Journal of Teaching English and Applied Linguistic
Journal of Teaching English and Applied Linguistic is a peer-reviewed journal published by Andakara Foundation. It published twice a year (June and December). Journal of Teaching English and Applied Linguistic is an open access and peer-reviewed journal that aims to offer an international academic platform for research in English language teaching and applied linguistics, particularly in developing and emerging countries. Journal of Teaching English and Applied Linguistic covers the latest developments in the broad areas of English language teaching and applied linguistics. It presents articles around the area of English Teaching and Applied Linguistics. Contents include Material Development, Language assessment, TEFL, Translation, Discourse, English Teaching. It is firstly published in June 2022. Journal of Teaching English and Applied Linguistic publishes peer-reviewed while increasing the efficiency of the process. The journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars with related disciplines. Novelty and recency of issues, however, are the priority in publishing.
The Role of ESP-Based Training in Enhancing Speaking Fluency and Professional Confidence for Prospective Front Office Professionals
This study investigates the role of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)-based training in enhancing speaking fluency and professional confidence among prospective Front Office professionals in the hospitality industry. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the study first collected quantitative data through speaking assessments and professional confidence questionnaires, followed by qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews and workplace observations. The quantitative findings revealed improvements across all speaking dimensions, including fluency, pronunciation, grammatical accuracy, and ESP-specific vocabulary, as well as increased confidence in communicating with guests, handling complaints, providing hotel information, and managing check-in/check-out procedures. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data identified four major themes: handling guest complaints as the most challenging communicative task, improved fluency through repeated workplace simulation, development of professional confidence, and remaining challenges related to unfamiliar accents and intercultural politeness. The findings indicate that ESP-based training enhances not only linguistic performance but also learners’ psychological readiness for authentic workplace communication. The study contributes to ESP and hospitality education by demonstrating the interconnected development of speaking fluency and professional confidence through needs-based, task-oriented training. Practically, the findings suggest that hospitality curricula should integrate target-situation simulations, complaint-handling scenarios, pragmatic communication strategies, and technology-supported practice to better prepare students for professional Front Office communication in international hotel environments.
English for Specific Purposes, speaking fluency, professional confidence, Front Office
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English Communication Barriers Faced by Mataram Tourism College Students During Field Work Practice
This study investigates the English communication barriers experienced by hospitality students of Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata (STP) Mataram during their internship program. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed involving 21 hospitality students who had completed Practical Work Experience (Praktik Kerja Lapangan). Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal three major categories of communication barriers: linguistic, psychological, and operational-cultural. Linguistic barriers include limited hospitality-related vocabulary, grammatical difficulties, and challenges in understanding different English accents. Psychological barriers are characterized by English Language Anxiety (ELA), lack of confidence, and fear of making mistakes when interacting with guests. Operational and cultural barriers arise from differences in communication norms, workplace culture, and the fast-paced hospitality environment. These findings indicate a gap between classroom instruction and workplace communication demands. The study recommends strengthening English for Specific Purposes (ESP) through authentic communication activities, task-based learning, and greater exposure to real-world hospitality communication to better prepare students for the tourism industry
Skilling Up the Students English Speaking Competence Through Video-Assisted Learning for Diploma Hotel of Mataram Tourism College
English as the language of instruction is used in communication across nations around the world. As the language of instruction, everyone in the world is obliged and must learn and be able to speak spoken and written English. Through good English language skills, one can communicate or express one's ideas and ideas. Ironically, although English learning is mandatory from the elementary school to college level, the facts show that there are still many learners at the university level who face difficulties in communicating ideas and thoughts in English. The fact of low English proficiency is also faced by students of the Hospitality study program of the Mataram Tourism College. Hospitality students should have good English speaking skills and work demands as a waitress in the tourism service industry. Through good speaking skills, messages, ideas and ideas are conveyed well. This research is based on the impressions and complaints of service users (users and stakeholders) (hospitality sector). This research focuses on the application of the video assisted learning model of English Hospitality courses in the Diploma Three Hospitality Study Program of the Mataram Tourism College. Video assisted learning (VAL) is a practical and effective learning model to improve students' English speaking skills. This research is a type of ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model research involving 80 students in the second and fourth semesters of the Diploma Three Hospitality Study Program of the Mataram Tourism College. The research data was obtained through the distribution of questionnaires using the Likert scale: Agree (1), Disagree (2), and Disagree (3). Then the data was analyzed using mix-methods (qualitative and quantitative). Qualitative data was obtained from suggestions, criticisms and other general opinions while quantitative data was obtained from the average score of the English speaking skill assessment rubric.
