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Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
ISSN : 25276492     EISSN : 25278746     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/ijeltal
Core Subject : Education,
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) encompasses research articles, original research report, and scientific commentaries in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. IJELTAL welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: English Language Teaching and Learning Teaching English as a Foreign, Second or Additional Language ELT Curriculum Development ELT Materials Development ELT Testing and Assessment Computer-assisted Language Learning and Teaching Teaching Media EAP/ESP Discourse Analysis Sociolinguistics Psycholinguistics Pragmatics Translation Dialectology Second Language Acquisition Literature and Teaching
Articles 211 Documents
Online Assessment Effect in EFL Classroom: An Investigation on Students and Teachers’ Perceptions Fitriyah, Ima; Jannah, Miftahul
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 5, No 2 (2021): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v5i2.709

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The teaching and learning process changed into an online during the COVID-19 outbreak, and thus online evaluation became a requirement. This research examines the positive and negative effects of online assessment on students’ learning behaviour and how teachers prepare their teaching. This case study research included the result of questionnaire from thirty IC students followed by interview with three EFL teachers in the Intensive English Course (IC) program and six IC program students in one of Islamic University in Kediri. The small survey indicated that students have positive attitude toward the administration of online assessment. Furthermore, the outcomes of open-ended interviews showed that there were four themes for beneficial effects, including enhancing flexibility in assessment, improving evaluation versatility, building teachers and students’ awareness of preparing evaluation and cultivating students’ autonomous learning abilities. On the other hand, three themes for negative effects emerged from the online assessment, including complication of evaluation administration, reduced interaction between teachers and students, and anxiety in English test. The effects emerge from how teachers and students view the drawbacks of the online assessment itself. Positive effects lead to students’ learning better are caused by lesson taken from conducting the test; however, the negatives should be treated as challenges that will improve the teaching and learning. Finally, both teachers and students are ready to face online assessment in the future.
The Impact of Back-translation Instruction with Collaborative Activities on Iranian English Students’ Translation Achievement Mohammadi, Hesam; Beiki, Maryam; Keyvanfar, Arshya
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 7, No 1 (2022): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v7i1.1193

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The present quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design investigated the impact of back-translation teaching with collaborative activities on Iranian English translation students’ translation achievement. To this end, 30Iranian EFL translation students studying at Islamic Azad University North Tehran Branch were nominated based on convenience sampling. The Oxford Placement Test (OPT) and a translation pretest were directed to inspect the contributors’ homogeneity prior to the treatment. The groups were assigned to the Collaborative Back-translation Group (CBTG n=15) and Back-translation Group (BTG n=15). During 16 sessions, CBTG experienced back-translation with collaborative activities as a treatment, whereas the BTG experienced only back-translation every session. After the treatment stage, the participants were given a translation posttest. The study also examined the participants’ attitudes toward collaborative activities implementation via semi-structured interviews and tried to assess some students’ perceptions towards collaborative activities and the instructional practices in the university context. The qualitative analysis revealed that most learners preferred collaborative tasks in their classrooms. The quantitative analysis showed that the CBTG outdone the BTG in translation ability. The result of the present research had some implications for the teachers and students in translation pedagogy. As for the theoretical aspect, this study can provide some hints for researchers interested in developing a comprehensive model for the L2 translation process. Considering the practical implications, all the instructors could employ a set of collaborative activities in their translation classes. Collaborative activities create translating opportunities where students exchange meaning, suggest feedback, and offer enhanced output for revealing the meaning.
Community of Inquiry for Students’ Autonomy in English Language Learning: A Case of Philippines High School Rachman, Alqy Novia; Maghfiroh, Ana; Mustikawati, Diyah Atiek; Indriastuti, Niken Reti
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 6, No 1 (2021): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v6i1.849

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There were many researchers bring out the topic of the community of inquiry (CoI) in education but there were still few teachers who were aware of the importance of CoI and how to implement CoI into learning. This study was, then, aimed at finding out (1) how the community of inquiry was explicitly applied to English language learning, as well as (2) the impact of the community of inquiry to promote students’ autonomous learning. This research was a case study. The researcher used observation and interview as the research instrument. The subjects were the seventh and eighth-grade students of Pangasinan State University (PSU) Integrated High School, Philippines. The sample has consisted of 101 participants from three classes: 7th-grade Malakas and Maganda, and 8th-grade Matapat. The finding showed that CoI had been implemented during the English language teaching and learning process. Group activity or collaborative task was mostly used to engage students to learn and work in a community. In language acquisition, CoI was supposed to provide students with not only cognitive intelligence but also much-needed social intelligence. Therefore, the CoI approach has been considered to be effective in language teaching activities for secondary education students to enhance students’ autonomous learning.
EFL Teachers’ Problems and Solutions in Teaching English to Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Utami, Revita Putri; Suharyadi, Suharyadi; Astuti, Utari Praba
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 6, No 1 (2021): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v6i1.912

