IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, material development, and reviews.
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Exploring Gen Z's Perspectives on English Learning in the Digital Era
Lubis, Rahma Fitri Yani;
Siregar, Deasy Yunita
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6303
This study explores how Gen Z perceives the role of Instagram in supporting their English learning in the digital era. As digital natives, Gen Z prefers interactive, visually engaging, and flexible learning experiences, making Instagram an appealing educational platform. This research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews and observations with 15 university students in North Sumatra who actively use Instagram for learning English. The findings reveal that Instagram facilitates enjoyable learning through its visual and interactive features, allowing students to improve their grammar, pronunciation, and writing skills. Additionally, Instagram fosters collaborative learning and engagement through interactive tools such as comments, Reels, and live sessions. However, challenges such as multitasking and cursory content engagement can hinder the development of profound language skills. Instagram's potential as an extra learning resource is highlighted in this study, along with the necessity of its methodical incorporation into teaching methods. The results promote more research on social media optimization for language learning and advance our understanding of digital-based learning.
The Implementation of Task Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Through Drama in Teaching Speaking
Hidayatin Fadhilah;
Linta Wafdan Hidayah;
Dinar Vincy Yunitaka Bahrudin
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6304
English teacher should use appropriate teaching method to improve students’ speaking skill. Task based language teaching (TBLT) is the selected method of teaching speaking because TBLT focuses on language use in real contexts through the completion of relevant and meaningful task. In the use of task-based language teaching, the researcher uses drama. Drama is an appropriate choice in the implementation of TBLT because students are given the task practice of speaking and drama is suitable because in drama is dominant to be able to practice speaking from drama scripts. The researcher uses a case study. The researcher chooses at ninth grade of SMP Maarif 12 Pamekasan as the research subject because the students’ speaking skill is still low. The number of ninth grade students of SMP Maarif 12 Pamekasan consist of eight students. The results are the implementation of TBLT through drama is the pre task stage, the teacher introduced the topic and task of drama. During task stage, students work on the speaking drama performance in small groups, with the teacher monitoring the students. Then, the students perform their speaking drama in front of the class. The post task stage is the reflective stage, which the teacher guides the students to review and analyse the language that students have used in the task of drama. In the implementation of task based language teaching through drama, teacher and students face challenges. The teachers’ challenges are the activity needs a lot of time and differences in each student's speaking ability. On the other hand, the students’ challenges are cooperation in the group and insufficient practice time.
Students’ Perception of Vocabulary Mastery by Using Baamboozle Game
Tanjung, Rahmi Rahmita;
Daulay, Sholihatul Hamidah
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6305
This study explores vocational high school students’ perceptions of using Baamboozle for vocabulary learning. While gamification is effective, research on students' perspectives remains limited. Using a qualitative case study, 20 students completed a questionnaire, and five participated in interviews. Thematic analysis identified key trends. Findings show Baamboozle enhances engagement, motivation, comprehension, and retention, making learning enjoyable. However, some students noted unequal participation in group activities. These results align with Constructivist Learning Theory, emphasizing interactive learning. This study contributes to game-based learning research by providing insights into Baamboozle’s impact. Future studies should explore long-term effects and compare it with other digital tools. Educators should integrate Baamboozle with structured strategies for optimal results.
Analysis of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Reading Comprehension Question Final Test for Junior High School: Teachers' Voices
Zahro, Fatimatuz;
Dzulfikri;
Mistar, Junaidi;
Elfianto, Sonny
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6311
The purpose of this study is to investigate the strategies and approaches used to create HOTS questions in reading comprehension texts to improve students' HOTS skills. This study used a qualitative approach, relying on questionnaire data that results from teachers who created HOTS questions to explain and describe data. The subjects of this study were English teachers as participants. Researchers discovered numerous things using questionnaire data obtained via Google Forms. The research design is a case study, which describes teachers' perspectives on HOTS questions and the obstacles faced by teachers in creating HOTS questions. The research instrument was a questionnaire that was sent by Google Forms. In collecting data, the researcher sent the Google form link to the teacher and the researcher reviewed the answers from the teacher, and the data in this study were the teacher's answers to the questions about HOTS, which were attached to the Google form. The study's findings include three significant points 1. Teacher's challenges with drafting HOTS questions. 2. Teacher's strategies for using HOTS questions in reading comprehension question final test. 3. Teachers' technique or process for creating HOTS questions to increase students' HOTS skills. 4. How students respond to the teacher's queries. 5. The outcomes obtained by students using the HOTS method.
