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ETERNAL: English Teaching Journal
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ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) is published twice a year in the month of February and August ISSN 2086-5473 (Print) and ISSN 2614-1639(Online). It presents articles on English language teaching and learnings, literature and research. The contents include analysis studies, application of theories, research reports, material developments and reviews.
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TASK BASED INSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE SPEAKING SKILL OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ OF SMK TEXMACO SEMARANG Diyar Mauria
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 4, No 2 (2013): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v4i2.1960

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The purpose of this study are (1) To find out the students’ speaking skill before being taught by using task-based instruction. (2) To know the students’ speaking skill after being taught by using task-based instruction. (3) To discover the significant difference on the students’ speaking skill taught by using task-based instruction and without task-based instruction. To complete her writing , she did two kinds of research, library research and field research. She took the first years students of SMK Texmaco Semarang as her population and sample. In this case, she used random sampling. She took 36 students of two classes from total population. In this case, she conducted an observation to the student respondents, then she analyzed the data which she got during the observation. Finally, she presents the result of her analysis in a conclusion. Teaching speaking by using task-based instruction is an interesting way to do by the teacher to reach better target of students’ speaking skill. Teaching speaking by using task-based instruction has many advantages, such as : it can enrich students’ speaking skill, it can make teaching learning process becomes more comfortable, it can also help the students to speak English correctly. Beside advantages for students, it also brings advantage for the teacher in teaching the speaking skill target because the students feel relaxed in accepting the lessons for using and speaking English words used for speaking lesson. It can be implemented by using task-based instruction technique as teahing instrument, for example using it as the helping tools to the students to use, speak and respond by using English correctly. Finally, the writer suggests that the English teacher should master the speaking skills and its techniques, so that he or she will not find any difficulties in teaching speaking using pictures techniques, he or she should prepare well the equipments that will be used in teaching speaking process. He or she should manage the class well so that the students will not make some noise in the class.
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS FILM AS A TEACHING MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN SPOKEN NARRATIVE TEXT: A CASE OF TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 GUBUG Amelia Jenri Fourtina
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 5, No 2 (2014): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v5i2.2145

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This final project focuses on Alvin and the Chipmunks film in spoken narrative text to improve students’ speaking skill. The objectives of this study are (1) to find out the students’ speaking ability before being taught by using Alvin and the Chipmunks film in spoken narrative text, (2) to find out the students’ speaking ability after being taught Alvin and the Chipmunks film in spoken narrative text, and (3) to find out whether or not there is significant difference of the students’ speaking ability before and after being taught using Alvin and the Chipmunks film at storytelling. In this study, the population was the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Gubug in the academic year 2013/2014. The number of the population was 324 students classified into 9 classes. Cluster sampling is used in taking the sample. 69 students are selected as sample out of 324 students that consist of 36 students from class Xi as the experiment group and 33 students XH as the control group. Experiment research was used here to get the data. The pre-test is given to the students on both of groups. After that, the difference treatments are given in experimental group. At the end of the research, the post-test is given to both of groups. In experiment group, the students retell the story of Alvin and the Chipmunks after watching the film and in control groups the students retell without watching the film in front of the class. The mean score of the experiment group 72.08 was higher than the mean score of the control group 65.455. The t-test application to the scores of two groups showed that the valuable (9,67) is higher than t-table (1.996). It can be seen that there is a significance difference speaking ability of the tenth grade students of SMA N 1 Gubug after being taught using Alvin and the Chipmunks film. To overcome these problems, the researcher offers some suggestions. For the school, the school should give good facilities and many media for teaching and learning process. For the teacher, the teacher should give variation teaching especially using media in spoken narrative text to improve students’ speaking skill. For the students, the students have to do more active, confident, and practice to practice speaking English
THE IDEOLOGY OF GENDER DIFFERENCES IN INDONESIAN CULTURE Betsyeba Desi Wulandari; Indah Arvianti
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 7, No 2 (2016): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v7i2.2159

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Gender differences become big problem which are still discussed by many intellectual circles. These differences exist in many life aspects such as culture, economic area, language, and art. Indonesian culture believes that woman and man have different role. Woman has lower position than man. It is shown from many songs which contain the ideology of woman’s inferiority in the society. To establish the relation between song lyrics and ideology of gender differences, critical discourse analysis is applied to identify song writer’s ideology about woman. As the result, there are four ideologies which humiliate woman’s position. It identifies woman as second part in every life aspect which means woman has lower position than man.
The Interpersonal Meanings Used in the Drink Labels Dias Andris Susanto
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 6, No 2 (2015): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v6i2.2367

