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Asian TESOL Journal
Published by Association of Language Teachers in Southeast Asia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28114264     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35307/asiantj
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Asian TESOL Journal (ATJ) is an international journal for English language educators in that it is devoted to discussions on English as an international language and its growth and development especially as it relates to the global spread of English language teaching and learning. ATJ is published twice a year, May and November. This Journal is the sister journal to Functional Linguistics Journal, and CSR International Journal managed by ALTSA Publisher.
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Figurative Language in Students’ English Book Sri Minda
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 1 No. 1: November 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v1i1.8

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This research was carried out to investigate the types of figurative language found in reading texts at grade X students’ book, the dominant type of figurative language and to find out the students’ difficulties in understanding the figurative language. The design of the research was qualitative in which content analysis research was conducted. The source of the data was high school students’ English textbook in Padangsidimpuan. The instrument to collect the data was content analysis checklist, test and interview. Some of the students were interviewed by the researcher to know their responses on the use of figurative language. The data was analyzed based on three theories proposed by Keraf. The findings of this research are: there are 6 types of figurative language in English reading text at grade X students’ book. They are personification, hyperbole, metonymy, euphemism, antithesis, and repetition, the dominant types found in this text are personification; and the students’ difficulties in understanding the language are lacking of the linguistic knowledge that is semantic meaning and lacking of socio-cultural understanding in the phrases and sentences.
Mind Your Gap between Entry English Proficiency and Graduation Expectation Uraiwan Sae-Ong; Shaik Abdul Malik Mohamed Ismail
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 1 No. 1: November 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v1i1.11

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In recent years, the trend of teaching and learning English as a foreign language in Thai universities have changed drastically. This can be seen by the changes in the English as a foreign language curriculum and the manner it is being taught in schools as well as in the universities. The main objective of these changes is to prepare students to participate more aggressively in the ASEAN community, where English is the universal language. Thai universities launched a new policy about English graduation requirements aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). One area of interest is whether there is a gap between the entry English proficiency and English graduation expectation. Thus, this study sought to gauge the gap between English oral proficiency among the Thai 1st year undergraduates and the expected exit proficiency level (B2 CEFR). Results suggest that almost all 1st-year university students in Thailand have a tremendous gap between the real entry English oral proficiency level and the high expectations exit proficiency level. This information about the gap would allow the universities to prepare their students accordingly.
Pronouncing Inert Letters: What can we learn from undergraduate EFL students? Rahma Agung Suci Sayekti; Mei Hardiah; Azhar Aziz Lubis
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 1 No. 1: November 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v1i1.19

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English Education students are prepared to be English teachers as one of the sources in learning activity. However, the students still mispronounced some words including ones which contain inert letters. This study aimed to find out the most frequent errors made by the English Education Students in pronouncing inert letters and the factors of the inert letters’ pronunciation errors. This study was a descriptive study which applied quantitative and qualitative approaches. The subjects of this study were 25 students of the English Education Study Program at Universitas Bengkulu. This study used recording, observation checklist, and interview as the instruments. Recording and observation checklists were used to gather subjects’ pronunciation. In order to find the factors of the pronunciation errors, an interview was conducted. The pronunciation was analysed by using pronunciation checkers, Voice Notebook and Audacity. The interview results were analysed based on factors of pronunciation accuracy. The results showed that the most frequent errors of inert letters pronunciation made by the subjects were sounded inert letter /d/ of /-nd/ by 94% and silent inert letter /a/ of /-cal-/ by 88%. The interview generated some data which shows that the factors of subjects’ pronunciation errors were native language, age, and amount of exposure to English.
An Error Analysis of the Use of Prepositions in Students' Descriptive Writing Riska Nurhamidah
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 1 No. 1: November 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v1i1.20

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This research aims to identify the types of students’ errors in using prepositional place in the descriptive text made by eighth grade (8) students to identify the cause of errors made by students in using prepositional place. That most of the students did not pay attention to use prepositional correctly in a sentence. This research is qualitative research. The research object shows four types of the error made by students, omission, addition, misordering, and misformation. Based on the data, the frequency of students' error in using prepositional place mainly occurred in prepositional in place in 35 errors. The second is prepositional on with 14 errors. The third is the prepositional place at with 12 errors.
Analysis of Mobile Apps for Learning Grammar through Mobile Assisted Language Learning Approach Ebrahim Panah; Muhammad Yasir Babar; Sedigheh Shakib; Anahita Ghanad
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 1 No. 1: November 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v1i1.21

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The objective of the current study is to evaluate the recently developed mobile apps for learning and improving English grammar. This study selected 10 grammar apps ranked 3 and above by online users with a large number of installations. The study adapted a framework proposed by Supyan Hussin (2013) with four criteria: System, Program, Curriculum, and Language & Culture. Furthermore, information provided in Google Play Store App assessment in terms of App users’ Reviews, Ratings, and Downloads also was used to assess the selected grammar apps. First, the findings show that the grammar apps tend to teach grammar out of context, second, apps minimally adapt to the user’s skill sets. Third, the grammar apps rarely offer explanatory corrective feedback to the users. Fourth, some grammar apps have accuracy issue in terms content and typo. Despite pedagogical paradigm shift to communicative approaches to language learning, the assessed grammar apps are more behaviorists in nature where features of cognitivism and constructivism, and particularly connectivism approaches are rare. To better align with MALL, contextualized language, explanatory feedback, and adaptive technology need to be incorporated into these apps.
Learners’ Views of Literature and Academic Achievement in a Literature Course: A Sample of ESL Pre-Service Teachers in Malaysia Jamiah Baba
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1: November 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v2i1.26