Implementation of Learning Methods Role-Playing in Drama Materials to Improve Speaking Skills of Grade VIII Junior High School Students
Ruslan, Hasnur;
killa, Syakilla;
Nirmayanti, Nirmayanti;
Yotolembah, Ade Nurul Izatti G
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6314
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the role-playing learning method in drama material improved the speaking skills of class VIII students of MTs Al Khairaat Sindue. This study used a pre-experiment research design consisting of one class (one group), namely the experimental class. The sample of this study was the VIII grade students of MTs Al Khairaat Sindue; with a total of 12 students. Data collection was carried out by giving a tragedy drama script test consisting of pre-test and post-test conducted at the first and last meeting. The pre-test result of class VIII MTs Al Khairaat Sindue was 46.38 while the post-test result was 70.27. By applying a significant level of 0.05, the researcher found that the t-count value (8.62) was higher than the t-table (0.16). In conclusion, the implementation of the role-playing learning method in drama material is effective to improve the speaking skills of class VIII students of MTs Al Khairaat Sindue. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the role-playing learning method can be applied by teachers in the teaching and learning process as one of the effective learning methods to improve students' speaking skills, especially for grade VIII students of junior high school and senior high school.
The Correlation Between Elsa Speak and Student Listening Achievement at Senior High School
Firmansyah, Ardi;
Setiyawan, Arisandi;
Yuliawati, Fitrah
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6319
This study aims to examine the relationship between the use of the Elsa Speak application and the listening achievement of class XI IPA students at MA Al-Djufri, involving 26 students. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire and test, which showed that students obtained an average score of 89.62 after using the application. The results of the study showed a significant positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.670, which indicates that regular use of the Elsa Speak application can improve listening achievement. This shows that the application plays an important role in improving students' listening achievement, which confirms a strong relationship between the use of the application and students' listening achievement.
Exploring the Challenges and Strategies in Learning English as a Foreign Language: A Qualitative Study at IAINU Bangil
Munawaroh, Siti;
Uswatun Hasanah, Nadiyatul
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6322
Learning English as a foreign language presents unique challenges for students, particularly in educational settings where resources and exposure to the language are limited. This qualitative study explores the difficulties faced by students at IAINU Bangil, a higher education institution in Indonesia, in acquiring English proficiency, as well as the strategies employed to overcome these barriers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and focus group discussions with students and instructors. The findings reveal three primary challenges: (1) limited speaking proficiency due to insufficient practice opportunities, (2) reluctance to engage in English communication despite adequate vocabulary knowledge, and (3) inadequate institutional support, including the absence of language laboratories and standardized libraries. Conversely, effective strategies identified include creating supportive learning environments, encouraging consistent vocabulary acquisition, and integrating English into daily routines. The study highlights the critical role of institutional support and innovative teaching approaches in fostering English language acquisition. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of foreign language learning dynamics and offer practical recommendations for educators and policymakers in similar contexts.