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This research aims at describing the Interpersonal Meanings used in the drink labels. The objectives of this research are to investigate clauses and their constituents realized in the English sentences used and to map out the interpersonal meanings realized in the clauses on the drink labels. The writer used qualitative descriptive analysis to find out the characteristics of English sentences used in the drink labels. The object of the study is the sentences used in the drink labels. The unit analysis is a clause used in the drink labels. The data were collected by the use of document. To analyze the data and Method of data analysis, the writer took some steps; there are identification of 19 products of the drink labels, identification of the labels, identification of the sentences used in the drink labels, and identification of interpersonal meaning. The result shows that, the 19 drink labels have 79 clauses and each clause has different constituents there are two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten constituents. The dominant constituent is nine constituents. The interpersonal meaning realized in the labels are; a) exchanging information which consists of giving information and demanding goods and services. b) Exchanging goods & services, which consist of demanding goods & services, and giving goods & services. The dominant interpersonal meaning on the drink labels is declaratives mood – giving information of exchanging information. It has 58 clauses. On this drink labels, there is no interrogative mood – demanding information of exchanging information. It is suggested that labels are good media for teaching English. By understanding the meaning of the labels, students and or readers will get the knowledge about the meaning of the clauses on the drink labels. They also will get the benefit of the drinks. The other researchers would be able to continue analyzing for the next steps using different points of view.
The Use Of K-W-L (Know-Want-Learn) Strategy to Improve Students’ Reading Skill in Descriptive Text for the Eighth Grade Students of SMPN 1 Pecangaan Jepara in Academic Year of 2017/2018 Indah Kusumaningrum; Muhammad Wahyu Widiyanto
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 9, No 1 (2018): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v9i1.2412

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The objectives of the research are: (1) to find out the students’ reading skill taught by using K-W-L strategy, (2).to find out the students’ reading skill taught without by using K-W-L strategy, (3) to find out the significant difference on the students’ reading skill taught by using K-W-L strategy and taught without by using K-W-L strategy. This type of the research was quantitative research. The research design applied by the researcher was quasi experimental. The population of this research was all of eighth grade students in SMP N 1 Pecangaan Jepara in the academic year 2017/2018. The samples of this study were class VIIIAconsists 32 students and VIIIB consists 32 students. The instrument used to collect the data was a test that contents 30 multiple choice test. All of students are given pre-test and post-test for each group. The result of this research shows that (1) the students’ reading skill taught by using K-W-L strategy in criteria as good. It shown by the mean of post-test was 86.22, (2) the students’ reading skill taught without by using K-W-L strategy in criteria as adequate. It shown by the mean of post-test was 75.91, and (3) thus, the difference between the students’ reading skill taught with and without using K-W-L strategy was significant. It can be seen in the result t-test score was 8.73 with t-table significance 5% it was 1.67.The result of the t-test was higher than t-table. So, there is a significant difference between improving students’ reading skill taught with and taught without by using K-W-L strategy. It means that the students taught by using K-W-L strategy were better than the students taught without by using K-W-L strategy. From the research above, the researcher suggests that to improve the students’ reading skill by using K-W-L strategy, the students have to read a lot of reading texts, and try to comprehend the text. For the teacher, it would be better if the teacher can apply the strategies of teaching reading, especially for reading skill as a facilitator, motivator, and administrator.
The Interpersonal Meaning of Javanese Catholic Daily Prayers Ratna, Kusumawardhani
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 1, No 1 (2010): Februari Edisi 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v1i1.164

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Abstract Prayer is created in a certain cultural and situational context. Prayer also contains interpersonal meaning. The purpose of the study is aimed at describing the realization of interpersonal meaning found in Javanese Catholic daily prayers. The study is a descriptive qualitative research as the aim of the study is to describe the interpersonal meaning of Javanese Catholic daily prayers. The study was conducted based on clause, modality, and appraisal devices . Clause analyses and its modality are used to know the relation between the speaker and the addressee. Here, the relation between Catholic people and God, Hail Mary, or Jesus Christ. While the appraisal devices are used to know the way Catholic people express the prayers. They are attitude, amplification, source, and speech level. The result is shown in 1) speech functions; speech roles, and 3) the appraisal of Javanese Catholic Daily prayers. As the texts are prayers, the speech functions found in English prayers are giving information and demanding goods and services. The speech roles of?é?á Javanese prayers are statements and demands. It is suggested that prayers are good media for teaching languages. By knowing the interpersonal meaning of the prayers, people are able to say the prayers correctly. They will express their statements and demands politely as the addressee is God. Key words: interpersonal meaning, Catholic Prayers, speech function, speech roles, appraisal system
THE LEVEL OF DIRECTNESS IN APOLOGISING IN AKEELAH AND THE BEE MOVIE DIALOGUE Faiza Hawa; Rahmawati Sukmaningrum
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 2, No 2 (2011): Volume 02 Number 02, August 2011
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v2i2.449

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This paper discusses precisely the production of the speech acts of apology.The choice for apology is due to its popularity as a study of speech act and being anillocutionary force so common to take place in daily context. This paper aims toexplicate the appropriate strategies of conveying apologies as part of Speech Acts inthe social interaction done by the speaker and addressee in movie conversation.Apologies is one of these speech acts, discussed through the analysis of conversation in?óÔé¼?¥Akeelah and the Bee?óÔé¼?© movie concerned with the level of directness. The data for theanalysis is taken from the dialogue transcripts of Akeelah and the bee movie. Remedialapology with assymetrical relationship are mostly found in the dialogue. The various wayof conveying apology between the characters prefers in polite apology.Keywords : Apology, politeness, the level of directness
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VOCABULARY TREES AS A TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Binta Nugroho Septiyantono
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 4, No 2 (2013): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v4i2.1955

