Aisyah Journal of English Language Teaching (AIJELT)

THE EFFECT OF SHADOWING APPLICATION TOWARDS STUDENT SPEAKING SKILL AT THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS' OF SMAN 6 PANDEGLANG IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

2024-06-30T16:52:22+00:00

The goal of the study is to determine whether using a shadowing application significantly improves students' speaking abilities in the tenth grade students’ at SMAN 6 Pandeglang. Using a pre-test and post-test group design, the methodology is quasi-experimental, and the study methodology is quantitative. There are 350 students in the population of this study, and there are 70 students in the sample. The statistical analysis of the data was conducted using the IBM SPSS 29 software.

Based on the data analysis results, it is evident that the tenth-grade students of SMAN 6 Pandeglang benefit significantly from the shadowing approach in terms of their speaking abilities. The t-test findings show that the obtained sig value was less than or equal to 0.05 The statistics clearly shows that using the shadowing Application improves the speaking ability of SMAN 6 Pandeglang students’ in the tenth grade.

A PRAGMATIC STUDY: ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN "YOWES BEN 2" MOVIE

2024-06-30T16:52:22+00:00

This study explores speech acts as pragmatic studies in the film "Yowes Ben 2". The researcher will investigate the many forms of speech acts and classify them focusing on the illocutionary categories employed in the film. This study follows John Rogers Searle's (1975) illocutionary action theory, which is assertive (the speaker's confidence in something), directive (something the listener should do), commissive (commitment to do something), expressive (expression of an attitude or feeling), and declarative (making changes such as pointing, stating, etc.)The research design implemented in this study is qualitative. Researchers gathered information by screening the film "Yowes Ben 2" and analyzing the different forms of speaking acts. Researchers employed content analysis to analyze their data. The steps in data analysis are as follows: the researcher will identify, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions. In accordance to the data, expressive speech acts account for the greatest number of illocutionary acts (56%). Directive speech accounted for 38%, commissive speech 3%, representational speech 0%, and declarative speech 3%.

BETWEEN TEACHING STYLES AND ENGLISH SUBJECT: A GENDER-BASED ANALYSIS.

2024-06-30T16:52:22+00:00

The problem of this research is to examine the differences in teaching styles of female and male lecturers. This research discusses the differences in male and female lecturers teaching styles from the perspective of EFL students in the English Language Education Department at Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya. . This study is qualitative study because this research is phenomenological-based analysis from a case in gender teaching style of lecturers.male lecturers were characterized having a firm character by EFL students during the interviews. The female instructors ask college students if the content they are given is clear and acceptable, and they do it in a flexible and friendly style. There may be differences in the pedagogy employed by male and female instructors. Studies indicate that female instructors are often more systematic thorough, and patient. In contrast, male instructors typically tie general knowledge to their lessons in an authoritative, firm, yet enjoyable manner, making learning more engaged.

TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY TEACHING AT RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

2024-06-30T16:52:22+00:00

The Merdeka Curriculum is a new policy in the Indonesian education sector that aims to give teachers and schools the freedom to design learning that suits students' needs and abilities. This research aims to determine teachers' perceptions of the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English vocabulary lessons in rural elementary schools. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 3 class teachers in each elementary school in a rural area that had implemented the independent curriculum. The results of the research show that teachers have a positive perception of the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in English vocabulary lessons in rural elementary schools. Teachers feel that the Merdeka Curriculum gives them the freedom to design learning that is more creative and innovative, and better suited to students' needs and abilities. The findings of this research show that the Merdeka Curriculum has the potential to improve the quality of English language learning in elementary schools. However, further support is needed from the government and schools to assist teachers in implementing the Independent Curriculum effectively

NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR ENGLISH DISCOURSE TEXTBOOKS EVALUATION FOR INDONESIAN STUDENTS: GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

2024-06-30T16:52:22+00:00

This study aims to uncover the perceptions of graduate students on the content, examples, exercises/tasks, and presentation/format of the textbook "Analisa Wacana dan Pengajarannya" for the subject of Discourse Analysis and Language Teaching (DA and LT). This descriptive qualitative research involved students’ perceptions of the selection of discourse textbooks in relation to their needs as the object of the research. Meanwhile, the subjects of the research were graduate students of the English Education Department in one of the state universities in Surakarta, Indonesia. The data collection methods utilized were the administration of questionnaires and document analysis. The findings revealed that nearly all students expressed a favorable response about the analysis of the textbook, including its content, examples, exercises/tasks, and presentation/format. Nevertheless, several comments provided valuable input to the instructor of the DA and LT Subject, prompting revisions to certain sections of the book.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UNPLUGGED ACTIVITIES ON TEACHING VOCABULARY FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AT MI MANSYAUL HUDA