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Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) is a school specialized for students with special needs, particularly students with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD). In Indonesia, the government guarantees that they have the same right to study formally and informally; and to get the best teachers in the teaching and learning process. In English language teaching, however, even qualified teachers have problems while teaching English to students with IDD. Despite the urgency to solve the problems faced by teachers who teach English or a foreign language to special needs students, especially IDD, there are only a few articles covering this topic. This study, which uses a descriptive qualitative method, aims at uncovering the problems and solutions of five English teachers in teaching students with IDD in SLB Pembina Tingkat Nasional Bagian C Malang. In order to obtain the needed data, an observation checklist, a field note, and an interview guide were utilized. The findings revealed that problems faced by the teachers were related to teachers’ English proficiency, methods and media used in teaching, and students’ ability in learning. The teachers used different solutions to overcome the problems, but the most common solution was using repetition in teaching and practicing. This solution was used as the students had difficulties in understanding and remembering the lesson. The other solutions used during the teaching and learning process include YouTube videos, English learning application, posters, and BSE.
Reinterpreting Indonesian Folklore in EFL Education: Symbolic Meaning, Local Wisdom and Generation Z Perspectives Irlina, Andi; Nor, Hidayah; Nisa, Thaibatun
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v11i1.2601

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This qualitative study explores how Indonesian local folklore can function as a literary and pedagogical resource in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education by examining symbolic meanings, educational values, and generational reinterpretation. Focusing on the legends of Princess Mayangsari from the Banjar community and Princess Tadampalik from the Bugis tradition, the study integrates Symbolic Interactionism and Value Theory (Western and Islamic) to analyze how moral, cultural, and spiritual values are constructed and transformed. Data were collected through content analysis and in-depth interviews with 20 Generation Z participants, and analyzed using thematic coding. The findings reveal that traditional symbols such as the sacred sword, mirror, white buffalo, and heirloom kris are reinterpreted by Generation Z within contemporary frameworks of rationality, gender equality, ethical leadership, and digital creativity. Rather than perceiving folklore as sacred and static, participants engage with these narratives as reflective texts that support identity formation and moral reasoning. From an EFL perspective, the study demonstrates that local folklore provides authentic narrative materials that enhance narrative literacy, cultural awareness, and character education. The integration of symbolic analysis and digital storytelling further highlights the potential of folklore-based pedagogy to support critical reading, interpretation, and intercultural competence in language learning contexts.
Indonesian EFL Students’ Thesis Writing in the Age of AI: Practices and Ethical Perspectives Mali, Yustinus Calvin Gai
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v11i1.2439

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This study aims to explore how Indonesian EFL university students use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support their undergraduate thesis writing, why they use those tools, and the AI-use policies they expect to have in their thesis writing process. To achieve these goals, the researcher conducted a qualitative case study involving five female EFL undergraduate students who were in the process of completing their theses at an English Education Program at a private university in Indonesia. Research data were collected through an in-depth semi-structured interview, supported by the students’ thesis draft to help them recall their thesis writing experiences. The researcher considered four rigor standards for qualitative studies: credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability to ensure the quality of the research findings. The inductive data analysis results revealed that students used four AI tools; ChatGPT, DeepL, Grammarly, and Quillbot in their thesis writing process to help them paraphrase, generate writing ideas, translate words and sentences, and select appropriate vocabulary. These tools were used because the students believed they might help enhance the quality of their writing, write faster, and increase their confidence in writing their thesis. At the same time, the students were also aware of the risks of being too dependent on AI tools and the inaccuracy of AI-generated texts and suggestions, which encouraged them to verify the AI outputs before incorporating them into their thesis. Practical implications for EFL lecturers who are supervising thesis students and directions for future research were presented.
The Effective Use of Target Culture in Foreign Language Learning Environments: Düzce Case in Türkiye Türer, Samet; Acar, Filiz Evran
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 10, No 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v10i2.2006

