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Journal of English Language Studies
ISSN : 25277022     EISSN : 25415131     DOI : -
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Journal of English Language Studies is a registered journal with p-ISSN 2527-7022 and e-ISSN: 2541-5131. This journal is formally published twice annually – every March and September. It covers articles in the fields of English education (EFL/ESL), linguistics, and literature.
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Research to Produce New Knowledge: The Case in Applied Linguistics RAIs Published in Reputable Journals Warsidi Warsidi; Firman Firman; Muhammad Affan Ramadhana
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Available Online in March 2026
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62870/jels.v11i1.36272

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Reviewing earlier literature has suggested that research must produce new knowledge. However, while many linguist scholars have rhetorically analyzed the structures of research article introductions (RAIs), strategic ways and steps to produce new knowledge in RAIs have not been explicitly addressed and explored in the literature. Understanding this need calls this study by addressing three important purposes: providing comprehension of strategic ways, rhetorical steps to produce new knowledge and types of new knowledge in RAs. To execute these purposes, this study used 30 English-applied linguistic RAIs published in reputable journals. The analysis employed a genre analysis approach and used a qualitative method for reporting data analysis results. The results revealed that the authors employed three strategic ways and three rhetorical steps to produce new knowledge. Besides, they produced two types of knowledge: research-world knowledge, and real-world knowledge. These findings suggested that producing new knowledge in research articles requires strategic ways and rhetorical steps, and authors need to emphasize their research contribution to expand knowledge based on earlier research. These findings suggest that English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers may take these findings into their academic teaching classes for impactful research.
Integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) into a Website for EFL Speaking Practice: Needs, Design, and Evaluation Iwan Fauzi; Dina Mardiana; Orbit Thomas
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Available Online in March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62870/jels.v11i1.37554

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This research examines a speech recognition product system, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), developed through a research and development (R&D) process based on the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model. The prototype resulting from this research was an ASR tool aimed at EFL students practicing English speaking at the intermediate level. Prior to product development, researchers conducted a need analysis to determine whether the prototype would evolve into a necessary learning support tool for spoken English practice. Then, the product's feasibility was tested by reviewing two independent experts from different domains: an ICT (information and communication technology) expert and a TELL (technology-enhanced language learning) expert. To evaluate the ASR system with users, 22 EFL students were purposively recruited for the test. Results indicate that the ASR system serves as a practical application of an educational tool, providing accessibility, usability, and interactive feedback, which encourage users' engagement and language learning. However, a limitation of this study is that speech recognition accuracy, especially for non-native English speakers, remained inconsistent.
Mapping the Linguistic Landscape of Medan, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Case of Shop Signs Dewi Nurmala; Ayu Melati Ningsih; Devendran A/L Ramachandran
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 11, No 1 (2026): Available Online in March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62870/jels.v11i1.37021

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This study investigated the linguistic landscape of shop signs in Medan and Kuala Lumpur. The objectives focus on three points, namely, the language choice, multilingual writing, and visual aspects of shop signs. The study employed mixed-method design with data of shop signs pictures in Medan and Kuala Lumpur. Data collected using photographic documentation of shop signs. The shop signs were analysed by combining linguistic landscape analysis with language choice, multilingual writing and visual semiotic analysis. The findings identified three points. First, different language choices in Medan and Kuala Lumpur. Most language choices in Medan are monolingual and in Kuala Lumpur are bilingual and multilingual. Second, complementary multilingual writing is predominantly found in Medan while dominantly found in Kuala Lumpur. Third, most the text position as main information on shop signs in Medan are in the middle of the signs or under the signboard while in Kuala Lumpur, the text position as main information on shop signs is in the top right on signboard. The use of fonts and colours of both countries are still the same. The conclusion of the study is that linguistic diversity reflects the multicultural populations in both cities and the importance of using languages to appeal to a wide customer base.