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…
This research investigates the relationship between teachers' questioning skills and students’ learning motivation at SMKN 2 Pekanbaru. The study is grounded in the understanding that questioning is a critical instructional strategy used to engage students, stimulate their thinking, and assess their understanding. Effective questioning is believed to influence students' motivation to learn, w…
This research aims to determine the figurative language used in poetry by emily dickinson. The theory used to analyze the figurative language in this research is Keraf (2011). The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with literature review to collect data and information about figurative language. Data analysis consists of three parts of activities, namely data condensation,…
This research is a type of qualitative descriptive research. The purpose of this study is to describe Kurt Lewin's inner conflict of approaching-approaching, moving awaymoving, approaching-moving. Based on the results of the study "Inner Conflict Analysis in the Film Penyalin Cahaya by Director Wregas Bhanuteja", the author found 30 forms of inner conflict and 30 conflict resolutions of the…
This research is based on the purpose of analyzing the form and function of Habib Ja‟far‟s illocution speech act in the Log In event at Close The Door on Deddy Corbuzier‟s youtube channel. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. The data collection technique in this study is the look and record technique. The data analysis technique that can be carried out in th…
This study aims to describe the poetry reading ability of class XI students of SMAN 1 Pangean. The ability to read poetry involves main aspects such as intonation, appreciation, expression, and body language. The method used is quantitative descriptive with a sample of 30 class XI B students. Data were collected through poetry reading tests and direct observation. The results showed that th…
This study was conducted to discuss the satire figures of speech used by the characters in the Santoon Tv animated video. The satire figures of speech in this study are a type of semantic research, because what is studied are the satire figures of speech sentences and the meanings contained in the Santoon Tv animated video. This type of research is qualitative research with the object of resear…
This study aims to find out students’ perceptions on the use of songs in Spotify Application on their idiomatic expression activity. The participants of this study were the third semester students of Universitas Riau. This study used quantitative descriptive research design. Additionally, the data were collected through questionnaire with validity and reliability tested using SPSS 27 and also…
This study aims to identify the translation techniques and the most dominant ones used in the subtitle of an animated movie, and to discuss the phenomena found during the research process. The methodology used in this research is a qualitative analysis with a descriptive approach, but a simple quantitative approach is applied to find out the most dominant techniques. The utterances of two main …
This study aims to find the effect of Think, Talk, Write (TTW) strategy on the writing descriptive text ability of SMK students. The study used a quasi-experimental method with two groups: an experimental class taught using the TTW strategy and a control class using the conventional method. The data collection instrument was a descriptive writing test conducted before (pre-test) and after (post…
This research aims to analyze the use of the language of instruction in English language teaching at SMA Negeri 5 Mandau and students' perceptions of the use of the language of instruction. This research used a descriptive qualitative method approach and involved three teachers and fifteen grade XI students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured intervi…
This research aims to describe the pathos and logos rhetorical techniques used by Habib Ja'far to persuade the public in the CloseThedoor Login Program. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative. The research data was taken from 20 videos in season 1 and season 2. The data collection technique in the study used listening and recording techniques. Then the collected data is analyzed…
Patriarchal culture is a social system in society that places men as rulers or a more dominant gender. Gender discrimination often occurs against women as an impact of patriarchal culture. The Gadis Kretek series raises the theme of feminism and social conflict that occurred in the 1960s which was revealed in 2002. This study aims to describe the forms of gender discrimination found in the Gadi…
This research design is pure experimental research (true experiment), with a pretest post- test control group design, namely research to obtain students' initial scores through giving a pre- test, then giving a final test (post-test) to conclude the research. Based on the results of research carried out in experimental classes using animated film media and control classes using conventional…