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English Review: Journal of English Education
Published by Universitas Kuningan
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ENGLISH REVIEW: Journal of English Education (ISSN print 2301-7554) is a peer-reviewed journal published in Indonesia by the Department of English Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, the University of Kuningan (PBI FKIP UNIKU) in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian Scholars of English Education (AISEE). This journal is published twice a year: June and December. The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas: the classroom action research, applied linguistics, linguistics, pragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and literature.The journal is published in both printed and online versions.
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WHO SPEAKS LOUDEST? EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF STUDENTS' VOICES IN THE DIGITAL AGE WITH WIZER.ME IN MODERN TEACHING Khoirunnisaa', Try Ammalia; Maghfiroh, Naily Inayatul; Mustofa, Mutmainnah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v11i3.9286

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This study emphasizes the need for digital adaptation in contemporary teaching techniques and recommends utilizing the website Wizer.me as an effective instrument to achieve this need. Exploring the dynamics of students' voices in the digital age with Wizer.me in modern teaching is the topic of this study. The study is to investigate students' perspectives on the Wizer.me platform in teaching and learning, as well as its integration with conventional teaching techniques. This study used survey research method. The participants were seventh-grade students at SMPI Almaarif 01 Singosari Malang. According to the study, Wizer.me is an online learning platform that has a positive impact on student engagement, and personalized learning and promotes student-centered learning. The data will be statistically analyzed using descriptive techniques. The result indicated that 86,7% of students had utilized Wizer.me for their assignments, 100% of students liked using this platform, and 33,3% of students frequently use Wizer.me more than two times. Moreover, 73.3% of students preferred using the Wizer.me platform over traditional methods in the learning process, and 100% of students agree that they understand better acquiring the material using this platform than traditional techniques. Hopefully, the study's findings will be of major benefit to educators and those involved in the integration of educational technology, supporting breakthroughs and improvements in the learning environment
CROSS-CULTURE BRIDGES IN TOURISM: A STUDY ON TRANSLATION STRATEGIES IN INDONESIAN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Riyono, Ahdi; Kurniati, Diah; Mutohhar, Mutohhar; Ma'mun, Nadiah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9364

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Tourism promotion is a type of operative text. The text is structured to influence the reader to visit the tourism destination on offer. The same should also appear in the translated version. The language form of promotional texts is dialogic and persuasive. This study generally aims to explain in depth the translation strategies used in the translation of tourism promotional texts and the translation strategies suitable for the translation of appellative genre texts. This research used qualitative method with deductive and comparative content analysis techniques. The research begins with data collection of tourism promotional texts by looking at their lexicogrammatical features. The data sources came from tourism promotional materials in the form of brochures from the tourism offices of Jepara, and Kudus regencies. The data were analyzed with a functional approach. The findings of this study revealed that the dominant translation technique used to translate tourism brochure texts from both Jepara and Kudus is the literal technique at 75%, and the semantic method at 72%. Thus, the dominant translation strategy or ideology applied by the translators is foreignization ideology, 98%. Furthermore, the results of this study also showed that the functional approach is more suitable for translating tourism promotional materials, because the function of promotional texts is to promote tourism.
INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS AND SPEAKING ANXIETY: INSIGHTS FROM A META-SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS Mustamir, Mustamir
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9950

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This study presents a comprehensive meta-synthetic analysis of speaking anxiety among Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Speaking anxiety is a common challenge that significantly impacts the language acquisition process, affecting learners' confidence, performance, and overall proficiency. The meta-synthesis method was employed to integrate and interpret findings from multiple qualitative and quantitative studies conducted in the Indonesian context. The analysis reveals several key factors contributing to speaking anxiety, including fear of negative evaluation, lack of confidence in language proficiency, and cultural influences on communication styles. Additionally, the study highlights the role of educational environments and teacher-student dynamics in exacerbating or alleviating anxiety. The findings suggest that targeted interventions, such as supportive teaching practices, anxiety-reducing classroom activities, and the development of a positive learning environment, can effectively mitigate speaking anxiety. This meta-synthesis provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers aiming to enhance EFL education in Indonesia by addressing the psychological barriers to effective language learning. By synthesizing diverse perspectives and empirical evidence, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of speaking anxiety in the Indonesian EFL context and offers practical recommendations for fostering a more conducive learning atmosphere for language learners.
“CAN WORD WALL ASSESS STUDENTS’ WORDS?”: NURTURING INCLUSIVITY AND ADVANCEMENT IN RURAL SECONDARY EDUCATION Aprilia, Putri Kurniawan; Mistar, Junaidi; Mustofa, Mutmainnah; Syabilla, Zalsa Febrina
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i1.9004

