Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL)
Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) is a peer reviewed and open access journal on teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The journal follows a double blind review policy. The primary objective of this journal is to publish research based articles that delve into a comprehensive examination of the theories and practices involved in teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The specific focus lies on developing and non English speaking countries. The journal scope is international, extending a warm invitation to English language practitioners, academics, and researchers with diverse interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal publishes original research articles and review articles. The journal scope addresses English language teaching (ELT) and learning areas, including ELT pedagogy, ELT and learning resources, ELT and teacher professional development, English language teachers training and education, Academic writing in ELT research, Innovation in ELT, Language assessment, Literacy education in ELT, and Technology-based ELT.
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The effectiveness of picture chart media on students
Novanie Sulastri
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 1 No 2 (2011): Issued in September 2011
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v1i2.195
The study is aimed at investigating the effectiveness of using picture chart media on students
An analysis of grammatical errors on speaking activities
Merlyn Simbolon
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.368
This study aims to analyze the grammatical errors and to provide description of errors on speaking activities using simple present and present progressive tenses made by the second year students of English Education Department, Palangka Raya University. The subject for this study was 30 students. This research applied qualitative research to describe the types, source and causes of students
The methods of defining terms found in theses of the EFL students
Rahmadi Nirwanto
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.369
The study is intended to describe the methods of defining terms found in the theses of the English Foreign Language (EFL) students of IAIN Palangka Raya. The method to be used is a mixed method, qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative approach was used to identify, describe the frequencies, and classify the methods of defining terms. In interpreting and explaining the types of method to be used, the writer used qualitative approach. In qualitative approach, data were described in the form of words and explanation. The findings show that there were two methods of defining terms, dictionary approach and athoritative reference.
Developing Islamic English instructional materials based on school-based curriculum
Zaitun Qamariah
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.370
This study was a research and development (R&D) which is basically aimed at developing English instructional materials based on School-based Curriculum for the first-year students of MAN Model Palangka Raya. This study involved: need analysis, reference study, material development, expert validation, try out (empirical validation), and revision. The data were gathered through observation, questionnaires, interview, and validation technique.
Developing materials of writing course using graphic organizers for the English department students
Tazkiyatunnafs Elhawwa
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.371
The study is intended to develop Writing III Course materials using graphic organizers for the fourth-semester students of English Education Study Program of IAIN Palangka Raya. The Research and Development (R & D) design was employed in this study. It included the stages:
The use of grammar translation method in teaching English
Catharina Elmayantie
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.372
This study aims to describe the patterns of Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and to know the reasons why the teachers used the method. Descriptive qualitative method was applied. The subjects were two English teachers at the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 1 Palangka Raya. It was used observation and questionnaires to collect the data. The data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing were applied for data analysis. The findings show nine major patterns of GTM applied: (1) The classes were taught mainly in mother tongue; (2) the vocabulary was taught in the form of lists of isolated words; (3) the grammar provided the rules for putting words together; (4) it focused on the form and inflection of words; (5) the reading difficult classical texts were begun early; (6) it was little attention to the content of the texts; (7) the drills were exercises in translating; (8) it was little attention to pronunciation; and (9) it focused on accuracy. Meanwhile, the reasons of the teachers used the method are: (1) It is suitable for the students; (2) it helps the students comprehend the text; (3) it
Developing speaking skill in EFL English course
Citra Priski Abadi
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 5 No 2 (2015): JEFL
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v5i2.373
The main objectives of this study are to describe factors contributing the development of speaking skill, and to describe techniques and strategies used by the teachers to develop speaking skill in EFL English Course (PEACE English Academy and PEACE Camp 4 Boy in Pare, Kediri, East Java). The research design used was an ethnography principle. The subjects of the study were 80 students of PEACE English Academy from 4 class levels, PEACE Camp 4 boy, 4 teachers and 1 home principle. The data were gained from observations, interview, and artifact and field notes. The findings depicted that (1) teachers as the main factor of presage variable were observed using many kinds of strategies, and techniques for developing speaking skills, and (2) appropriate speaking techniques and strategies were used to develop speaking skill in the mentioned different speaking class levels. The strategies and techniques are realized because teachers as the main factor applied some unique ways
Developing materials of listening comprehension for the English department students
Abdul Qodir;
Luqman Baehaqi;
M. Zaini Miftah
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 6 No 1 (2016): Issued in March 2016
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v6i1.379
This study was designed to develop appropriate listening materials based on the needs of users namely the teachers and the students of the English Department of IAIN Palangka Raya. The Research and Development (R&D) design was applied in this study. The research subjects were four listening instructors and the first-semester students (freshmen) who encountered fourteen meetings of this on-going semester. The findings showed that (1) the stages of the listening materials development such as needs survey, developing materials, expert and instructors validation, revision, try out of materials, revision, and final product; (2) the product is in the form of compact disc recorded materials, an instructor
The reliability analysis of Prickel
Lestari Setyowati
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 6 No 1 (2016): Issued in March 2016
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v6i1.380
This study is intended to describe the quality of writing self-efficacy scale when it was applied in foreign language context. The design used is Correlational analysis by using Cronbach Alpha statistical tool. The participants of the study were 55 students of English Education Study program of STKIP PGRI Pasuruan who joined Writing II course and who were randomly chosen to fill out the questionnaire. The data were collected from 10 to 11 September 2014. The result of the study shows that the reliability is r = .785, lower than the reliability claimed by the maker (r = .9249). The possible cause of the reliability difference is discussed as well as the recommendation for future researchers.
The existence of Indonesian language: Pidgin or Creole
Dellis Pratika
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 6 No 2 (2016): Issued in September 2016
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v6i2.397
Indonesian language or sometimes called Bahasa is the national language of Indonesia. It was derived from Malay language and established as a national language in 1928. Until now, the Indonesian language keeps borrowing words from other languages. It was questioned whether the language was actually a pidgin that authorized into a creole since it was not only contained of Malay language but also languages that it was made contact with since colonialism eras, such as Dutch, English, Arabic, and other languages. This research used library study to find the data since it was not possible to trace the data in the field. This study was aimed to determine whether the Indonesian language was categorized into pidgin or creole. The result of the study revealed that Indonesian was not either pidgin or creole since the characteristics features did not meet any of them. It is believed that the Indonesian language was one of the means to achieve independence, but it is opened to receive lexicons from other foreign languages as the words keep increasing each year that can be seen in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI).