The objective of this research is to find out whether there is significant effect of using KWL strategy on understanding descriptive text. This research is a quantitative research with pre-experimental research design (pre-experimental research method). The population of this research was the X grade students of SMAN 3 Tapung Hulu which amounted to 191 students. The sample was class X IPAS 2 wh…
This research investigates the level of reading comprehension ability of third year English students at the University of Riau in comprehending English exposition texts, which is important for academic success but often a challenge for non-native speakers. A quantitative descriptive survey was conducted on 90 third-year students using a 50-question test covering five aspects of comprehension: m…
Backchannels are usually employed to convey feedback from the addressee during conversations. When one person speaks at length, listeners often respond with brief replies to demonstrate engagement and understanding. The prevalence and accessibility of backchannels have increased significantly over time, allowing a wide range of individuals to encounter and use them in various contexts effortles…
This study focuses on the figurative language found in People magazine and Marie Claire magazine’s beauty advertisements that published in December 2022 to October 2023. This study purposes to explore the types of figurative language found in beauty advertisement and also to explain the contextual meaning of the texts containing figurative language used on beauty advertisement of the People m…
Abstract: Since Indonesians' proficiency in English is quite low and English is considered as a foreign language, most universities and government agencies in Indonesia require English tests as an administrative requirement. To have high proficiency in English, most of the universities rely on standardized tests such as TOEFL to measure English language proficiency. Most of the students’ prob…
This research aimed to compare the ability level of male and female students of Junior High School in comprehending English texts. The research was conducted at March 2024. The population of this research was the second-year students of SMP N 5 Pekanbaru with the total number of 70 students (32 males and 38 females). The random sampling technique was used to determine the research sample. The i…
This research aims to portray the students’ perception of the implementation of Team-Based Project in Learning Media class. This is a compulsory subject for the third year students as the characteristic of English Study Program in University of Riau. To answer the questions, the data were obtained through a questionnaire. The findings of the research are expected to contribute to the body of…
This research actually analysed how the students understand about listening comprehension by watching movie. It not only entertains the audience, but also as the media for learning English in this case listening comprehension. Students can enhance their vocabularies, improve their pronunciation and accent. In this research, the researcher used semi quasi-experimental test to collect the data f…
Grammarly is one of the famous Automated Writing Evaluation(AWE) tools used by many students. Many studies reveal that this tool can improve students' writing skills. This research aims to identify the perception of English Study Program Students of FKIP Universitas Riau toward using Grammarly in writing essay. This research used quantitative methods. Questionnaires were used to collect data re…
This study aimed to Identify types and the reasons of using Code Switching in “Java Heat” Movie. This research used descriptive qualitative design. The data source of this research was the script of Java Heat Movie. The finding shows that the types of Code Switching used in this movie were Tag Switching (1 data), Intersentential Switching (2 data), and Intrasentential Switching (14 data).Me…
Abstract: Micro teaching is a training method designed to improve a prospective teacher's ability and basic skills in teaching. Micro teaching provides micro teaching skills that are designed to support prospective teachers to develop and improve their teaching skills in a controlled and supportive environment. Micro-teaching skills are essential tools in teaching toolkit. Basically, micro-teac…
This research discusses the use of Google Translate for writing assignments, focusing on students' perceptions. The intended demographic for this study consists of students enrolled in English language studies programs. The aim of this research is to determine the perception the second year of English Study Program students towards the use of Google Translate for writing assignments. Specifical…
: Enhancing students' reading comprehension in English is crucial for effective communication. Many students in Indonesia face challenges in comprehending narrative texts. This action research aimed to improve reading comprehension among second-grade students at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras by implementing the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategy (PALS). The study combined professional development with ex…
This study aims to analyze the types, functions, and students’ perception of code-switching (hereafter, CS) used by English teacher during teaching-learning at a private school in Pekanbaru, Riau. The subjects of this study were an English teacher of ESL classes and 72 ESL students in the academic year of 2023/2024. This research is a mixed-method study with a qualitative descriptive de…
This study emphasizes the importance of reading comprehension skills taught to first-year students at SMAN 2 Tambang. Understanding text genres is crucial. The research aims to enhance reading comprehension and text analysis skills through the Discovery Learning method. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected numerically and analyzed using SPSS. A quasi-experimental design wa…
This research aims to find out the types of Directive Speech Acts by the main characters “Puss in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" movie and analyze the types of directive speech act that are most dominant used in the movie. The research utilized a qualitative descriptive research approach to qualitatively collect and interpret data for analyzing speech acts, employing the documentation techniq…
The purpose of this research is to find out the difficulties faced by the fourth-semester students of English Study Program of Universitas Riau in speaking skill. This research used descriptive quantitative method. In collecting data, the researcher used a closed questionnaire and 5 point Likert-scale to determine the factors that cause students' difficulties in speaking. The survey consists of…
This pre-experimental research aims to evaluate its efficiency in improving students' vocabulary acquisition at SMPN 8 Rupat. Specifically, this study answers the research question of how effective the mnemonic strategy is in improving students' vocabulary acquisition abilities. This study used a one-group pretest-posttest methodology. A total of 19 students from class VIII A were selected …
This study aimed to identify and analyze the types and functions of code mixing used by Maudy Ayunda on her YouTube channel. Using a qualitative descriptive research design, 15 videos from Maudy Ayunda’s YouTube channel were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through observation and documentation techniques, and analyzed using Hoffmann’s (1991) theories to determine the…
Vocabulary is a basic component of learning English, especially for beginners. Word Wall media offers an engaging and fun way to enhance vocabulary mastery. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of word wall media on students' vocabulary mastery in the seventh grade of SMPN 8 Rupat. The research applied a quasi-experimental design, with two classes as the experimental and con…