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Journal of English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Research (JEFLTR)
Published by Universitas Mulawarman
ISSN : 27764184     EISSN : 27764524     DOI : https://doi.org/10.12345/jefltr.v6i1
Journal of English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Research JEFLTR is an international peer reviewed journal that covers the aspects related with the process of learning teaching and research English language It provides an academic platform for professionals and researchers interested on areas as English language theoretical descriptive and applied English linguistics language learning and teaching structure and development of English across the globe comparative linguistics sociolinguistics psycholinguistics anthropological linguistics computational linguistics discourse analysis English language for specific purposes translation Journal of English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Research JEFLTR is published biannually online in English on March and September JEFLTR accept all research article case studies intervention studies cross sectional studies observational studies and other scholars work related to research both empirical and theoretical Aim and Scope The main objective of Journal of English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Research JEFLTR is to create a scientific forum for exchange between academics teachers and scholars who study teach learn or are related to the disciplines associated with english language education The journal prominently accentuates the utilization of the English language as a secondary or non indigenous linguistic medium within its publishing framework Our objective is to create and sustain a mutually beneficial and long term bidirectional knowledge dialogue between the authors and their stakeholder of the research released Its main aim is to disseminate the latest research findings and scientific developments in the field of education to investigate traditional and contemporary patterns to analyze social and cultural effects and to study interdisciplinary methodologies We invite our partners to actively engage in the creation of this knowledge platform as a novel instrument for the advancement of educational science with 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Articles 63 Documents
Challenges and Attitudes of Iraq’s Kurdistan ESL University Students Towards Improving Oral Skills Zubair Hamad Muhi; Innocent Nasuk Dajang
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September Volume
Publisher : Magister Program of English Education, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Mulawarman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v3i2.1520

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In many instances, English language poses great challenges to English as a second language learners, obviously due to the variations between English and the learners' second language. The paper looked intensively at the challenges and attitudes of Iraq's Kurdistan English as a Second Language (ESL) University students towards improving their oral skills. The difficulties of oral skills exist in many institutions; students defied the obstacles during speaking; so, the study delved into the issues in this area. The study is quantitative. The data was collected from 63 participants selected from different institutions who utilized the survey questionnaire. The study was carried out in four educational institutions. The study used descriptive statistics and adopted tables and percentages to interpret the results. The results of this study indicated that the depression of students, apprehension, shyness, and lack of motivation made students unable to interplay with other mates in pair groups and perform activities. Teachers could not manage all activities in the classroom on their own. The results showed that lack of practice, chances, and motivation to speak in English classrooms were the most frequent obstacles for students learning to speak. Additionally, the methods and procedures employed in the lecture do not encourage students to utilize English. Thus, this study would assist university students in identifying the issues they encounter when learning to speak English and what they must do to overcome these obstacles.
Lived Experiences of English Literature Teachers in A Digitalized Classroom: A Phenomenological Study Maria Jonnalyn C. Caramay; Rolando V. Maningas; Alberto D. Yazon; Karen A. Manaig; John Frederick B. Tesoro
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v3i2.1695

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Literature is required in the Philippines' general education curriculum. Studying literature through multimedia is a new technique that is more appealing than traditional texts, which rely heavily on verbal comprehension. Multimedia enables engaging activities and allows students to research literary authors and textbooks relevant to the courses using various media and information sources. It entails teamwork and has proven to promote cooperative learning effectively. Thus, this hermeneutic phenomenological study looked into the challenges and experiences of ten (10) English Literature teachers in a digitalized classroom, such as maximizing interactive platforms in teaching literature. The researcher gathered data through written interviews, in-depth one-on-one interviews, and focus group discussions; the participants were from different private schools. The participants described their experiences in the sudden paradigm shift as a challenge. Creating their own digitalized classroom was illustrated as a difficult part of adjustment and preparation, such as setting criteria for different activities aligned with one learning objective and the appropriateness of the digital platforms for the students to learn the course thoroughly. Nonetheless, participants revealed that as part of the preparation, teachers adapt to a new paradigm shift in education, creating a digitalized classroom that provides a conducive, interactive, authentic, and exciting atmosphere. It also offers a variety of learning experiences that help learners increase motivation and comprehension and develop critical thinking, creativity, and active participation. Participants have deviated from the usual "one size fits all". Accordingly, the education can use the proposed DGC (digitalized classroom) training manual for the English literature classes to guide the teachers on the different online platforms. Likely, the teacher can enrich their pedagogical approach and develop teaching plans with the presence of Information and Communication Technology that can help increase motivation, interest, and engagement in reading.
An Investigation of the Relationship between Receptive Skills among Moroccan High School Students Imad Hamdanat
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v3i2.1707

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As the prevalence of the English language in the Moroccan educational system continues to rise, there is a pressing need for an in-depth exploration of language development dynamics, explicitly focusing on listening comprehension and reading proficiency. This correlational study investigated the relationship between listening and reading skills among 80 high school students from Al Mansour Addahbi High School in Sidi Kacem, Morocco. The sample was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through standardized listening and reading proficiency tests, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. The results revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.604, p < 0.001) between listening skills and reading skills, indicating that students with higher listening abilities also demonstrated stronger reading skills, and vice versa. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that listening skills significantly predicted reading skills (Beta = 0.604, p < 0.001), emphasizing its importance as a key predictor of reading ability. The findings contribute to the field of EFL education by emphasizing the interdependence of listening and reading skills, suggesting the need for integrated language instruction strategies. Recommendations for future research include exploring this relationship across different age groups and linguistic backgrounds and investigating the long-term impact of language instruction interventions on both skills.
Gender Representation on Visual Illustrations in Indonesia EFL Textbook Devianti Liannita; Aridah Aridah; Ruel T. Bonganciso
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v3i2.1776

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The urge of gender equality had been going on for several decades and even though people were aware of it yet there was no significant result toward the effort. Not to neglect all the intended purposes of many studies previously, still somehow the significant differences were less shown in the practice. In order to identify such matter, hence the study was conducted. The visual illustrations in textbook were not only as the aesthetic aspect of one but also to represent matters that could easily be understood better by visualization. The gender representation was analyzed by its numbers of appearances, ratio and also the settings of each gender was situated in the illustrations. By the end of the study, it could be stated that the lack of female representation in appearance and ratio issue was still existing in the textbook. However, in most of the illustrations, both of the genders were situated in social settings in general though there were several in domestic ones. The further study was needed in order to analyze the other elements of the textbook.
Rhetorical Features of National Newspaper Headlines Daphnee Joy Carpio; Jalleah Marie Besa; Rochelle Consejo; Karen Jean Sesbreno; Ruel Bonganciso
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): March Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v4i1.1837

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Headlines wield immense influence in newspapers, being the primary conveyors of key messages while concurrently piquing reader interest and visually conveying innovative concepts. Therefore, our study analyzes the stylistic intricacies within National Newspaper Headlines, with specific emphasis on Rhetorical Features. To realize this objective, we adopted a Stylistic Analysis research framework, employing a lottery method and an observational checklist as our data collection tools. Employing a simple random sampling method, we carefully selected headlines from diverse national media company websites. To ensure validity, we determined the necessary sample size using the reliable Slovin formula. Upon analysis of our gathered data, a distinct pattern emerged. The use of metonymy emerged as the predominant stylistic element within national newspaper headlines. Remarkably, journalists from these media entities used this feature to deliver clarity and enhance overall readability, effectively underscoring its role in facilitating communication. In conclusion, our study delves into the detailed patterns of style found in national newspaper headlines. Our research highlights how journalists skillfully use these style elements not only to share information but also to grab readers’ attention and affect how people interpret news headlines.
Unlocking the Art of Welcome Messages: A Genre Analysis of Welcome Messages on Hotels' Websites Quesie L. Brigole; Cristelle Mae Descutido; Shekinah Donasco; Chelsea Grace A. Terania; Ruel T. Bonganciso; Devianti Liannita
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): September Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v3i2.1850

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This study is set in a rapidly evolving digital world where websites have become vital, especially in the hotel industry. Hotel industries utilize websites to capture guests' first impressions through a welcome message. As a result, the study probed the typical rhetorical strategies (moves and steps) and the frequently used phrases or clauses in each move and step in the welcome messages on the websites of selected hotels in Western Visayas, where this region is set to claim a significant role in the tourist industry, attracting both local and foreign visitors. Using Google, the researchers used purposeful sampling to gather eligible hotel websites with welcome messages in Western Visayas. For the qualitative data, this study used Swale's Move-Step approach. The result shows that the welcome messages follow a common pattern. The researchers discovered that the corpora have four moves, and each move has one to three steps. These moves and steps represent the typical strategies of hotels' welcome messages. However, the phrases being used, especially the modifiers, vary in their exact formulation but convey the same underlying intention. This study reveals the structured language strategies employed by Western Visayas hotels in their website welcome messages. These findings have implications for ESP education, helping tailor language instruction for the hospitality industry. It aids educators in designing effective language learning strategies in line with evolving communication conventions, enhancing ESP education for specific professions.
Comparative Analysis of Gender Representation in English Textbooks for Indonesian Junior High School Students Siti Nurul Jameaah; Iwan Setiawan; Istanti Hermagustiana
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): March Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v4i1.1879