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THE ROLE AND POSITION OF WOMEN IN MATRILINEAL MARRIAGE SYSTEM OF TETUN TRIBE, MALAKA REGENCY, EAST NUSA TENGGARA
This study examines the role and position of women in the matrilineal marriage system of the Tetun tribe in Malaka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Unlike the predominantly patrilineal societies in the region, the Tetun community practices a matrilineal kinship system that places women at the center of lineage continuity, inheritance, and customary authority. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving Tetun women, traditional leaders, and husbands within matrilineal families. The findings reveal that women perform multidimensional roles encompassing domestic management, customary leadership, social participation, and economic activities. Women particularly those holding the status of feto mak tu uma occupy a strategic position as heirs of lineage, owners of customary property, and key decision-makers in family and customary affairs. The study also indicates that modernization has influenced community perspectives, particularly regarding the importance of formal education for women. These findings confirm the relevance of role theory and matrilineal kinship system theory in explaining women’s authority and social position in Tetun society. This study contributes to the understanding of gender roles in indigenous matrilineal systems and highlights the significance of women’s roles in sustaining cultural continuity amid social change.
Women, Matrilineal System, Role, Position, Tetun Tribe, Malaka Regency
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AN ANALYSIS OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED BY THEO FABER IN ALEX MICHAELIDES’ NOVEL THE SILENT PATIENT
This study investigates the use of politeness strategies employed by Theo Faber, the main character in Alex Michaelides’ novel The Silent Patient, based on Brown and Levinson’s (1987) Politeness Theory. The objectives of this study are to identify the types of politeness strategies used, determine the most dominant strategy, and examine the sociological factors influencing Theo’s choice of strategies, namely distance, power, and rank of imposition. This research applies a descriptive qualitative method, with 266 utterances taken from Theo Faber’s dialogues as the primary data. The findings reveal that all four politeness strategies are employed by Theo Faber. Negative politeness is the most dominant strategy with 95 occurrences, followed by positive politeness (78 occurrences), bald on record (72 occurrences), and off record (21 occurrences). The dominance of negative politeness reflects Theo’s tendency to minimize imposition, show deference, and maintain professional distance in various interactions. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the use of politeness strategies is strongly influenced by social distance, power relations, and the rank of imposition involved in each interaction. Overall, this study demonstrates that politeness strategies function not only to manage interpersonal relationships but also as strategic narrative devices that reflect Theo Faber’s complex characterization and hidden motivations within the novel.
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A Study on the Use of Google Translation: Text-to-Speech Application Used by the Students of English Study Program of Nusa Cendana University in Practicing English Pronunciation
This study analyzed second-semester English students’ perceptions at Nusa Cendana University’s English Study Program toward using Google Translation Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature for practicing English pronunciation, along with associated challenges. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, it involved 20 randomly selected participants using questionnaires with Likert scales and open-ended questions, plus semi-structured interviews with five respondents. Findings reveal predominantly positive perceptions: 85% agreed Text-to-Speech improves pronunciation skills and accents, 85% noted boosted confidence, and 85% recommended it as a flexible, anytime-accessible tool. However, 45% were neutral and 20% disagreed on its superiority over other methods, citing preferences for human interaction due to Text-to-Speech less natural sound. Key challenges included unnatural intonation (monotonous/robotic), limited accent options (mainly American English), and occasional inaccuracies in pronunciation, especially for complex words or long texts. Students addressed these by using supplementary resources like YouTube, native speaker videos, Grammarly, or apps such as ELSA Speak. The study concludes Text-to-Speech serves as an effective self-directed aid for pronunciation practice when combined with interactive human methods for optimal naturalness and accuracy. The study also highlights technology’s role in English for Languange (EFL) learning.
Perception, Google Translation, Text-to-Speech, Speaking, and Pronunciation
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TEACHERS’ ROLES AS FACILITATORS OF ENGLISH LEARNING OF STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 8 KUPANG CITY
This study was conducted at SMA Negeri 8 Kupang City to investigate how teachers performed their roles as facilitators in the English teaching and learning process, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to overcome those challenges. The objectives were to describe teachers’ facilitative roles, the difficulties encountered, and the strategies applied to support students’ English learning. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through classroom observations and in-depth interviews with three English teachers. Observations focused on classroom practices, while interviews explored teachers’ perceptions, experiences, and strategies. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns related to the research questions. The findings showed that teachers performed several facilitative roles, including acting as guides, motivators, resource providers, and creators of positive learning environments. They helped students build confidence, adapt materials to students’ needs, and integrate technology such as Quizizz and Google Translate to enhance engagement. However, teachers faced challenges such as low student motivation, large class sizes, and limited facilities. To address these issues, they applied peer learning, positive reinforcement, and creative teaching strategies to support effective English learning.
