English communication competence is essential for nursing professionals in global healthcare settings. However, language anxiety can hinder the acquisition of these skills, particularly among nursing students learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Limited research exists on language anxiety in ESP learning for nursing, especially in Asian contexts like Indonesia. This...
Writing is a fundamental language skill that students must master in school-based learning. This study aims to develop a computer-based assessment system for evaluating Indonesian opinion articles, addressing the challenges teachers face in manual writing assessments. Utilizing the initial phases of research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, this study conducted a needs...
In the digital era, numerous studies have highlighted the effectiveness of digital educational platforms in teaching English grammar. However, limited research explores the integration of YouTube videos and the Quizizz platform for enhancing grammar mastery in TOEFL preparation. Addressing this gap, the present study examines the impact of these two digital tools on students...
Innovative teaching approaches that foster active learning are increasingly recognized as essential in modern education. One such approach is co-creation, which emphasizes student engagement, collaboration, and shared responsibility in the learning process. This study aims to explore the implementation of co-creation in teaching Basic Grammar, Basic Writing, and Translation and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed education worldwide, particularly in Indonesia, where higher education institutions shifted from offline to online instruction. This transition, mandated by the Ministry of Education, underscored the importance of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) for effective online teaching. This study examines Indonesian lecturers...
The growing demand for vocational education in Indonesia is driven by an increasingly competitive job market, requiring students to develop specialized skills, including proficiency in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). English teachers play a crucial role in enhancing students’ writing abilities, particularly in crafting descriptive texts relevant to their fields of study...
This research aimed to investigate how social media platforms promote cultural diversity and improve intercultural understanding among their users. To accomplish these goals, the research used qualitative methods for gathering data, particularly by conducting in-depth interviews with a group of 12 students who are currently enrolled in the English department at Halabja University...
This research concerns word formation processes of slang in selected songs of SZA’s SOS Album which are “SOS,” “Snooze,” and “Low.” This research aims to: 1) analyze the types of word formation of slang words based on Yule's theory utilized in selected songs 2) analyze their meaning, and 3) analyze which songs, word-formation processes, and slang words dominate and are used most...
The intricacies of Japanese verbs related to the concept of "giving" present a compelling area of study, reflecting the nuanced nature of language and cultural expression. Despite the significance of these verbs in everyday communication, there has been limited research that systematically maps their semantic distinctions. This study addresses this gap by exploring the meaning...
This study goes into the rich idioms of the Indonesian language related to learning, specifically focusing on "mencari ilmu" (searching for knowledge), "menuntut ilmu" (demanding knowledge), "menimba ilmu" (drawing water of knowledge), and "menggali ilmu" (unearthing knowledge). These terms provide nuanced perspectives on the nature of active learning in Indonesian culture. The...
This study aimed to evaluate the English vocabulary mastery of Electrical Engineering students at the State Polytechnic of Samarinda. A descriptive research method was employed, focusing on assessing students' vocabulary knowledge through a standardized vocabulary test administered to 40 respondents. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics to determine the...
In linguistics, a peculiarity is the most basic unit of phonological structure that can be analysed in phonological theory. Distinguishing traits are categorized according to the natural segment classes they describe: major class traits, larynx traits, manner traits, and place traits. The paper does not have a specific section for methods. However, in this paper the author...
The author in making this journal aims to provide more understanding and information for many people, so that it can be used for their further research or become reference material for their assignments. In making it, the author chooses a qualitative method because it can get a lot of information presented in words or explanatory sentences. The topic taken in journal writing is...
This research aims to analyze the types of figurative language that can be found on visual imagery of selected poems by Dorothy Parker. The data research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The research problems are, (1) What visual imagery are used in the four selected poems by Dorothy Parker? and (2) What are the types of figurative language that...
Thematization is the process of arranging theme, rheme patterns in a text. It is considered the mental act or process of selecting particular topics as themes in discourse or words as themes in sentences. This paper examines thematization strategies in English opinion articles and compares them with their Persian translations. To this end, one of the leading newspapers in the...
The study focuses on Emily Dickinson’s poems that express feminist views and societal expectations toward women. The selected poems, “They Shut Me Up in Prose –” and "She Rose to His Requirement – drop", explore how Dickinson’s poems connect to feminism and literature. In order to gain a deeper understanding of how literature can serve as a medium for social criticism and...
Netizens are active internet users who communicate, express opinions, and collaborate on internet media. This study discussed netizens comments on the Indonesian news social media platform Detikcom. The objectives of this study are to examine the types of microstructures in netizens’ comments about the news on Detikcom twitter, to illustrate the realization of microstructures...
The coronavirus disease, often known as COVID-19, has been a global pandemic since March 2020. According to UNESCO, schools in approximately 100 nations, including the Philippines, are shuttered due to a public health emergency. Due to the condition, teachers migrated from face-to-face instruction to modular learning, online learning, blended learning, and other learning modes...
Gamification has proved to be a highly effective educational technique for the twenty-first century. The study aims to explore the role of gamification-based learning on prospective teachers' lower-order cognitive abilities. This study used a qualitative exploratory research design, a literature review, and interviews. In order to investigate the function of gamification-based...
Language is an essential aspect of identity and culture, playing a significant role in shaping a nation's socio-political landscape. This is why nations are continuously making effort to preserve their indigenous languages. This paper investigates the grey area of theory and implementation of the national language policy in the preservation, revitalization, documentation of...
Since a syllabus is an essential teaching tool, it should contain relevant content and a well-organized curriculum based on practical skills needed at the workplace. Proficiency in spoken English can unlock a wealth of international career prospects. Despite the Higher Education Commission's efforts to improve the educational landscape, elevated levels of joblessness are...
English as a Second Language teaching in the Philippines has become popular worldwide, particularly among Asian students. This is a strong indicator that Filipino teachers are able to facilitate effective teaching-learning process amidst the presence of multilingualism and multiculturalism. Banking on this premise, this paper attempted to explore on the best practices of ESL...
One of the main aims of foreign language (FL) teaching is to prepare students to speak the target language. Therefore, teachers need to help students develop communication skills. However, this ability only sometimes leads to theforeign language anxiety (FLA). The study aims to analyze the counter-effect of enjoyment of a foreign language (FLE) on the relationship between anxiety...
The year 2024 marks a crucial moment for Indonesia as the nation prepares for its five-yearly general election to elect a new president. At the forefront of this electoral process is the distinctive slogan “LUBER,” representing the principles of Langsung (Direct), Umum (Public), Bebas (Free), and Rahasia (Secret). This study seeks to explore into the form, function, and meaning...
Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan (A note for God) is a book based on the true story of the struggle of an Indonesian teenage girl named Gitta Sesa Wanda Cantika or Keke against malignant cancer. Keke, who is only 13 years old, is a beautiful, smart girl and a former child singer who was suddenly diagnosed with a rare disease called rhabdomyosarcoma which is a kind of cancer that changes...