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This study compares gender representations in three different English textbooks from three publishers used by Indonesian Junior High School students (the Indonesian government, an Indonesian private publisher, and an International publisher). Under Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), the study specifically investigated males’ and females’ representations and the typical activities associated with both genders. Overall, the results showed that males dominated all the textbooks, visually and textually. Besides that, the analysis revealed that females still have lower representations, less variation in occupations, and feminine specialization in doing the household chores in two textbooks. However, positive representations and stereotypes also appear in the textbooks, such as neutral generic constructions and typical activities by both genders.
English Lexical Borrowing in Filipino: Morphophonological Adaptation of English Lexemes and Loanwords Gessa Mae Sulit; Aiera Beleganio; Honey Grace Candilado; Jessa Lyn Canono; Ruel Bonganciso
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): March Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v4i1.1915

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English has profoundly influenced the Philippine language through the assimilation of source language words into the recipient language. This linguistic exchange, influenced by historical and cultural contacts, has resulted in a notable transformation of linguistic aspects in the Philippines. Over time, English has seamlessly been incorporated into the Filipino language, highlighting a notable process of linguistic exchange. This study specifically delved into the morphological and phonological adaptations of English loanwords in Filipino, examining nuances and shifts in linguistic structure and meaning during the borrowing process through purposive sampling. Qualitative research methods and content analysis were employed, focusing on loanwords extracted from Bob Ong’s novels as a linguistic corpus, delving into the process of incorporating English loanwords into the Filipino language, exploring how this integration instigates a transformation to align with the grammatical and linguistic structure of the target language, and revealing notable morphophonological adaptations and semantic shifts that occur during the borrowing process. Inflections of English lexemes, complemented with Filipino morphemes, were observed, along with modifications to phonological rules, phonotactic constraints, morphemes, and shifts in semantic meaning. The analysis revealed an overall change in the morphophonological structure of phrases and sentences within the corpus. This research underscores the impact of cultural and contextual factors on the adaptation of English loanwords into Filipino, emphasizing specific patterns or structures in the vocabulary borrowing process tailored to the target language. This study contributes valuable insights for linguistic researchers, educators, and language enthusiasts interested in tracing language development and evolution through borrowing and adaptation.
Lipstick as a Female Student’s Visual Communication Strategy Dhuha Hadiyansyah; Era Bawarti; Maria Ulfa
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): March Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v4i1.1934

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Symbolism through coloring is commonly used in various social communications because color is significant for representing ideas, feelings, emotions, beliefs, and spirituality. Color gives character to objects and aboutness, including the color of lipstick on someone’s lips. This descriptive-qualitative study using in-depth interviews explored how female students at the Al-Azhar University of Indonesia (UAI) represented certain meanings through their choice of lipstick colors. This study was conducted objectively and avoided gender bias. The research found that even though they semiotically did not know the associative or connotative meaning of certain colors, the informants admitted to using lipstick for various reasons, namely, for the face to look bright and fresh, being more confident and prettier, showing their natural beauty, and displaying a cheerful impression. However, the analysis proved that after taking a closer look at the 10 lipstick color choices that have been reviewed, the subconscious message they want to convey is quite complex, ranging from optimism, cheerfulness, joy, modesty, warmth, wanting to be the center of attention, femininity, passion and love, and sensuality.
Corpus Study of the Adverb of Degree ‘Feichang’ in Chinese and English Parallel Corpus Clara Herlina Karjo; Mei Rianto Chandra
Journal of English as A Foreign Language Teaching and Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): March Volume
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/jefltr.v4i1.2075

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The use of a parallel corpus for Chinese and English adverbs is still rarely explored, especially when comparing the Chinese adverb feichang with its English equivalents. ‘Feichang’ literally means "very", but English has various other words to convey the same words. The aim of this study is to compare the grammatical structure and semantic meaning of the Chinese adverb ‘feichang’ with its English equivalents using Chinese-English parallel corpus. To obtain the data, we used 50 sentences that contain the word ‘feichang’ in Chinese and English from the PKU parallel corpus. All sentences are related to the computer field. These sentences were then analyzed using AntConc, a concordance tool, to examine the grammatical structure and semantic aspects of the phrases. The findings showed that in Chinese, the adverb ‘feichang’ occurs in adjective and verb phrases. Meanwhile, in the English corpus, these phrases are rendered differently in five types of phrases: adjective, noun, verb, prepositional, and adverbial. Moreover, the word ‘feichang’ itself is rendered in a different lexicon, even though the meaning is the same. The results implied that one language can offer more varieties in expressing similar ideas, and parallel corpus can be a good source for analyzing these differences.