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The advantages and disadvantages of literature in ESL contexts has been much discussed. Proponents argue that the drawbacks can be minimised if learners’ expectations, needs, and interests are carefully considered. This paper, therefore, attempts to describe learners’ views of literature and the challenges they face while learning literature and to understand whether these experiences have an impact on their academic achievement of a particular literature course. 35 pre-service teachers participated in the study by answering a questionnaire that comprises multiple-choice items and open-ended questions. The respondents were purposely selected as they are training to become English teachers, have taken at least eight literature courses, and are currently enrolled in at least one literature course. Frequency count was mainly used to describe the response to each item while crosstabulations are used whenever the responses are to be compared with each other. The learners’ academic grades were also analysed and cross tabulated with the items in the questionnaire. The findings show that the learners view literature positively and enjoyed learning literature, citing scaffolding and support as key factors. These findings have implications on how educators plan and teach literature courses, which can affect how ESL learners’ approach and learn literature.
Assistive Technology in English Learning by A Visually Impaired Student at Inclusive School Sarah Dion Chiquita Marpaung; Rahmadsyah Rangkuti; Bahagia Tarigan
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1: November 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v2i1.27

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The objectives of this study were to describe factual information about the process of learning using JAWS (Job Access with Speech) and MELDICT (Mitra Netra Electronic Dictionary), to know empirical evidence about the improvement of a visually impaired student, and to analyse the student and teacher perceptions of using JAWS and MELDICT in learning English. This study was conducted by using a descriptive qualitative design. The subject of this study was a visually impaired student who studied in inclusive school SMA Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam. The data were analysed by using the Louis Cohen technique (2018). The data on this research were the description process of using JAWS and MELDICT, Pre-test and post-test results, the transcript of the teacher interview, the transcript of the student interview, and the teachers' result of the questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that a visually impaired student improved his English by using JAWS and MELDICT with some processes of learning, such as (i) technical preparation, (ii) listening process, (iii)cognitive process (iv)reading process (v) writing process. The research showed that JAWS and MELDICT could improve a visually impaired student's writing skill. The use of JAWS and MELDICT enhanced student's motivation in writing as the student showed active participation during the writing activities. JAWS and MELDICT empowered student's creativity since they enabled the student to explore when expressing his ideas. The improvement was significant, as shown in the written texts. The student's score in the Pre-test was 12, and it increased to 20 in the post-test
ESL Students’ Use of Google Sites in Language Learning through Heutagogy Approach Ebrahim Panah; Ng Loo Ee; Hafizan Matsom; Nur Atirah Mohd Jalil
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1: November 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v2i1.30

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The objective of this study to investigate the use of Google Sites for English language learning. The study used Heutagogy approach (Explore, Create, Collaborate, Connect, Share, and Reflect). A sample of 78 students, who were selected based on purposive sampling, participated in the study. The study adopted a survey approach through using a questionnaire as the instrument to collect data. The obtained data was analysed using SPSS through performing descriptive and correlation analyses. The findings indicate that language learning through website allows students to practice heutagogy approach and as result helping them improve language learning. The findings have implication for students, teachers and education policy makers.
The Roles of Practitioner’s Handling Speech Disorders Children During Endemic Ahmad Adha Muhamad; Mohammad Azrul Haron; Mohd Nizam Naqiyuddin Ahmad Sobri; Nur Farah Ain Che Soh; Nur Atiqah Liyana Mohd Roziman
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1: November 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v2i1.31

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The aim of this research is to get an insight into practitioner views on developing speech disorders among children in Kuantan, Pahang. This is because the practitioner is responsible for handling and educating them in their speech development. The researcher chooses this topic due to the hiking trend in Malaysia where the number of children with speech disorders keeps on increasing from time to time. To make sure that these research objectives come into play, a selected school or centre by the researcher is a place to obtain appropriate data. To find appropriate data to answer the research questions, a selected practitioner who has depth experience, worked at the centre will be interviewed to materialize the aim of this research. Six random samplings have been chosen as respondents which will answer the interview session and forthwith answer research objectives. All of these practitioners are well experienced in handling children with speech delays. Hence, the validity and reliability of the data are considered conclusive methods had been used in comprehensive qualitative research. An interview session will be conducted with selected practitioners who fulfil the standard outlined earlier, such as vast working experience, deep expertise and well experience in handling children with speech disorders and try to obtain as detailed information as possible with is in line with the research objective and research question. For this research, the semi-structured interview is used as it is easier for the researcher to ask an additional question to the participant during the interview session if the researcher is not satisfied with the answer given. This finding from the data analysed successfully answers the research question of getting the information or experience from the practitioner's perspective in conducting children with speech disorders. This result will discuss on most of the practitioners used methods in enhancing children to develop their speech through the method of imitation, reinforcement, and motivation. Other than that, the biggest challenges faced by the practitioners are in understanding children with speech disorder needs and overcoming the challenges.
Teacher’s Perceptions of Online Learning During COVID-19: A Study in SHS Indonesian Context Siti Aisah Ginting
Asian TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1: November 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35307/asiantj.v2i1.32

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This study aims to investigate the English teachers' perception in Indonesia of online learning during COVID-19. This study applied a descriptive analysis approach, and the data were collected through interviews with English Teachers in Indonesia. The result shows that the English teachers’ perceptions toward online learning in the pandemic era are divided into three parts. First, they support facilitation like internet connection, gadgets, and quota. They were then followed by the learning process, such as the interaction, the explanation, the generation gap between teacher and students, the way to control students, and the challenges to create an effective climate towards the process.

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