teachers’ roles, facilitator, English learning, student engagement, qualitative study
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CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS OF INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES IN ENGLISH AND MANGGARAI LANGUAGE
This research aims to describe the types, the markers, and the differences and similarities of interrogative sentences in English and Manggarai language in terms of grammatical structure. The object of this research is interrogative sentences in English and Manggarai language. The theory used in this research was proposed by Siemund to know the types and the marker of interrogative sentences and used contrastive method to know the differences and similarities of sentence structure both of languages. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. The technique of data collection used in this research is observation and documentation. The researcher found 30 interrogative sentences in English and 40 interrogative sentences in Manggarai language. There were dominant differences in terms of sentence structure between English and Manggarai language. In polar interrogative types, there are 12 English sentences which were marked by inversion and interrogative tags. While in Manggarai language there are 14 sentences which were marked by intonation, interrogative tags, and particles. In constituent interrogative types, there are 12 English interrogative sentences and 23 Manggarai interrogative sentences, both of them marked by interrogative words. In alternative interrogative types, there are 6 English interrogative sentences and 3 Manggarai language interrogative sentences, both of them marked by disjunction. Moreover, the differences from both languages are the interrogative markers, the placement of question words, tenses markers, the use of auxiliary verb. In addition, there are similarities between English and Manggarai language interrogative sentence such as the types of interrogative sentences and the function of question word to form constituent interrogative.
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Students' perceptions of the use of YouTube videos to practice listening skills
This research aims to explore students' perceptions of using YouTube videos as a medium to practice listening skills in English language learning. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design involving students as the participants. The data were collected through questionnaire and interviews to obtain deeper understanding of students' experiences, perceive benefits, and challenges when using YouTube for listening practice. The findings reveal that most students hold positive perceptions toward the use of Youtube videos. They reported that YouTube helps students practice their listening skills by providing authentic, engaging, and easyli accessible content. The variety of accents, speaking speeds and real life context available in YouTube videos were also considered beneficial for enriching students' listening skills. However, several challenges were identified, including unstable connections and the difficulty level of certains videos. Overall, YouTube is perceived as an effective and supportive medium for listening practice, particularly in enhancing students motivation and engagement. The study suggest that teachers incorporate YouTube into listening activities as an innovative and relevant instructional tools that aligns with students' needs.
Students’ perceptions, YouTube Videos, Listening Skills, English Language Learning
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FACEBOOK STATUS UPDATES IN A SOCIOLINGUISTIC CONTEXT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
This study examines the use of Facebook status updates in a sociolinguistic context for young adults, focusing on communicative functions and the influence of social factors. This study used a qualitative descriptive method; data were collected from 25 young adults through observation, content analysis, and questionnaires. The results identified 11 communicative functions, with seven being the most frequent: everyday life, reporting moods, initiating discussions, about self/opinions, conveying personal information, humor, and quotations. These findings indicate that Facebook serves not only for information sharing but also as a tool for identity construction, emotional expression, and social bonding. Furthermore, social factors such as breadth, depth, positivity, and authenticity significantly influence status-updating behavior. Self-presentation strategies—including the real, ideal, and false self—show a tendency toward authenticity while balancing privacy and social risks. Overall, Facebook status updates are vital communication tools where young adults employ self-presentation strategies to balance honesty and caution in the cyber public sphere. The choice of language style (natural, casual, or formal) is heavily influenced by the user's perceived comfort and communicative goals.
Facebook Status Updates, Sociolinguistic, Young Adults, Communicative Functions, Social Factors.
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A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF REGISTER IN COPA DEL REY 2024/205 DISCUSSIONS ON X
This study examines the use of register in English-language discussions of the Copa del Rey 2024/2025 on X (formerly Twitter). The research aims to identify the linguistic forms of registers and to analyze their contextual meanings using Halliday’s field–mode tenor framework. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the data were collected through documentation of seventy-five tweets posted during the semifinal and final stages of the tournament. The findings reveal that the registers used include words, phrases, abbreviations, blends, and symbols, with phrases emerging as the most dominant form. Contextually, the registers reflect intense rivalry, emotional expression, identity construction, and solidarity among football supporters. This study concludes that register variation in online football discourse functions not only as a means of information exchange but also as a sociolinguistic resource for expressing emotion, reinforcing group identity, and building virtual communities.