Cultural Terms Negotiation in Indonesian Subtitles of Arabic Netflix Series “Baitu Tahir” and Its Implication for Equivalence at Word Level
Adawiyah, Alfina Robi'ah;
Ma'nawi, Arief
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6331
This study aims to analyze how cultural identity negotiation occurs in the Indonesian subtitles of the Arabic Netflix series Baitu Tahir and how this process affects word-level equivalence. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach with subtitling analysis techniques based on Gottlieb’s (1992) translation strategy theory and Baker’s (2018) equivalence theory. Data were collected from three out of six episodes of Baitu Tahir, covering the beginning, middle, and end of the series. The analysis process involved identifying categories of cultural terms (Newmark, 1988) as well as the translation strategies used. Cultural identity negotiation in subtitles impacts word-level equivalence, where some terms are retained, adjusted, or even omitted for readability and audience comprehension. The findings of this study provide insights into how translators navigate the challenges of transferring cultural elements from Arabic to Indonesian in an audiovisual context. This study asserts that subtitle translation is not merely a linguistic process but also a complex form of cultural negotiation. Future research is recommended to expand the scope of data by analyzing more Arabic series from various streaming platforms and exploring how audiences perceive and accept cultural negotiation in subtitles.
An Analysis of Flouting Grice Maxims in Ellen DeGeneres Talk Show: A Pragmatic Study
Hadzik, Muhamad Irfan;
Rozi, Fahrur;
Pratama, Hendi
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6333
This study discussed the importance of having good communication skills. The assessment standard refers to Grice's cooperative maxims as the basis for communication in order to achieve the purpose of communication itself. The speaker and the interlocutor must obey the maxims, if not obeyed then what is called a maxim violation occurs. The object of this study is to identify Grice’s cooperative maxims flouting in Ellen Talk Show and also analyze how maxims flouting trigger humor in Ellen Talk Show. This study used content analysis which was categorized into descriptive qualitative method. The data were taken by communication between Elias Phoenix and Ellen. The observation of study was taken on YouTube as data collection then identified by using Grice’s technique which analyzing maxims flouting into four items such as flouting of quantity, quality, relation and manner maxims. The results of study revealed that there were those all of maxims flouting in communication between Elias Phoenix and Ellen in Ellen Talk Show. The data in total were 47 utterances which were involved quantity maxim was 14 utterances (30%), quality maxim was 9 utterances (19%), relation maxim was 4 utterances (9%) and manner was 20 utterances (42%). The most of maxim flouting was manner maxim, 20 utterances (42%). Therefore, the data was analyzed that referring to how flouting of maxims trigger humor in Ellen Talk Show. Keywords: Flouting Grice Maxims, Cooperative principle, Humor, Elias Phoenix, Ellen Talk Show.
Innovative Grammar Teaching: The Integration of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and ESLVideo.com in Vocational School Context
Azizah, Annisa Nur;
Jamilah
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i1.6342
Mastering grammar is often perceived as a difficult task for students, especially when they are passive during lectures that do little to ignite their interest. This research aimed to improve students’ grammar mastery of automotive engineering at SMKN 2 Depok Yogyakarta by combining Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with the ESLVideo.com. Concerning innovative approaches incorporating technology in teaching vocational school, the research was designed as Classroom Action Research (CAR) and was conducted in two cycles. 36 students from the 11th grade were purposively selected because they experience problems with grammar, a lack of motivation, and exposure to technology. These data were collected using pre-tests, post-tests, observation check-list, field notes, and interviews that employed qualitative and quantitative techniques. Paired-sample t-tests analyzed the quantitative data while qualitative data observations and interview provided the context in which the participants were engaged and challenges faced. The use of expert validation, triangulation, and statistical analysis served to enhance the validity and reliability of the research. The results revealed that there was an increase in grammar mastery among students, and average test scores changed from 71.3 in the pre-test to 83.2 in the post-test. Frame grammar within the context of real-life situations pertaining to their discipline in the vocational context increased levels of their understanding and reasoning. Initially, there were some challenges such as inconveniences emerging from lack of exposure to the PBL model and not being able to understand the videos due to limited vocabulary, but continuous reforms and assistance made it work. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of combining PBL and ESLVideo.com filling the void between language education and practice and prepares learners with the needed skills in the contemporary workforce.