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ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : 22526706     EISSN : 27214532     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other
The aim of this journal is to promote a principled approach to research on language and language-related concerns by encouraging inquiries into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: first, second, and foreign language teaching and learning; language in education; language planning, language testing; curriculum design and development; multilingualism and multilingual education; discourse analysis; translation; clinical linguistics; literature and teaching; and. forensic linguistics.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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ENGLISH DIGITAL TALKING BOOKS AS MEDIA TO TEACH NARRATIVE WRITING
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 2 (2016)
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v5i2.11230

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There are many studies have been conducted to investigate the use of talking book, but not with the digital talking book. In other words, the use of digital talking book has not been widely prevalent among the EFL learners. This study investigated whether there is any significant differences on the students’ writing achievement between those who are taught by using English digital talking books and those who are taught by using simple brochure as media. The population of the study was the twelfth grade students of SMA N 1 Comal, Pemalang, in the academic year of 2014/2015). There were 80 students, divided into two groups of 40, participated in this quasi experimental study as experimental and control group. The result of t-test showed that the difference between the students who were taught using English digital talking books and those who were taught using simple brochures can’t be seen significantly. It also showed that in this study, English digital talking books were more effective than simple brochures to improve students’ ability in writing a narrative text.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING COMPUTER GAME “FAST HANDS” TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (A Quasi Experimental Research at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 1 Muntilan in the Academic Year of 2014/2015)
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 2 (2016)
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v5i2.11231

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This study was a quasi-experimental research aimed at finding out whether computer game “Fast Hands” effectively improve students’ vocabulary or not. The population of this study were 192 students from the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 1 Muntilan in the academic year 2014/2015. Of this population, two classes were chosen as the experimental group (VIII-B) and the control group (VIII-F) consisting of 24 students for each group. Thus, there were 48 students as the samples. Based on the result of the analysis, it is shown that the students’ progress in mastering vocabulary for both groups is good after they were given the treatment. It is shown from the different means result in the experimental group, that is from 66.46 in the pre-test to 84.79 in the posttest. Thus, it has 18.33 in difference. In the control group the difference between the two means is 13.54. 65.83 in the pre-test and 79.37 in the posttest. To check whether the treatment significantly influenced students’ vocabulary, the t-test formula was used. Based on the result of the computation, the t-value is 2.237. This result was consulted with the critical value on the t-table with 5% alpha level of significance and 40 degrees of freedom by using interpolation. Based on the result of interpolation, the critical value is 2.015. Since t-value is higher than t-table (2.237 > 2.015) it can be concluded that computer game “Fast Hands” effectively improve students’ vocabulary compared to the Word Lists Strategy. Thus, it is suggested that the teachers may use computer game “Fast Hands” in their teaching practice especially in improving students’ vocabulary.
SYNTACTIC SHIFTS IN ENGLISH-INDONESIAN TRANSLATION (A Case Study of the Fifth Semester Students of the English Department of State University of Semarang)
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 2 (2016)
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v5i2.11232

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This final project is about syntactic shift used in English-Indonesian translation by the fifth semester students of the English Department of State University of Semarang in the academic year of 2013/2014. The objectives of the study are to describe what types of syntactic shifts are commonly used and less used by the fifth semester students, and to explain how the fifth semester students do syntactic shift in English-Indonesian translation. The study uses descriptive qualitative approach and it belongs to a case study. The subject of the study is the fifth semester students of the English Department of State University of Semarang in the academic year of 2013/2014. The source of data is the students’ translation tests which have been done in the fifth semester entitled Advantages of Translation. It was a task given by Dr. Rudi Hartono, S.S. M.Pd. as the lecturer in English-Indonesian Translation class in fifth semester. From five sub-categories of syntactic shift, there are three sub-categories of them which were used by the fifth semester students. Translation by using word-into-phrase shift reaches a total of 86.4%. About 10.2% is the translation by using phrase-into-clause shift. The other 3.4% is the translation by using clause-into-sentence shift. Both phrase-into-sentence and sentence-into-paragraph shifts are not found in the students’ assignments of English-Indonesian translation.
PRESIDENT JOKO WIDODO’S INTERPERSONAL STRATEGIES IN HIS SPEECH IN THE 2014 APEC CEO SUMMIT
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 2 (2016)
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v5i2.11233

