This study Investigated the types and reasons for code-switching used by students of the English Study Program at Riau University in WhatsApp group communication. As digital communication has increasingly expanded into academic and social interactions, code-switching has emerged as a common linguistic behavior among bilingual and multilingual speakers. By employing a qualitative content analysi…
This research is motivated by the low literacy levels of students in English language learning, particularly in the reading element. Several factors cause this: a) an inappropriate learning approach, b) monotonous learning media that fail to engage students in understanding the content, and c) limited literacy resources in the learning process. Concerning this, this research aims to produce an …
ABSTRACT The Correlation Between Self Efficacy and Reading Comprehension Ability at the Tenth Grade Students’ SMAN 8 Tanjabtim Deki Saputra1 Rumiri Rotua Aruan2 Masyhur3 Email: [email protected] English Study Program, Language and Arts Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia The purpose of this…
Abstract: This study explores the effectiveness of using the Hello English application to improve vocabulary mastery on descriptive text of the tenth-grade students of SMAN 5 Pekanbaru. The research method was a pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test and post-test. A total of 38 students of class X.3 became the sample of this study. Data was collected through a multiple-ch…
Abstract: This study aims to identify the types and the functions of swear words used by the characters in Rian Johnson’s movie entitled Glass Onion: A Knives out Mystery (2022). This study is conducted by using qualitative method and the findings are explained descriptively. Data were generated from the movie script, in the form of utterances, dialogues, and conversations that contain swear …
Abstract: Vocabulary plays a crucial function in learning English because it connects the four language abilities: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. As a result, teaching approaches are required to effectively teach vocabulary. By using the TPR method, it is hoped that vocabulary learning can be easier to understand and remember by young children at SD N 192 Pekanbaru The goal of this …
Many students still face challenges in producing high-quality translations. This research is to find out the ability of the third-year students of English department of University of Riau in translating an Indonesian text to English using NAATI Correction Code guide. The researcher used Quantitative research and descriptive approach as the design. It was carried out from August to September 202…
This research focuses on developing an interactive E-Worksheet using Liveworksheets to teach reading recount texts to Grade X students, responding to the limitations of traditional teaching methods. It highlights the need for engaging, technology-based learning tools in line with the Merdeka Curriculum. The E-Worksheet was created and validated through the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Develop…
This research addresses the need for effective instructional media in teaching English descriptive texts to X-grade students. The study aims to develop and validate Liveworksheets as interactive instructional media to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Utilizing the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) the study included need and curriculum anal…
The aim of this research is to identify the types and meaning of figurative language that found in the Jakarta Post Newspaper that was published on July, 22-26, 2024. The research used qualitative content analysis. The researcher collected the data by non-participant observation, data was collected through documentation techniques. The research found 45 sentence that used figurative language. T…
Code mixing is a common phonemon in societies where two or more languages are used within one sentence. Data was collected through documentation technique because the data source from boy William’s video YouTube channel with guest star actor Reza Rahardian. This research has two objectives. Firstly, the research aims to identify the various types of code mixing in this video using Muysken's t…
Speaking is an important part of everyone's life. This study aims to determine the level of speaking anxiety in the classroom of students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu and to find out the factors that influence speaking anxiety on the speaking ability of eighth grade students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu. This research uses mixed Sequential Explanatory method, conducted in …
The use of technology in learning is essential in the 4.0 era. However, English learning at SMA Negeri 2 Tambang still relies on conventional methods, especially in teaching procedure text. This makes students less active and affects their learning outcomes. This research aimed to find out the impact of using the Quizizz application, especially the Lesson Mode and Paper Mode features, on the le…
The role of speaking skill as one of the basic skills of mastering English is important to be given special attention, especially for EFL Students. The popularity of ELSA Speak as an application that is widely used to help improve speaking skills has led to a lot of research on the application. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research with the systematic literature review method to find s…
There are still obstacles faced by teachers in implementing the kurikulum merdeka. The teachers still do not understand the implementation of the kurikulum merdeka, because there is still a lack of socialization or training related to the kurikulum merdeka. However, there are still many other problems that need further research. So this study aims to find out the problems faced by teachers …
This study examines the role of slang in communication and identity formation in the film Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between. The data were analyzed using Pavlik’s (2017) theory of word formation and Zhou and Fan's (2013) framework for the functions of slang, with dictionaries employed to determine the meanings of slang expressions. A qualitative descriptive approach was applied, with …
This research focuses on developing interactive PowerPoint materials using the ADDIE model of development. Employing the Research and Development (R&D) method, the research involved first-semester students from the English Study Program at Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, who were enrolled in a Vocabulary course. Data were collected through a needs analysis questionnaire and expert judgment validat…
This study aimed to investigate the metacognitive awareness listening strategies that students commonly employ in their listening comprehension.. The study used explanatory mixed-method research design. The data were acquired using a questionnaire adapted from Vandergrift (2006) and through an interview. The respondents in this study were fifth-semester students of the English Study Program at …
This pre-experimental research aims to determine the effect of Snowball Throwing on the writing ability of students of SMAN 2 Sentajo Raya. Specifically, this study answers the research question of whether using Snowball Throwing has an effect on the ability of grade X students of SMAN 2 Sentajo Raya to write a descriptive text. This study used a pre-test, treatment, and post-test methodolo…