Sociolinguistics, Register, Football Discourse, Field–Mode–Tenor, X, Copa Del Rey
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POSITIVE POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION USED BY THE TEACHER OF ENGLISH AT UPTD SMP NEGERI 5 KUPANG
This research aimed to find out the positive politeness strategies used by the teacher of English at UPTD SMP Negeri 5 Kupang. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative method with direct observation facilitated with the video recording as the primary techniques to collected data. The participants of this study were teachers of English at UPTD SMP Negeri 5 Kupang. The were 14 types of positive politeness strategies found. Those strategies were used by the teacher when teachers evaluated students’ work by providing corrective feedback, encouraging and motivating students, responding to questions, asking questions to check understanding, facilitating classroom discussions, and delivering explanations of the lesson material and also in opening session, core session, and closing session. These strategies were used by the teacher to create a comfortable and enjoyable classroom atmosphere and to avoid Face threatening act toward the students’ positive face
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An Analysis of Symbols Used in The Dowry of The Traditional Marriage in The East Rote Community
This study entitled: “An Analysis of Symbols Used in the Dowry in The Traditional Marriage of the East Rote Community”.It addresses two research question: (1). What are the symbols that are used as dowry in the traditional marriages in the East Rote community? (2). What are the meanings of the symbols that are used as dowry in the traditional marriage in the East Rote community?. This study aims to identify, describe and analyze the types of symbols use and to explain the meanings of these symbols in the context of traditional marriage. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The study was conducted in Hundihopo Village, East Rote District, Rote Ndao Regency. The data source of this research were three informants. Data were collected through observation, interview, and recording techniques. The data were analyzed using identification, and description analysis techniques. The result of the study showed that symbols used in the dowry of the traditional marriage ceremonies in the East Rote Community have various meanings. The research identified ten (10) symbols used in the dowry in Hundihopo Village, East Rote Community, namely: Oli (Areca nut box), Raido (Betel), Pua (Areca nut), Ao (Lime), Rereli (Ring), Doi (Money),Niru/Dulang (Tray), De’dede (Lamp),Pou-Lafa/Pakaian Adat (Traditional Clothing), Silaka (Headband).
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AN ANALYSIS OF PENTI RITUAL AS A LOCAL WISDOM OF MANGGARAI SOCIETY, IN POPO VILLAGE
The research employed a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving traditional elders (tua gendang), community leaders, and local residents in Popo Village, North Satar Mese Sub-district, Manggarai Regency. The collected data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. This method allowed the researcher to interpret the ritual’s meanings based on the participants’ experiences and the cultural context of the Manggarai society. The research focuses on the social reality and cultural context as experienced and perceived by the Manggarai community members in Popo Village. The final output is a rich, detailed, narrative description of the ritual's history, structures, and the specific meanings it holds (religious, social, cultural, and moral/ecological The findings show that the Penti ritual embodies several significant meanings: (1) Religious meaning, as an expression of gratitude and devotion to Mori Kraeng and the ancestors; (2) Social meaning, as a medium to strengthen unity, cooperation, and solidarity among community members; (3) Cultural meaning, as a process of transmitting values, norms, and traditional knowledge from generation to generation;(4),Moral and ecological meaning, as a reminder to live in purity, justice, and harmony with nature.These findings indicate that the Penti ritual serves as an important manifestation of local wisdom (kearifan lokal), which guides the moral, social, and spiritual life of the Manggarai people. It functions not only as a religious ceremony but also as a cultural mechanism for maintaining identity, solidarity, and environmental balance. In conclusion, Penti represents a holistic worldview of the Manggarai people, integrating faith, morality, and ecology into one unified cultural system. Therefore, preserving this ritual is crucial to sustaining Manggarai’s cultural identity and transmitting its values to future generations.