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This study aims at describing the way President Widodo used his interpersonal strategies in his speech in the 2014 APEC CEO SUMMIT. In this study, the discussion was limited by finding out the interpersonal meaning of the speech which can be used to dig up speaker’s hidden meanings through what he is saying in the speech. This is a descriptive qualitative study. The concept of discourse analysis from the perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistic (SFL) is employed as a tool to reveal the hidden motivations behind a text. The analysis reveals that in terms of context of situation, President Widodo delivered persuasive speech. Meanwhile, grammar analysis shows that President Widodo was delivering speech in the name of Indonesia and in the name of Indonesian people who need a lot of economic capital in order to achieve the economic goals of Indonesia. In delivering his speech, President Widodo also strongly believed that he would be able to reach his goals. The appraisal analysis shows that Appreciation is the most frequent appraisal devices used in the speech. In that sense, President Widodo’s stance or attitude towards the goals he wants to achieve is strongly positive. It can be concluded that by the elaborate use of interpersonal strategies, President Widodo successfully projects his ideas and messages to the audience and also build a persuasive speech.
Video and audio platforms for improving listening skills in Spanish´s students of EFL: A preliminary and descriptive study
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.50910

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Learning English as a foreign language can be challenging because it requires the development of tools which allows an effective communication process. In this sense, the phonetic differences between Spanish and English are one of the reasons why it is difficult to develop listening skills for Spanish native speakers. Thus, in this research, a didactic strategy based on common audio and video platforms was designed in order to improve this ability in a sample of students. The sample was selected at convenience and consisted of fifteen students from an English intermediate course. The strategy was divided into three parts: a diagnostic test to demonstrate the level of listening; learning activities; and an exit test. A descriptive study was conducted. The obtained results showed students’ progressive improvement in pragmatics, understanding, and intonation. In addition, the results indicated that the use of alternative methods, mediated by new technologies, seems to be equal or more effective than traditional teaching and a better learning of English is perceived by using remote strategies than in face-to-face ones.
Literature as one of the fascinating lessons for junior high school students
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.52932

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Literature is written work, especially those considered superior or lasting artistic merit. Literature is one of the important things in the world and life. An assist contention against teaching literature was that modern innovation and social hones within the tall in West had rendered—or were on the point of rendering—reading and composing pitifully obsolete. This research aims to explore the students' understanding of English literature according to the expert and one their knowledge and the necessary type of literature as well. Further, by implementing a descriptive qualitative method design which was aimed to give an original view of variable, indication, or condition. The college student also defined that literature as a guide. And some junior high school student said that literature is an artwork in the form of written phrases that contains the spirit, sighing, etc. They honestly claimed that learning English literature made them increase their knowledge about English literature which was amazing. To solve the challenges, the college students recalled their moments and experience when learning literature at junior high school and argued about English literature that was so boring and wasted time. Further research can be done to explore the perception of English literature in junior high school from junior high school students and the college student's point of view.
Written correspondence: Challenges and adjustments of BACOM students in online learning
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.53995

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The sudden shift from traditional to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic has made written communication the primary method for students and instructors to send and receive information. However, most students still experience challenges when communicating with their instructors in written form, especially first-year university students. Henceforth, this study aimed to understand the written communication challenges of freshman Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACOM) students of S.Y. 2020-2021. Specifically, the study intended to determine the challenges encountered by the participants in written correspondence with their instructors in terms of online learning, the consequences of the challenges identified, and the ways to improve written communication between the participants and their instructors. This qualitative study used Hermeneutic Phenomenology in one state university in Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. Data was gathered through an online focus group interview which was analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Findings of the study show that the major challenges endured by the students are uncertainty, sensitivity, comprehension deficit, poor internet connection, and grammar inaccuracies. As a result of these difficulties, the outcomes identified by the students are delayed inquiries, poor performance, low self-esteem, and a communication gap. Based on the students' suggestions, effective written communication can be improved between instructors and students by employing empathy, online etiquette, systematized platform, initiative, feedback, cooperation, clarity of instructions, clarity of concerns, and open communication. Chiefly, this study demonstrates that both students and instructors should be aware of their respective roles and duties to establish healthy, productive, and effective learning and communication now that the learning system has shifted online.
The implementation of bichronous online learning: EFL students’ perceptions and challenges
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.54273

