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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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IMPLEMENTING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION IN INDONESIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FROM LANGUAGE TEACHERS Tundreng, Syarifuddin; Yawan, Hendri; Marhamah, Marhamah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10741

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The implementation of differentiated instruction (DI) is significant, as Indonesia's new curriculum emphasizes its role in enhancing student learning outcomes and accommodating diverse learning needs. This study employs a qualitative case study approach to explore the teachers’ understanding, benefits and challenges in implementing Di within language classroom. The research involved five teachers from three public secondary schools in Indonesia, all with a minimum of five years of teaching experience. Data collection encompassed multiple ways, including semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, following a thematic analysis framework. Findings revealed that while teachers recognized the benefits of DI in fostering student engagement and catering to diverse learning needs, they faced challenges such as time constraints for preparation, varying levels of student responsiveness, and difficulties in obtaining parental support, which hindered the overall effectiveness of instruction. This research contributes to the discourse on DI in education by highlighting practical insights for enhancing teaching practices and addressing the complexities involved in meeting diverse student needs.
EFL STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF AI SPEECH RECOGNITION IN PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE: THE CASE OF GOOGLE READ ALONG Sari, Fitriana Kartika; Kurniawan, Prasetyo Yuli
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10751

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The study aimed to exploring students’ perception of implementing AI Speech Recognition to facilitate students’ pronunciation in EFL Students context. Quantitative and qualitative data were gained by applying a questionnaire and interviews. The study conducted at Non-English and English Study Program from four different Universities: Universitas Muhadi Setiabudi, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Universitas Pekalongan, and Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. Respondents in this study were 45 students from the English study program who joining the Pronunciation course and 75 non-English students who joining the English course. The result showed that students have positive perceptions of the use AI Speech Recognition in Google Read Along Application to facilitate English pronunciation learning. At the same time, students also stated that application's functionality may need to be supplemented with other learning tools for more comprehensive pronunciation training and the Google Read application would be more optimal if there was collaboration with the lecturer. In conclusion, the Google Read Along application is an effective tool for enhancing students' pronunciation skills and providing valuable feedback.
VARK LEARNING STYLES AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE IN EFL CONTEXTS: INSIGHTS FROM TERTIARY-LEVEL STUDENTS Saputra, Bima Eza; Dewi, Dian Novita
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i3.10783

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The integration of social media into EFL learning has become increasingly popular, fostering greater student engagement, collaboration, resource innovation, and personalized learning experiences. This study examines the usage patterns of social media and their alignment with VARK (Visual, Auditory, Read/write, Kinesthetic) learning style among tertiary-level EFL students in the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Brawijaya. Utilizing a quantitative survey design, data were gathered from 100 undergraduate students of the 2023 cohort, all of whom had used social media for EFL learning for over a year. Analysis through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel revealed that audio-based platforms, such as those featuring English songs and podcasts, are particularly favored by auditory, kinesthetic, and auditory-kinesthetic learners. YouTube emerged as the most preferred platform, with the highest mean score (3.64), selected by 31% of respondents. However, the findings indicate that students' social media preferences for EFL learning do not always align with their individual learning styles, suggesting a disconnect between preferred platforms and learning modalities. The study underscores the importance of selecting appropriate social media platforms tailored to diverse learning preferences in EFL education. These findings can guide educators in designing more effective EFL teaching strategies, leveraging the potential of social media to meet varying learner needs.
GLOBAL TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECT OF DEVELOPMENTAL READING: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS Khotimah, Husnul; Ismail, Hijril; Rahmaniah, Rima; Humaira, Humaira; Asbah, Asbah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10828