Penti Ritual, Local Wisdom, Manggarai Society, Cultural Values, Qualitative Study
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AN ANALYSIS OF WRITTEN TEXTS PRODUCED BY SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP ILE LEWOTOLOK IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
This study aims to analyze the written texts produced by seventh-grade students of SMP Ile Lewotolok in the 2024/2025 academic year. The objectives of this study are to identify the types of texts written by the students and to examine their writing strengths and weaknesses based on the Jacobs et al. (1981) writing assessment rubric. Therefore, this research focuses on two main questions: what types of written texts are produced by the seventh-grade students of SMP Ile Lewotolok in the 2024/2025 academic year, and what strengths and weaknesses are found in those written texts. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected through documentation of students’ written texts and interviews with the English teacher and several students. The findings revealed that the students produced two main types of texts, namely descriptive and narrative texts. Nineteen students wrote descriptive texts, while four students wrote narrative texts. The analysis showed that the students’ strengths lay in mechanics, such as spelling and punctuation, while their weaknesses appeared in language use and organization. These findings are expected to provide insights for teachers in designing more effective writing instruction for junior high school students.
writing skills, descriptive text, Jacobs rubric, qualitative study, junior high school.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPETITION METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY TO THE SEVENTH-GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 1 SABU BARAT IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the repetition method in improving students’ vocabulary mastery at the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 1 Sabu Barat in the academic year 2025/2026. This study employed a pre-experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test. The subjects of this study consisted of 16 students. Data were collected through vocabulary tests and classroom observations. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery, as indicated by the increase in the mean score from 36.88 in the pre-test to 82.25 in the post-test. This finding suggests that the repetition method is effective in improving students’ ability to memorize, recall, and pronounce English vocabulary. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to apply interactive repetition-based activities to enhance students’ motivation and participation in vocabulary learning.
English learning, repetition method, vocabulary mastery
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Correlation Between Learning Environment and Motivation to Learn English of Grade 7th Students of Dharma Nusa Junior High School, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
This study aims to identify which factors within the learning environment most significantly affect students’ motivation to learn English and to examine whether there is a correlation between the learning environment and the learning motivation of 7th Grade Students at Dharma Nusa Junior High School. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlation method. The sample consisted of 15 seventh grade students selected through simple random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire using a likert scale covering the learning environment variable (X) and the learning motivation variable (Y). The findings revealed that the physical factor obtained an average score of 4.24 (very high category), the psychological factor 4.23 (very high category), and the social factor (high category). This indicates that physical and psychological factors are the most dominant aspects of the learning environment affecting students’ motivation. The Pearson correlation test showed a value of r = 0.647 with a significance level of 0.009<0.05, indicating a positive and significant correlation between learning environment and students’ motivation. The coefficient of determination (r²) was 0.418, indicating that 41.8% of students’ motivation to learn English was influenced by the learning environment, while the remaining 58.2% was affected by other factors outside this study. The simple regression analysis produced the equation Y = -37.363 + 1.566X, with fcount = 20.566 > ftable = 4.67 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. Therefore, the learning environment has a positive and significant effect on the learning motivation of 7th grade students at Dharma Nusa junior high school.
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An Analysis of Students’ Anxiety in Learning English at SMP Negeri 20 Kupang in the Academic Year 2025/2026
This study aims to investigate the types of anxiety experienced by the students, the factors that contribute to their anxiety, and the strategies they use to minimize it. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The researcher uses the theories proposed by Horwitz and Cope (1986) to find out the types of students’ anxiety, Ernawati and Fatma (2012) to find out the factors of students’ anxiety, Kondo and Ying-Ling (2004) to find out the strategies used by the students to minimize their anxiety. The researcher finds three types of anxiety, they are communication apprehension, test anxiety, and fear of negative evaluation. The dominant type is fear of negative evaluation. This research identified several internal and external factors that contribute to students’ anxiety in learning English. The internal factors include fear of making mistakes, lack of preparation, low self-confidence, and shyness. The external factors consist of limited vocabulary and friends/classmates. The most influential factor found in this research is fear of making mistakes. The strategies that students use to minimize their anxiety, students apply several coping techniques such as preparation, concentration, relaxation, and positive thinking. Preparation is the most frequently used strategy.
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The Use of SQ3R Method in Improving Reading Comprehension of Grade Seven Students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in Academic Year 2024/2025
This thesis is entitled: ‘The Use of SQ3R Method in Improving Reading Comprehension of Grade Seven Students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in Academic Year 2024/2025’. This research was couducted to answer the problem that is to what extend SQ3R method can improve reading comprehension of seventh grade Students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in academic year 2025/2026. This study aims to know how far can the SQ3R method improve reading comprehension of seventh grade students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in academic year 2025/2026. The research design used was Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research was conducted in UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang, especially seventh graders in academic year 2025/2026 in May, 2025. There were two cycles of Classroom Action Research. There were 320 students as the population, and 32 students were selected as the sample. The results showes that the use of the SQ3R method can improve the reading comprehension of seventh grade students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in academic year 2025/2026. This can be seen from the students' scores in cycle I that there were 21 or 66% students reached the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM) and 11 students in cycle II that there were 26 students or 81% reached the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM) and 6 students or 19% did not achieve the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM). It can be concluded that the SQ3R method can improve the reading comprehension of seventh grade students of UPTD SMPN 13 Kupang in academic year 2025/2026.
