Student’s Perceptions of Using TED Talks to Improve EFL Speaking Skill

Kusumastuty, Patria Erry This quantitative study investigated the students’ perception of using TED Talks to improve their speaking skill. The study drew upon 210 in-service EFL scholar across universities in fourteen provinces in Indonesia. These student participants were asked to complete seventeen items of close-ended questionnaire. Statistical data analysis using reliability, descriptive analysis and One-Way… Lanjutkan membaca Student’s Perceptions of Using TED Talks to Improve EFL Speaking Skill

Developing Learner Autonomy in English as a Foreign Language Classes: Teachers’ Perceptions on Its Feasibility

Warni, Silih This study examined English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions toward how feasible it is to develop learner autonomy in secondary school context in Jakarta. 106 EFL teachers teaching in senior high schools in Jakarta took part and responded questionnaires concerning feasibility for developing learner autonomy in EFL context. The first part… Lanjutkan membaca Developing Learner Autonomy in English as a Foreign Language Classes: Teachers’ Perceptions on Its Feasibility

Preserving Local Wisdom Through Extensive Reading Book “Traditional Games Of Indigenous People In West Kalimantan”

Fergiana, Ana This study aims to develop Extensive Reading books as learning materials for undergraduate students and to preserve the culture of traditional games that for decades have been performed by indigenous people in West Kalimantan yet are now being overlooked. The researchers believe that by developing a book based on local wisdom, students will… Lanjutkan membaca Preserving Local Wisdom Through Extensive Reading Book “Traditional Games Of Indigenous People In West Kalimantan”

Utilizing Authentic Literature and Orai Application in Improving Students’ Literature Comprehension and Speaking Skills

Susyetina, Arida The rapid development of technology has brought a significant change in English classrooms. Nowadays, the use of technology plays a significant role in teaching and learning activities as students are more driven and enthusiastic when technology is utilized to facilitate learning. Orai application is proposed to improve students’ ability to comprehend authentic literature… Lanjutkan membaca Utilizing Authentic Literature and Orai Application in Improving Students’ Literature Comprehension and Speaking Skills

THE USE OF MOBILE PHONE FEATURES BY EFL STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN JAKARTA

Asyifa, Dinda Ismu The study investigated features of mobile phone that EFL students potentially use as one as explores their perception toward mobile phone features. Located in one private university in Jakarta (English major and non-English major), this research focused to answer two main questions; 1) what are the features of mobile phone that EFL… Lanjutkan membaca THE USE OF MOBILE PHONE FEATURES BY EFL STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN JAKARTA

The Effect of Debate Activity in English Four Skills: The Students’ Perspective

Zahra, Ira Atika In this 21st century, an integrative way to master four language skills is required. Debate is an activity which involves four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and enables students to practice skills properly. This study examines whether debate activity can lead to improve four language skills based on EFL students’… Lanjutkan membaca The Effect of Debate Activity in English Four Skills: The Students’ Perspective

The Use of Media Online Blogging Edmodo in Learning English Grammar

Matriwati, Matriwati This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Edmodo media used to improve the ability of English language students especially grammar mastery. The method used in this study is the quasi experimental method with the population all of the first semester students of Basic English Structure in 2016/2017 Academic Year. The samples taken… Lanjutkan membaca The Use of Media Online Blogging Edmodo in Learning English Grammar

Using Speaking Worksheets in Enhancing Accuracy in EFL Adults’ Spoken English

Chandra, Julian With the development of teaching spoken English more oriented to fluency, obviously accuracy in spoken English is much neglected. Additionally, the changing language pedagogy into more integrated way results in how integrating linguistic components in the teaching spoken English becomes a challenging task for teachers. Optionally, integrating form and meaning-based activities into teaching… Lanjutkan membaca Using Speaking Worksheets in Enhancing Accuracy in EFL Adults’ Spoken English

Principle of Goals, Content, and Sequencing: A Review of English for Vocational High School in 2013 Curriculum (2017 Revision)

Purwanti, Annisa Ratna This qualitative study tries to conform the principle of goals, content, and sequencing in 2013 curriculum  (K13) for grade X of VHS. K13 is expected to deal with the 21st century skills which do not only make the students excellent in cognitive domain but also affective and psychomotor domains. That is why… Lanjutkan membaca Principle of Goals, Content, and Sequencing: A Review of English for Vocational High School in 2013 Curriculum (2017 Revision)

The Importance of Needs Analysis in a Language Curriculum Development: An Evaluation to 2013 Curriculum

Sulistyani, Ummi Nur Laila Improving the quality of education is one important point planned by Indonesian government. In order to achieve the good quality of education, Indonesian educational system has set the goal to be achieved; as written in Indonesian constitution number 20, year 2003. To achieve the national educational goals set by Indonesian government,… Lanjutkan membaca The Importance of Needs Analysis in a Language Curriculum Development: An Evaluation to 2013 Curriculum