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The purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive analysis of the literature on developmental reading. The Google Scopus database and Publish or Perish tools were utilized to identify relevant articles. A total of 111 articles, spanning from 2019 to 2024, were reviewed. The references were organized and summarized using Mendeley software. Using the VOSviewer program, the authors analyzed this database and categorized the articles into five groups. Cluster 1 consists of seven items (developmental study, developmental trajectory, difference, fluency, relationship), Cluster 2 includes five items (developmental perspective, developmental trajectory, difference, fluency, relationship), Cluster 3 comprises four items (Chinese child, dyslexia, training, word), Cluster 4 contains three items (adult, developmental disability, intellectual), and Cluster 5 encompasses three items (developmental relation, evidence, reading comprehension).
COGNITIVE AND COMMUNICATIVE PRINCIPLES IN BANGKA MALAY TABOO LANGUAGES Darmawan, I Nyoman Pasek; Rozani, Muhammad; Afifulloh, M
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10835

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Taboo language within the Malay Bangka community acts as a social boundary that regulates behaviors, preventing discomfort or negative outcomes. This study explores the underlying codes and principles behind the use of taboo language in this community, using Sperber and Wilson's Relevance Theory (1995) to discuss Cognitive and Communicative Principles. The primary data comes from the Bangka Malay community across Bangka and South Bangka Regencies, while secondary sources include various literary works. Data were gathered through listening (simak), interviews (cakap), and document analysis, and were examined using six steps of qualitative analysis. Triangulation was applied to ensure validity, with discussions involving traditional Malay culture experts (Lembaga Adat Melayu). The results of the study suggest that, based on the Cognitive and Communicative Principles, speakers use ostensive stimuli (i.e. particular signals or cues that are deliberately used to indicate that someone is trying to convey information), such as coded phrases like "nanti bengkak kemaluan" (your genital may swell), to guide listeners toward the intended message, ensuring optimal relevance. Additionally, urban myths, often attributed to supernatural forces like ghosts, are employed to reinforce the consequences of disobedience. From the lens of Relevance Theory, these phrases are effective, as they require minimal cognitive effort for listeners to understand and process the speaker’s message.
POSITIVE POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN DETRACK SYSTEMS AND ITS CLIENTELE Aini, Hilya; Simatupang, Ervina CM
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i3.10837

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Positive politeness is crucial in business communication as it fosters respectful rapport, enhances trust through assurances, and mitigates conflicts, thereby promoting effective interactions and fostering successful relationships. This study investigates the specific politeness strategies employed in business correspondence between Detrack Systems and its clientele and their roles in facilitating effective communication. The method used is qualitative analysis. Results reveal that several types of positive politeness strategies were used; specifically, strategy 1 was employed in ten cases, strategy 2 in five cases, strategy 3 in one case, strategy 5 in three cases, strategy 6 in six cases, strategy 9 in two cases, strategy 10 in five cases, strategy 11 in three cases, strategy 13 in three cases, strategy 14 in four cases, and strategy 15 in seven cases. In total, these strategies were observed 49 times across the analyzed emails. Through this analysis, it's clear that Detrack Systems and its clients consistently use these strategies. The roles of these positive politeness strategies in effective communication are to foster trust, facilitate collaboration, enhance customer satisfaction, promote transparency, assert reciprocity and help maintain positive relationships.
A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF JERIENG TRIBE'S SEDEKAH GUNUNG TRADITION Fernanda, Andri; Ansyari, Irvan; Farhaby, Arthur Muhammad
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10841

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Myth is a story whose origin and author are unknown. The purpose of a Myth is to explain natural processes, the creation of the world, human races, traditional customs, political institutions, or religious rituals. In Pelangas Village, West Bangka, there is a tribe known as the Jerieng Tribe. This tribe has a tradition that is still practiced by its people, which the Sedekah Gunung tradition. This tradition is carried out every year to coincide with the 14th night full moon. Because the Sedekah Gunung ritual tradition is a traditional procession that cannot be separated from people's belief in myth, this research aims to analyze the representation of myth in the Sedekah Gunung ritual using semiotic theory by Charles Sanders Peirce. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of a combination of interviews, observation, documentation. The results of this research found several ritual practices in Sedekah Gunung which symbolize the Jerieng Tribe's belief in the sacredness of the Sedekah Gunung ritual, belief in the myth of the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature through the practice of giving and receiving, as well as the respect and communication of the Jerieng Tribe towards nature through Sedekah Gunung.
THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN NGERI-NGERI SEDAP MOVIE: SOCIOLINGUISTICS STUDY Simatupang, Ervina CM; Zuraida, Ida; Hendar, Hendar
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i3.10845