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A MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF VERB ATTACHING AFFIXES IN THIE DIALECT OF ROTE LANGUAGE
This research investigates the morphological process of verb-attaching affixes in the Thie dialect of the Rote language, focusing on their forms, types, and meanings. The study was conducted in Busalangga, Thie Village, Rote Ndao Regency, using a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected through elicitation techniques such as interviews, note-taking, and audio recordings with native speakers of the Thie dialect as informants. This approach was chosen to accurately describe the linguistic features of the dialect in its natural context. The findings reveal that the Thie dialect employs two major types of affixation processes: prefixation and circumfixation. The prefix {man-} functions as a derivational morpheme that forms agent nouns referring to the doer of an action, while the circumfix {man-...-k} indicates agentive nouns expressing past or completed actions. These morphological processes show the productivity and complexity of the Thie dialect, contributing to a deeper understanding of word formation in Austronesian languages and the linguistic richness of local dialects in Indonesia.
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF MIND MAPPING FOR PREPARING PRESENTATION MATERIALS IN SPEAKING CLASS: A STUDY ON THE FOURTH-SEMESTER STUDENTS OF THE ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT NUSA CENDANA UNIVERSITY
Presentations are a main activity in speaking classes used to improve speaking skills. However, many students still give their presentations in ways that are often deemed ineffective. One of the influencing factors is the use of ineffective presentation material preparation techniques. Therefore, this study explores the perceptions of students when using mind maps to prepare presentation materials. The research method that was used in this research was descriptive qualitative research method. The subject of this research were 21 respondents in the English Education Study Program at Nusa Cendana University. The writer used a Likert scale questionnaire and conducted interviews with six selected respondents. The research found that: 1) Students responded positively to the use of mind mapping as a tool for preparing presentation materials in the speaking class. The technique helped them organize ideas within their presentations, build confidence, enhance their critical thinking, and reduce their speaking anxiety. 2) There were three types of mind maps that students used to prepare presentation materials, there are: syllabus mind map, chapter mind map and paragraph mind map. The type of mind mapping used is based on the purpose and needs of students in preparing presentation materials. 3) Students also encountered challenges or drawbacks when using mind mapping to break down complex information. They therefore needed a deeper understanding of the technique and to apply it according to the specific needs or problems to be addressed.
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The Impact of Using Grammarly on Writing Skills of Second Semester English Language Students of Nusa Cendana University in the Academic Year 2024/2025
The aims of this study were to examine the impact of Grammarly on students’ writing skills, focusing on grammar, coherence, vocabulary, and overall quality, and explore how students utilized Grammarly in their writing process. The data were collected through a writing test in forms of descriptive texts with topics of person, event, and place, and interviews to explore students’ perceptions of Grammarly. Grammarly was applied as a supporting tool, and the writing results were analysed using the COVGM rubric (Content, Organization, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Mechanic). The findings show that Grammarly helps students improve their grammar accuracy, enrich vocabulary, and organize ideas more coherently. In addition, interview results reveal that students feel more confident and motivated in writing since Grammarly provides real-time feedback and practical suggestions. This study concludes that Grammarly has a positive impact on students’ writing development and can be used as a complementary tool in academic writing courses.
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A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Swear Words Used by The Members of Kaka Botek Futsal Club
This study entitled “A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Swear Words Used by the Members of Kaka Botek Futsal Club” aims to identify and analyze the types, functions, and motives of swear words used by the members of Kaka Botek Futsal Club in Kupang. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, focusing on natural communication among club members during futsal activities. The data were collected through interviews, observation and documentation, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s model which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the members of Kaka Botek Futsal Club use various types of swear words categorized into expletive, abusive, humorous and auxiliary. The functions of these swear words include expressing anger, disappointment, surprise, admiration, humor, and familiarity, motivation, showing that swearing is not always negative but can serve as a tool for social bonding and emotional expression. The motives behind their use are psychological (as emotional release), social (to build intimacy or express solidarity), and linguistic (to emphasize speech or add humor). In conclusion, the use of swear words among the members of Kaka Botek Futsal Club plays a significant sociolinguistic role in shaping group identity, maintaining solidarity, and expressing emotions in a culturally accepted and context-dependent manner. The study highlights that swear words, within informal sports communities, can serve as a natural and meaningful form of communication rather than merely an impolite expression.
