 fourth-semester students in a tourism study program. Local culture-based writing activities were implemented through topics such as describing local tourist attractions and reporting cultural events. Data were collected using observation checklists, students’ writing tasks, and field notes, and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that integrating local culture increased students’ behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Students became more active in discussions, showed greater enthusiasm, and developed ideas more easily. In addition, students’ writing performance improved across organization, vocabulary, grammar, and content. The use of familiar cultural contexts helped students produce more relevant and meaningful texts. The study concludes that integrating local culture into writing instruction is an effective strategy to enhance engagement and improve writing performance in vocational education.  
Exploring The Impact of TikTok Teleprompter Challenge on English Language Learners’ Confidence and Speaking Skills Shakira Amalia; Chusnul Chotimah; Enci Zarkasih
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5592

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This study aims to explore the impact of the TikTok Teleprompter Reading study examines the impact of the TikTok Teleprompter Reading Challenge on the confidence and speaking abilities of English language learners. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through an online open-ended questionnaire from ten participants who had actively participated in reading challenges on TikTok. Six major themes emerged: Enjoyment and Engagement, Developing Confidence, Improving Speaking Skills, Difficulties Faced, Comparison with Traditional Learning, and Advice for Other Learners. The findings indicate that the short video format and scrolling text reduce psychological barriers to speaking, enhance fluency and pronunciation through repetitive practice, and build intrinsic confidence in a pressure-free environment. This research highlights how informal digital learning platforms can enhance learners' well-being and language proficiency, underscoring the powerful interplay between technology, enjoyment, and language acquisition.
Lecturers’ Practices in Instructional Media Selection and Implementation: A Qualitative Study in Higher Education in Banjarmasin Hidya Maulida; Yulieda Hermaniar; Norliani
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5660

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The increasing use of digital technology in education has influenced how instructional media are applied in English language teaching. However, variations still exist in how lecturers select and implement instructional media in classroom practice, particularly in higher education contexts. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the types of instructional media used by lecturers and to analyze how these media are implemented in English language teaching. This study employed a qualitative research design involving three English lecturers from three higher education institutions in Banjarmasin, namely STKIP Sabilal Muhatadin Banjarmasin, Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari (UNISKA MAB), and Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM), selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews consisting of open-ended questions related to the types of instructional media used, the reasons for selecting specific media, and the ways the media were implemented in teaching. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings revealed that lecturers used a combination of conventional and digital instructional media to support teaching activities. Conventional media such as presentation slides and whiteboards were used to deliver learning materials systematically, while digital tools such as Kahoot, Quizizz, Google Docs, and Learning Management Systems were utilized to enhance student engagement, participation, and collaboration. The findings contribute practical insights into how diverse instructional media can support more interactive and student-centered English language learning and highlight the importance of lecturers’ ability to select appropriate media in higher education contexts. Keywords: instructional media, English language teaching, digital media, higher education, qualitative research