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This study investigates the portrayal of women in the Indonesian film “Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap” movie through a sociolinguistics study. The research aims to explore how language and dialogue in the movie reflect and reinforce societal attitudes towards women, examining the representation of female characters and their interactions within the narrative. The collected data are analyzed by applying qualitative and descriptive method. The dialogues undergo thematic analysis to identify recurring themes related to gender roles, power dynamics, and language use. This approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of how women’s speech in the film reflects or diverges from established sociolinguistic patterns. Triangulation is employed by comparing the film's portrayal of women with existing literature on gender roles in Indonesian society and media, ensuring the validity of the findings (Baxter, 2019; Sunderland, 2020). The results indicate that the portrayal of women in Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap is shaped by cultural influences and prominent themes such as 5 Gender Roles as a woman, 5 Emotional Attachment, and 10 Gender Conflict and Tension. However in the film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap by comparing woman image and man image it can be found that woman are often portrayed as inferior, weak, and marginalized, while men appear as superior, strong, and dominant. There are some symbolic resistances, but man’s power still cannot be fully seized by woman. As an obedient being, Sarma always does whatever her parents told her to do and feels she must obey completely. Never in her life does she disobey her parents. She then compared what her life to her brothers’. The result come to the fact that the brothers were able to do something freely and disobey their arents because they are men, not a woman like Sarma. The film portrays women as individuals expected to obey men’s commands. Women are also portrayed as being of lower status than men. The patriarchy in this movie is also very noticeable. This portrayal reflects and potentially reinforces societal views of patriarchy and gender hierarchy in Indonesian media
STUDENTS’ VIRTUAL DRAMA PERFORMANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE DIGITAL ERA: CREATIVITY AND ADAPTATION IN LEARNING Inderawati, Rita; Meyers, Karen Ferreira; Novarita, Novarita; Awalludin, Awalludin; Anam, Syamsul
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i3.10893

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated rapid adaptation to digital and remote learning, fundamentally altering traditional pedagogical practices. For English Education students, especially those engaged in literature courses, drama performance has long been a valuable tool for exploring and expressing literary understanding. However, the sudden shift to online learning environments presented unique challenges, pushing students to reconceptualize drama performance in a virtual setting. This study investigates how English Education students creatively adapted to these changes by producing virtual drama performances through the Zoom platform. The integration of virtual backgrounds, designed using Canva, allowed students to construct imaginative settings that supported narrative immersion, despite the physical separation. This research highlights the ways students utilized digital tools to convey dramatic elements and literary interpretation, transforming conventional stagecraft into an innovative, digital form of storytelling. Through in-depth analysis, this article explores how these virtual performances not only maintained the integrity of drama as a medium for literary education but also fostered critical technological skills that are increasingly relevant in the digital era. The findings demonstrate that virtual drama projects encouraged students to combine creativity with technical proficiency, enhancing their adaptability, digital literacy, and ability to collaborate in a remote context. This study underscores the evolving role of literature-based performance in English Language Teaching (ELT), suggesting that the integration of digital tools in creative projects may serve as a sustainable model for literature education in the post-pandemic future.
ENHANCING STUDENT WRITING HABITS WITH POE AI: A STUDY ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Nasution, Bincar; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Barus, Efendi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10979

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The advent of advanced AI technologies has opened up new avenues for enhancing the learning process of writing. The present research investigates the potential of Poe AI as an instrument for fostering improved writing habits among students at the university level. This study employs an applied research technique approach to investigate the effectiveness of Poe AI in fostering writing skills, elevating writing quality, and reinforcing writing habits. Data were gathered through observations, interviews, and text analysis from 10 students who utilized Poe AI for a two-month duration. The findings suggest that Poe AI has the potential to be an efficacious instrument for cultivating consistent writing habits and enhancing writing quality in regard to coherence, grammar, and structure.