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made online learning as a common instructional delivery today. Since various methods, approaches, and technologies are involved, it is important to understand students’ perceptions for taking further decision in teaching. The current research aimed to investigate Indonesian students’ perceptions of the implementation of bichronous online learning along with the challenges in the level of higher education. Bichronous online learning refers to the blending between asynchronous and synchronous online learning. In this study, asynchronous learning was carried out through Edmodo while the synchronous mode was implemented via Zoom. The participants were 57 first-year university students who experienced full bichronous online learning in the English for Specific Purposes class. This research applied explanatory sequential mixed-methods as suggested by Creswell (2014). The quantitative data were obtained by Likert-scale questionnaires while the qualitative data were acquired through interviews and observations. The results indicated that students had positive perceptions of bichronous online learning in terms of motivations, academic achievement, and communication and interactions. Bichronous online learning promoted students’ engagement, active interaction, and feedback exchange which highly contributed to their learning outcome. However, technical issues such as poor internet connection and limited data plan were the biggest challenges faced by the students. It is expected that educators can adjust which online learning tools are convenient to use and cater to students’ needs.
Understanding technical term translation using language translator as Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.55448

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Language barriers often prevent a person from understanding information. For that, internet users need to know the best mobile application to translate or translate foreign languages. Numerous mobile apps can be used for English language learning. The apps grow as technology improves then apps were created specifically for the purpose to teach any subject. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is a prominent practice nowadays. The MALL for translation usage is gradually established for EFL students because of the development of ICT. However, the research that discussed this issue is still far on the ground. This research is conducted to fill this void. There are four concerns to consider namely 1) MALL in improving students’ translation skills, 2) Students’ way of translating technical terms 3) The most translation strategy applied by the students to translate the technical terms (4) Challenges faced by students when translating the technical terms from English into Indonesian by using MALL. This research was carried out with a qualitative method. The data were taken from both an online survey and a semi-structured interview. The findings revealed that the students were helpful to use Language Translator (LT) for translating technical terms, especially in determining word choice. They selected three strategies for translating technical terms, i.e. translation by definition, literal translation, and borrowing. The strategy that the students used was a translation by definition. The challenge that they faced when using MALL was primarily regarding guidance availability. Nonetheless, most of them agreed that the LT was very supportive.
EFL students' perspectives on the use of Wordwall.net as vocabulary learning media
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 11 No 2 (2022): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : English Dapartment, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v11i2.57120

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Using ICT tools to teach vocabulary is a commonly researched topic in language teaching. Many popular web tools, such as Kahoot and Quizizz, are used as experimental tools with learners to investigate how effectively they enhance learners' vocabulary. This study analyzed the students' perceptions of Wordwall.net, a less known and researched game-based web tool, in their vocabulary learning. This study was conducted since there is still limited research conducted in Indonesia that analyses the students' perception of using Wordwall.net in English vocabulary learning. This research design was survey research with a sample of 29 8th-grade students at one of the Junior High Schools in Bengkulu Tengah. The data were collected using a close-ended questionnaire. It was analyzed quantitatively by implementing the Likert scale. The result of this research found that most students' perception of the use of Wodwall.net in their vocabulary learning was positive. Their feeling about Wordwall.net was great. They enjoyed the teamwork and competition; they perceived Wordwall.net as an exciting, interesting, motivating & fun web tool to learn vocabulary. From the students' perceived effects of using Wordwall.net, Wordwall.net was a kind of awaited learning media for the students. In addition, Wordwall.net also influenced the students' engagement with the web tool and the classroom. It indicated that the students paid more attention to the learning process. The researchers strongly recommended that teachers start using Wordwall.net to learn vocabulary based on the results.

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