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The study aims to determine the current implementations being used in foreign language education programs and to define how to use culture effectively in language learning environments according to the teachers’ ideas since language and culture are inseparable. Phenomenology was chosen as the design of the study. 17 English lecturers from the School of Foreign Languages of a government university in Türkiye were selected as the study group using purposive sampling. In the data gathering process, a semi-structured interview form was used, and the interview was carried out through face-to-face interviews. The data was analysed using the content analysis method and then coded and categorized under main themes, which were established based on the sub-questions of the study. In this regard, four main themes and 23 codes have been defined in detail with literature references by the researchers. According to the findings of the study, it is understood that there is a continuous interaction between language and culture. Therefore, one cannot be acquired fully without the other, and especially learning a language without its cultural context may lead to miscommunication. Consequently, culture should be integrated into each the language teaching and learning phase by integrating cultural elements into curriculums.
Gemini API-Based Automated English Paragraph Scoring Aligned with High School Thai Curriculum Writing Indicators Deeboonmee Na Chumphae, Phisit
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v11i1.2553

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This research aims to develop and evaluate an automated English paragraph scoring system using the Gemini API aligned with the Thai upper secondary curriculum's writing indicators, to address issues related to teacher workload and delayed feedback in writing assessments. The system integrates the Gemini 2.5 Pro API with a prompt-engineering framework designed to simulate expert EFL assessors. This research employs a sequential mixed-methods research approach. For the quantitative component, 160 upper secondary EFL students in Thailand were sampled from their written assignments, consisting of three expository paragraph assignments aligned with the Thai core curriculum. Cluster sampling was used to select participants. The students' writings were assessed using a validated analytical evaluation criterion comprising four aspects. The essays were independently scored by three evaluators, and the results were compared to automated scores generated by a Gemini-based system. Reliability between human evaluators was first checked using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), and the agreement between human and AI scores was measured using the Quadratic Weighted Kappa (QWK). The results showed a high level of agreement between the Gemini-generated scores and the human evaluators (QWK = 0.82), indicating that the system can approximate human judgment in evaluating English as a Foreign Language writing. Qualitative analysis of the AI-generated feedback further revealed that the system could provide diagnostic recommendations related to grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. These findings suggest that the system can support teachers in reducing grading workload while providing timely, criteria-based feedback to enhance students’ writing development.
Politeness Strategies Used in NIKIZEFANYA Twitter (X) Account’s Comments Fitriyah, Fitriyah; Virgianti, Syahdilla Azzahra
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v11i1.2559

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Politeness is a communication strategy that involves both positive and negative face, aiming to prevent face-threatening acts and help individuals maintain each other’s social image. Communication that takes place in cyberspace has now become common and accepted by various groups of people, regardless of age, background, or social status. Through social media, individuals can not only communicate and exchange information, but also establish connections, interact with old friends, and find new friends from different across the globe. This study aims to identify types of politeness strategies and the most dominant types of politeness strategies used in the @nikizefanya account Twitter (X) platform. The study uses qualitative descriptive method. The findings reveal that there are six positive politeness strategy and two negative politeness strategies used in the @nikizefanya account Twitter (X) platform. The most dominant strategy is the fourth positive politeness strategy (Use in-group identity markers) with the percentage of usage reached 45,5%. This shows the strong tendency of users to build and emphasize group identity in their interactions. Meanwhile, from the category of negative politeness strategies, the first strategy (Be conventionally indirect) dominates with a much higher percentage of 89,4%. These findings show that the users’ comments in NIKIZEFANYA account use language or references that identify them as part of the same group as their audience, creating a sense of closeness and community. This research contributes to understanding how politeness functions as a tool to maintain harmonious communication and avoid conflict in social media context.
Hedging in English Social Science Research Articles: A Corpus-Based Comparison of Native and Turkish EFL Writers Hamamcı, Zekeriya
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v11i1.2589

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Hedging plays a central role in academic writing because it enables researchers to present claims with appropriate caution and to situate their arguments in relation to earlier scholarship. This study compares hedging in English-language social science research articles written by native speakers of English and by Turkish scholars writing in English as a foreign language. Adopting a corpus-based contrastive design, the study examines 90 published research articles with WordSmith Tools. The corpus comprises 37,243 words in the Turkish EFL subcorpus and 38,349 words in the native-speaker subcorpus, with texts drawn from economics, education, law, and literature. The analysis considers both the overall frequency of hedges and their distribution across two rhetorically important parts of the article: the Introduction and the Discussion/Conclusion. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in total hedge frequency between the two groups (p = .935). Native-speaker writers produced 866 hedges (4.38%), while Turkish EFL writers produced 868 (4.39%). The contrast emerges not in quantity, but in placement. Turkish writers used more hedging in Introductions, whereas native-speaker authors used more in Discussion and Conclusion sections, where interpretation and evaluation become more prominent. The findings indicate that both groups share a broad awareness of cautious academic positioning, yet differ in how they distribute that caution across the article. The study therefore suggests that research on hedging should consider rhetorical location alongside raw frequency. The results also point to the value of section-sensitive instruction in EAP and ESP writing classrooms.

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