Kaka Botek Futsal Club, sociolinguistic, swear words
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English Needs Analysis in the Hospitality Industry in Lombok: A Case Study of Hotel Receptionists and Tour Guides
The hospitality sector, as one of the vital components of the tourism industry, requires English language competence that differs from general English, as it involves a wide range of technical terms and context-specific communication. In particular, hotel receptionists and tour guides require appropriate and contextually accurate English proficiency to ensure effective and satisfactory communication with international guests. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the specific English language needs of these two professions in Lombok, particularly in terms of vocabulary, communication patterns, and language functions used in professional contexts. The main issue addressed in this study is the limited number of in-depth investigations into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) needs in the hospitality sector in Lombok, especially for hotel receptionists and tour guides. This study employed purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques. The sample size was determined based on data saturation and involved approximately 15–20 hotel receptionists and 15–20 tour guides from star-rated hotels and leading travel agencies in Lombok. The findings indicate that speaking and listening skills are the most essential competencies, as they are directly involved in interaction with international guests. Writing, reading, vocabulary, and grammar remain important as supporting skills to ensure accurate and professional communication. In addition, there is a strong need for job-related vocabulary and expressions, such as those related to reservations, facilities, complaint handling, and local culture. The main challenges faced by hospitality workers include limited vocabulary mastery, differences in accents, and low confidence in using English.
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A MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY ON VERBS IN WEWEWA TENGAH DIALECT OF WEWEWA LANGUAGE WITH THE EMPHASIS ON PREFIXATION
This study investigates the process of prefixation in the Central Wewewa dialect of the Wewewa language, which is spoken in Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. The primary objectives of this research are to describe the morphological processes involved in verb formation through prefixation and to explain the meanings and grammatical functions of the prefixes. The study applies a descriptive-qualitative method, where data were obtained through elicitation, interviews, and natural conversations with native speakers in Wee Rame Village. The findings reveal four main types of prefixes used in verb formation: causative prefixes (pa-, ma-), reciprocal prefix (pa-), anticausative prefixes (ma-, man-, mang-), and derivational prefixes (pa-, ma-). These prefixes exhibit distinct morphological and semantic functions, indicating that prefixation in the Wewewa Tengah dialect not only generates new verbs but also encodes relationships between agents, actions, and events. Phonological processes such as nasal assimilation and semantic processes such as valency change are also found to in formation. Overall, the study concludes prefixation the Wewewa Tengah dialect is a morphological that reflects both grammatical and cultural aspects of the language, contributing to the broader understanding and documentation of Austronesian linguistic diversity.
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An Analysis of Compound Sentences found in the Novel Percy Jackson: The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
The aims of this research are: (1) to analyze the types of compound sentences found in the novel Percy Jackson: The Titan’s Curse based on the theory proposed by Quirk and Greenbaum (1973). (2) to find out which coordinators of compound sentence that mostly used in the novel Percy Jackson: The Titan’s Curse based on the theory proposed by Quirk and Greenbaum (1973). The method used in this study was descriptive qualitative. The data were collected through documentation, observation, and note-taking by identifying compound sentences within the novel. The findings reveal that there are two types of compound sentences found in the novel: compound sentence with syndetic coordinator (using conjunctions such as "and", "but", "so", “or”, and “yet”) and compound sentence with asyndetic coordinator (using punctuation such as commas and semicolons). Among these, syndetic coordinator is the most dominant with 89.88% of the data, while asyndetic coordinator appears in only 10.12% of the data. The most used Syndetic coordinator is “but,” followed by “and”, “so”, “or”, and “yet”, while the most used Asyndetic coordinators is “comma” followed by “semicolon.” These results indicate that the use of compound sentences supports the novel’s fast-paced, clear, and accessible narrative style, particularly for young adult readers. This study is expected to contribute to the teaching of English sentence structure and serve as a reference for further research in linguistics and literature, especially Novel.