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The topic of the research is the effectiveness of vocabulary trees as a teaching aid to develop the students’ vocabulary mastery. The Objective to investigate whether there is any significant difference in the vocabulary mastery between teaching vocabulary trees and using conventional method. In order to achieve the objective of this research, the writer designed an experimental research. The subject used in the research was 60 students of the fifth grade of SD Negeri Bendungan Semarang; 30 students acted as the experimental group to be taught vocabulary using vocabulary trees and the other 30 students as the control group to be taught vocabulary using conventional method. Before the experiment was conducted, a pre-test was given to both groups. A post test was given after the experiment was done. The test consisted of 25 items of multiple choice types. The test items were first tried out to check the validity, reliability, difficulty level and discriminating power. The result shows that there are significant differences in mean score between control group and experimental group. Mean score of the pre test of the experimental group is 50.53 while that of the control group is 48.33. Thus, the difference between the two means is 2.46. In the post test, the mean score of the experimental group is 81.07 and of the control group is 69.73. Thus, the difference between the two means is 11.34. The result of the t-test based on the pre-test is 0.86, while the result on the post test is 4.52 and the critical value 2.000. Based on the result above, it can be concluded that teaching vocabulary using vocabulary trees resulted in a better learning achievement. The t-value of the post test is higher than the critical value, which means that the students got better understanding when they used vocabulary trees as a technique to improve students’ vocabulary mastery than when they used conventional method. In conclusion, vocabulary is effective and applicable enough as a learning aid to be used in developing students’ vocabulary.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVE LEARNING VIDEO ENTITLED “SAYING SORRY“TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY IN LEARNING EXPRESSION OF APOLOGIZE Yogie Agustina Nugraheni
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 5, No 1 (2014): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v5i1.1971

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The main objectives of this research are: (1) To find out the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught using active learning video; (2) To find out the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught without using active learning video; (3) To know some significant differences between the speaking ability of expressing apology of the students taught using active learning video and without using active learning video. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, relevant theories were referred and discussed. There were audio visual, video, speaking, expressions of apologize, and active learning video to improve speaking ability. This study was an experimental research. The population of the research was seventh year students of SMP N 2 Kedungtuban Blora. The 52 students were taken from two classes as the sample. The sample divided into two classes, they were experimental class and control class. Every class has 26 students. Post test only experimental design was used in this research. The instrument of this research was oral test. Before gave the test, The students in control class taught without using active learning video, and then in experimental class the students were taught using active learning video as a treatment. Based on the result of the post test, the mean score of post test in control class was 65, 69 , then in experimental class was 76. According to the mean of post test each class, the mean of experimental class was higher than control class. T-test formula was used to know the differences of the test have done. The result of t-test is 7,99 and the t table of 52 students was 1, 67 from the table signification 5% (0, 05), so it can be concluded that there is a significant different of students’ speaking ability who taught using active learning video and without using active learning video. It can be conclude that active learning video is effective used in teaching speaking of apologize. On the basis of the conclusions, several suggestions can be offered. The teacher may use active learning video in teaching speaking. The students may use video to improve their speaking ability.
WRITING SKILLS ENHANCEMENT Of RECOUNT TEXT USING ITINERARY AS A MEDIA FOR THE VIII H CLASS IN SEMESTER 2 OF SMP NEGERI 2 MARGOREJO IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013 Restiyorini Rahayu
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol 7, No 2 (2016): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v7i2.2164

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Writing is one of the four language skills that must be mastered students. That writing is an activity that is active and productive and require a systematic way of thinking expressed in written language. The fact that writing is a skill that is considered the most difficult for students in SMP Negeri 2 Margorejo  in the academic year 2012/2013. The ability to write Recount  text students in eight grade students before the study is done on average lower. The purpose of this study was to determine (1) Increasing the student's ability to write text Recount through the use of instructional media. (2) Describe whether itinerary media use can improve the ability to write  recount text for  VIII H class in  semester 2 of SMP Negeri 2 Margorejo in the academic year 2012/2013. Classroom Action Research was conducted in two cycles with the allocation of time each cycle two meetings with study procedures each cycle includes: planning, action, observation and reflection. The results based on preliminary data showed that only 13.3% completeness, once held the act of learning to use media itinerary, the ability of students has increased. When viewed in terms of value, the ability of students has increased sequentially: 57.33, 67.33, and 72.6. Based on these results it can be concluded that the ability to write recount text for VIII H class of SMP Negeri  2 Margorejo  in the academic year 2012/2013 can be enhanced through the use of media itinerary.

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