Japanese is one of the foreign languages studied in Indonesia, especially at the high school level (SMA/MA). The development of Japanese language learning in secondary schools in Indonesia aligns with the evolving curriculum. Various methods, strategies, and techniques for teaching Japanese in high schools are part of the innovation aimed at improving learning outcomes and student motivation. O…
The reason this research was conducted was because students had difficulties in learning Japanese and teachers had not yet mastered correctly implementing learning with Student Centered Learning to overcome these problems, so researchers needed to re-motivate how to learn with SCL so that learning outcomes were maximized. This research is a quantitative descriptive study which aims to determine…
: This study aims to investigate vocabulary mastery and speaking Japanese among 2020 year students of the Japanese Language Education program at the University of Riau. data were collected through a written test administered to 25 students selected through total sampling. Statistical analysis shows the results of the written test reveal variations in vocabulary mastery, with the vocabulary grou…
This study is a quantitative research analyzed using statistical and descriptive methods. The aim of this research is to describe the perceptions of students in the Japanese Language Education program at Riau University towards the Sakura Tips Podcast as a medium for basic listening learning. The data collection technique used in this research is a questionnaire. The sample consists of 16 stude…
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…
Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian dan pengembangan (R&D) yang berjudul Pengembangan Modul Elektronik Teks Biografi Berbasis Ispring Suite di SMAN 1 Keritang. Adapun rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) Bagaimana kualitas pengembangan modul elektronik berbasis ispring suite pada materi teks biografi di SMA Negeri 1 Keritang? (2) Bagaimana kepraktisan modul elektronik berbasis …
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…
Abstract: This research aims to find out the students’ ability in writing narrative text. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The researcher used written tests as instruments. The populations in this study were first year students of SMP Education 21 Pekanbaru. School year 2022/2023. The sample was selected using cluster random sampling. The findings showed that stud…
This research is a quantitative descriptive study which aims to determine the perceptions of class 2020 students regarding the use of E-Learning Minato. The population and sample in this research are all students from the class of 2020, totaling 25 students. The instrument used in this research was a questionnaire consisting of 26 statements. Based on the results of the questionnaire analysis, …
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…