2024-06-30T16:52:23+00:00

Vocabulary is the basic part and a key element to learning any language. Courage to speak must be supported by adequate vocabulary. If we dare to speak but are not supported by vocabulary, then we may use sign language to express something.. However, to improve memorize of vocabulary, teachers must use a technique or strategy that is suitable, one of which is the use unplugged activity coding game. This research aimed to describe the effectiveness of unplugged activities in teaching vocabulary which is conducted at MI Mansyaul Huda. To explain the effectiveness of teaching vocabulary to young learners, the researcher employed a pre-experimental research approach to get more information in detail. The data were collected through the pre-test and post-test. The population of this research was the 2nd-grade students of MI Mansyaul Huda in the academic year 2023/2024 which consisted of 20 students. The result showed that the use of unplugged activities was effective in teaching vocabulary to young learners evidenced by the increase in pre-test to post-test score.

Kosakata adalah bagian dasar dan elemen kunci untuk mempelajari bahasa apa pun. Keberanian berbicara harus ditunjang dengan kosakata yang memadai. Namun untuk meningkatkan hafalan kosa kata, guru harus menggunakan teknik atau strategi yang sesuai, salah satunya adalah penggunaan unplugged aktivitas coding game. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas aktivitas unplugged dalam pengajaran kosakata yang dilakukan di MI Mansyaul Huda. Untuk menjelaskan efektivitas pengajaran kosakata bagi pelajar muda, peneliti menggunakan pendekatan penelitian pra-eksperimen untuk mendapatkan informasi lebih rinci. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pre test dan post test. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 2 MI Mansyaul Huda tahun ajaran 2023/2024 yang berjumlah 20 siswa. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan aktivitas unplugged efektif dalam pengajaran kosakata bagi pelajar muda yang dibuktikan dengan peningkatan nilai pre test ke post test.

ENHANCING PUBLIC SPEAKING TO ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS VIA EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH USING SPEAKING EVALUATION CRITERIA

2024-06-30T16:52:23+00:00

This study explores the enhancement of public speaking skills in English for young learners through the implementation of extemporaneous speech techniques, utilizing a comprehensive approach guided by speaking evaluation criteria. Extemporaneous speech, which requires speakers to deliver presentations with minimal preparation, fosters critical thinking, quick organization, and engaging delivery skills essential for effective public speaking. By employing the Oxford Evaluation Criteria, which assesses key components such as the oral introduction, body of speech, summary, attire, performance, audience engagement, creativity, and use of sources, this study provides a structured framework for evaluating and improving these abilities. The research compares the performance of a control group using traditional speaking methods with an experiment group practicing extemporaneous speech. Results indicate that the experiment group shows significantly higher achievement, demonstrating enhanced fluency, coherence, audience engagement, and creativity. These findings suggest that integrating extemporaneous speaking into language learning programs can substantially improve young learners' public speaking proficiency, making it a valuable approach in educational settings.

THE ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES FOR VOCABULARY AT SDN BAKALAN II KAPAS

2024-06-30T16:52:23+00:00

Teacher strategy is the most important technique in teaching vocabulary. Teaching strategies aim to make it easier for teachers to choose the methods used to help students learn the desired subject matter and develop goals that will be achieved in the future. There are many strategies that teachers can use to teach vocabulary, one of which is games. The purpose of this research is to analyze what strategies teachers use and how to implement the strategies they use when teaching English vocabulary. This research focuses on 3 teachers based on the length of teaching experience at SDN Baklan II Kapas. In this research, researchers collected data using direct interviews with teachers at SDN Bakalan II Kapas. This study's results reveal several strategies teachers use when teaching in the classroom.

A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF CONNOTATIVE MEANING IN BEN HOWARD’S SONG LYRICS

2024-06-30T16:52:23+00:00

In linguistics, semantics studies how meaning is expressed through language, including sentences, phrases, and words. Connotative meaning, which gives words emotional depth and resonance, is significant in song lyrics. This study, titled “A Semantic Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Ben Howard’s Song Lyrics,” aims to explore the connotative meanings in Ben Howard's lyrics. The researcher chose five of his most popular songs on Spotify for this analysis. Using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach, the study looks into the sense of values and types of connotative meanings in the lyrics. The analysis shows that the songs’ themes affect the types of connotations found. Songs about love, vulnerability, and youth memories tend to have positive connotations, while themes of self-doubt, separation, and searching for life’s meaning have more negative and neutral connotations. Moreover, associative meaning is the most common connotative form, followed by affective, reflective, and allusive meanings. The findings indicate that song themes greatly influence the types of connotations used, with positive connotations more frequent in hopeful songs and negative ones in introspective songs. This research adds to language studies by offering insights into the complex and rich meanings in Ben Howard’s song lyrics.