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In rural areas, getting access to quality education and appropriate assessment opportunities can be challenging for students. This study seeks to bridge this educational divide by examining the viability of online platforms, particularly the Word-wall platform, as an efficient assessment tool for rural secondary school pupils. The research questions are centered on determining how students perceive the Word-wall platform and maximize its implementation to address the unique requirements and difficulties of assessing students in rural areas. This study involved students of private secondary school in rural area. This research used qualitative method with case study design, and it was utilized to obtain a comprehensive understanding of students' reactions to the Word-wall platform for English learning. Interviews for assessing students’ opinions were used to collect data. The findings indicate that students responded positively, expressing a strong desire to use the platform for future assessments, such as daily tests, quizzes, and exams. Further, student feedback highlights the significance of contextual relevance, comprehensive training, better accessibility features, and customization in addressing the unique challenges rural areas face. The results of this study tend to contribute to the growth of effective assessment practices in rural areas and provide helpful insights into applying online platforms for equal educational opportunities.
ASSESSING CULTURAL CONTENT IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12 STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY Ardnyananisari, Fannysa Dyah; Ratri, Devinta Puspita
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9581

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This research analyzes the cultural content presentation in the textbook "Bahasa Inggris" for the twelfth-grade high school by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, where this book is part of the 2013 curriculum. The analysis of cultural content in this research uses the three-source analysis theory of cultural information by Cortazzi and Jin, which will then be combined with Byram's, theory by providing codes in eight categories. Cortazzi and Jin's theory describes categorization in the presentation of cultural content in English textbooks. Meanwhile, Byram's checklist is used to classify cultural content, which has been categorized into these eight categories. This checklist reveals cultural information and how the content meets language and culture learning and teaching needs. The findings show that this EFL textbook presents source culture and target culture content, but international culture is not present. Material about source culture is presented most in this textbook.
ENGAGING STUDENTS IN A FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION: TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE (ESP) IN HIGHER EDUCATION Al Baekani, Abdul Kodir; Hapsari, Nesti; Muslihat, Asep
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v11i3.7845

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ESP (English for Specific Purpose) is part of ELT (English Language Teaching) which contains the teaching of English as a foreign language. Every English teacher, especially ESP, must innovate in the delivery of their teaching materials which are always carried out from year to year. This study reports on the perceptions of economics major students about the use of flipped classroom models in learning English for Specific Purpose (ESP). Illustrated in classroom action research through reflective journals, photo elicitation and interviews data. Qualitative findings show that: 1) all students enjoy watching video teaching materials and have an interest in using them to learn English; 2) the use of flipped classroom in learning English makes students independent and active in learning English; 3) flipped classroom engaged students in learning English in different contexts of discourse; 4) flipped classroom mode motivated students in learning English. The findings of this study are expected to be useful for other researchers interested in EFL learning innovations or teachers who are looking for teaching English for Specific Purpose (ESP).
UTILIZING MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) TO ALLEVIATE SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG EFL STUDENTS Putri, Nanda Allya; Degeng, Putu Dian Danayanti
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i1.9352

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This study employs a sequential explanatory mixed-methods case study approach to examine the effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) applications in reducing speaking anxiety among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. The research targeted 17 twelfth-grade science students, comprising ten males and seven females aged 17 to 19, using a combination of web-based surveys and semi-structured interviews for data collection. The findings underscore significant positive outcomes, highlighting the substantial role of MALL applications in enhancing students’ proficiency in English. Notably, an analysis of responses to survey item number 22 shows that 64.7% of students agree that MALL applications have been instrumental in alleviating their speaking anxiety. This study provides valuable contributions to the field of language education by presenting evidence-based practices that leverage MALL applications to lower speaking anxiety and boost EFL learners’ speaking skills, proposing innovative and effective approaches for language learning.
ENHANCING PRESENTATION ABILITIES IN STUDENTS VIA INFOGRAPHICS WITHIN THE EMANCIPATED CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK Fatmawati, Riska; Widiyati, Elok
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9123