Asyndetic Coordinator, Compound Sentences, Syndetic Coordinators
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AN ANALYSIS OF CHARACTER VALUES IN EMPO POTI MESE AND LANUR AGU TIMUNG TE’E FOLKLORES OF MANGGARAI PEOPLE IN MANGGARAI LANGUAGE
This research entitled "An Analysis of Character Values in Empo Poti Mese and Lanur Agu Timung Te'e Folklores of Manggarai People in Manggarai Language”, explores the character values embedded in two Manggarai folktales: Empo Poti Mese and Lanur Agu Timung Te'e. The research aims to identify the character values and analyze the comparison of character values cointained in the folktales Empo Poti Mese and Lanur Agu Timung Te'e. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with text analysis as the main approach. Text analysis is conducted to identify and interpret the character values contained in the folklores Empo Poti Mese and Lanur Agu Timung Te'e. The analysis reveals that both folktales reflect various character values deeply rooted in the cultural context of the Manggarai people, such as intelligence, justice, cooperation, perseverance, appreciation of beauty and cultural preservation. The study also finds that Empo Poti Mese emphasizes the value of courage, while Lanur Agu Timung Te'e highlights the values of wisdom and loyalty. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Manggarai folktales and their role in shaping character values.
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AN ANALYSIS OF RHYMES AND MEANINGS IN THE FUNERAL SONG LYRICS OF LAKU MERIN IN TETUN LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN LASIOLAT VILLAGE, BELU REGENCY
This research is entitled “An Analysis of Rhymes and Meanings in the Funeral Song Lyrics of Laku Merin in Tetun Language Spoken in Lasiolat Village, Belu Regency.’’ The purpose of this study is to identify the types of rhymes found in the Laku Merin lyrics and to analyze the meanings contained within them. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews, documentation, and recording. The informants are traditional leaders and native speakers of the Tetun language in Lasiolat Village. The findings reveal that the Laku Merin lyrics contain three types of rhymes, including identical rhymes, end rhymes, and perfect rhymes. Furthermore, based on Geoffrey Leech’s theory of meaning, the lyrics express several types of meaning, namely connotative, social, affective, and reflected meaning. These findings indicate that Laku Merin is not merely an expression of grief in funeral ceremonies but also serves as a medium of consolation, respect for the deceased, and preservation of the Tetun language and cultural identity of the Lasiolat community.
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An Analysis of Vocabulary Learning Strategies among Second Semester Students of the English Education Study Program at Nusa Cendana University in the Academic Year 2024/2025
This research aimed to analyze the types of vocabulary learning strategies used by second semester students of the English Study Program at Nusa Cendana University in the academic year 2024/2025. The objectives are to identify types of strategies they used, the most and least used strategies, and to explore students’ opinions regarding their use of these strategies. The research used a mixed-method design. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on Schmitt’s taxonomy (1997) and followed by interviews. The results showed that students used all five categories of strategies: memory, cognitive, determination, metacognitive, and social. The most frequently used strategies were interacting in social media (social), repeatedly using words in sentence (cognitive), guessing the meaning of word from the context in sentence (determination), listening to podcasts, musics or movies (metacognitive), and relating them to personal opinion (memory). Meanwhile, the less frequently used strategies included speaking directly with native speakers (social), setting targets to learn new words (metacognitive), analyzing word parts (determination), making vocabulary flashcard (cognitive), and studying the spelling of words (memory). This finding indicates that students preferred strategies that involve active engagement and practice rather than mechanical memorization. They believed that repetition, contextual learning, and exposure to English through media were effective in helping them remember and apply new vocabulary. Factors such as comfort, motivation, learning style, and confidence were found to influence their choice of strategies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mesri Sriyanti Malelak Nggi, Drs. Alexander H. Kabelen, MA, Antonia Tefa, S.S., M.TESOL (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AN ANALYSIS OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED IN EFL CLASSROOM INTERACTION AT 11TH GRADES OF SMA NEGERI 1 TITEHENA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
This study addresses two main questions: first, what are the politeness strategies used by teachers in classroom interaction. Second, what approach do teachers use to communicate politely in EFL classrooms. The purpose of this study was to find out the politeness strategies used by teachers and to find out the approach used by teachers in grade eleven in implementing the politeness strategies. Qualitative methods were applied in this study. Data collection was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Titehena in February 2025, specifically focusing on teachers who teach in grade eleven. The results of the study showed that politeness strategies were indeed used by teachers in classroom interaction. Four strategies were used in classroom interaction: bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, and off-record strategies. Data collected from teachers revealed 59 politeness strategy utterances: 25 positive politeness utterances and 22 negative politeness utterances, 9 bald on record utterances, and the least was off-record 3 utterances. Two approaches were found using the pragmatic concept, namely the linguistic approach and the pedagogical approach.
PRAGMATICS, POLITENESS STRATEGIES, CLASSROOM INTERACTION, EFL CLASSROOM
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