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 Abstract: Presentation is a part of applying speaking skill. One of the media which be used in presentation activities is infographics. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using infographics on students' ability in presentation skill. This research was quantitative and used the quasi-experimental design. The data was taken from the pre-test and the post-test of presentation by applying project-based learning. It was conducted in class XI MA Roudlotul Muttaqin, Demak with a total of 50 students. There were two classes involved in this study, they were the experimental class and the control class. The experimental class received the treatment in the form of infographics, while the control class was not. In this study, the researchers collected data in three steps, they were the tryout for the non-sample class, the pre-test, and the post-test.  The average tryout in the non-sample class was 82.75. The average pre-test in the experimental class was 79.75, while the average pre-test in the control class was 78.00. The average post-test in the experimental class was 91.5, while the average post-test in the control group was 85.25. The results of the T-test data value Sig. (2 tailed) was lower than 0.05, in the pre-test and the post-test results. It can be concluded H1 was accepted and H0 was rejected, showing the use of infographic media was effective to improve students' presentation skills. 
ADVANCING ESSAY WRITING WITH DIGLIT: APPLICATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A DIGITAL LITERACY TEACHING TOOL Hidayati, Istiqlailah Nurul; Dewanti, Ratna; Rasyid, Yumna; Putra, Purnama
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i1.9298

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Writing an essay is still a challenge for students even for those at the university level. There are many difficulties they find when they try to write it. First, especially in non-English speaking countries, students lack vocabulary, they do not have ideas to write, they are still confused about the mechanics, and they find it difficult to organize the writing. Since the problems are complex, giving only the theories of writing to the students is not adequate. Teachers have to ‘arm’ the students with tools. There are many tools available today on the internet, yet not many students are able to use them correctly. They need guidance to use them in the correct way. This research aims at developing a digital teaching tool to assist students in writing an essay. The research is done by doing need analysis, designing the digital tool, and finally testing the designed teaching tool. The digital teaching tool is named as Diglit which stands for Digital Literacy. It is named so since the tool guides the students to use their literacy skills for constructing a better essay. The research employed ASSURE design to develop the teaching tool. At the end of the process, the tool is tested for its effectiveness using quasi experimental research and it is found out that there is an effect of the use of Diglit on the students’ writing skill. Hence, the result shows that the digital tool created from the research is able to help the students construct an essay.
PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND ASSESSMENT LITERACY NEEDS OF EFL TEACHERS: ENHANCING READING LITERACY INSTRUCTION UNDER AKM POLICY Fakhira, Jihan; Zulaiha, Siti
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i2.9551

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Since the discontinuation of national examinations (UN) in 2020, the Indonesian Government introduced the Minimum Competency Assessment (Asesmen Kompetensi Minimum-AKM) to assess students' fundamental abilities. Consequently, teachers are pivotal in integrating AKM-based reading literacy questions to enhance students' reading skills. This study aims to explore teachers' perceptions, practices, and assessment literacy needs concerning teaching and assessing students' reading literacy based on AKM. Ten EFL junior high school teachers participated in interviews. Findings revealed varying perceptions among teachers regarding AKM. While some supported the policy for its positive impact on students and learning, others doubted its effectiveness for certain reasons. In terms of teaching and assessment practices, most teachers partially integrate the three components of AKM reading literacy into their classrooms. They also utilize various stimuli and question types similar to those in AKM, yet complex multiple-choice assessments are underutilized. Lastly, teachers expressed diverse literacy assessment needs, including strategies for teaching reading, designing critical reading questions, creating stimulus materials, gaining AKM knowledge, enhancing student interest in reading, and identifying intended learning outcomes to improve their teaching and evaluation of students' literacy.