The research entitled “An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Writing Descriptive Text at SMKN 1 Pekanbaru” by Reza Silviawati aimed to analyze the writing skills of tenth-grade students in composing descriptive texts in English. The study was motivated by the increasing importance of English as a global language and Indonesia’s low ranking in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) in 20…
This research was conducted to find out the effect of digital comic on the students’ mastery in English simple present tense. This research used quantitative research with pre-experimental design. One-group Pretest-Posttest was used as the research design. In this design, one group of students was selected in order to measure their level of progress before and after the treatment. 23 students…
This study aimed to analyze the types and meanings of conceptual metaphors of love found in Olivia Rodrigo's song lyrics from the SOUR album. This research uses Lakoff and Johnson's (2003) Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) which classifies conceptualmetaphors into three types, namely orientational metaphors, structural metaphors, and ontological metaphors. This research uses a qualitative method…
This research investigates the correlation between students’ mastery of past tense and their ability to write recount texts at the tenth grade of SMKN 1 Pekanbaru. The study is based on the premise that grammar, especially verb tenses, is fundamental to effective writing, particularly in recounting past experiences. Using a quantitative descriptive design, the researcher collected data f…
This study investigates the correlation between vocabulary mastery and the ability to write descriptive texts among Grade X students at SMAN 2 Dumai. The research aims to determine the extent of students’ vocabulary knowledge, their proficiency in writing descriptive texts, and whether a significant relationship exists between the two variables. Employing a quantitative correlational res…
This research discusses the use of figurative language in the Netflix series Adolescence in 2025. The aim of this research is to identify the types of figurative language used in the spoken dialogue of characters in the series, with a focus on Jamie Miller and other significant characters. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a content analysis approach. The data consist of …
Figurative language is part of the semantic. As we know that with semantic we can know the true meaning in a song. Figurative language is language which employs various figures os speech. This analyses the figurative language are used in Ricky Montgomery’s song lyrics. It is expected that the result of this study will be useful for the students of linguistics since this study is done base…
This study investigated the difficulties in speaking English experienced by second-year students at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Pekanbaru. Recognizing that speaking is a vital skill for real-life communication, the research addressed common issues students face, such as limited vocabulary, grammatical errors, pronunciation difficulties, anxiety, and lack of speaking opportunities. Used a mixed-method ap…
This study aims to explore students' perceptions of the Know-Want to Know- Learned (KWL) strategy in comprehending narrative texts among first-year students at SMA N 15 Pekanbaru. This research addresses common challenges that students face in comprehending English texts, particularly narrative texts, such as limited vocabulary, lack of background knowledge, and low engagement. The KWL stra…
This study aims to explore the types and frequency of reading strategies used by fourth-semester students in Riau University's English Department. This study employed a descriptive-quantitative design, using the Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS) by Mokhtari and Sheorey (2002). Data was collected from 38 students through an online questionnaire, with the results showing that the Problem So…
Teacher education has been greatly impacted by the quick development of educational technology, especially in the area of improving technological proficiency using the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. The primary objective of this study is to determine how Universitas Riau pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers perceive their comprehension…
The research titled 'Expressive Speech Acts of Denny Siregar on the YouTube Channel 2045TV' aims to describe the forms and functions of expressive speech acts in Denny Siregar's narration on the 2045TV YouTube channel. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method. The data in this study includes the forms and functions of expressive speech acts of Denny Siregar in 8 videos based on t…
ABSTRACT Townhouse housing is an efficient housing solution amidst limited urban land. In Pekanbaru, rapid urban growth demands a residential design concept that not only meets space needs but also pays attention to sustainability and environmental balance. This study aims to design a townhouse residential area with an organic architectural approach that emphasizes harmony between buildings, p…
ABSTRACT The development of digital technology has had a significant impact on the photography service industry, particularly in terms of service efficiency and customer accessibility. In Pekanbaru, most photo studios still rely on manual booking systems through social media, which often cause problems in data management, scheduling, and marketing effectiveness. This study aims to design and d…
ABSTRACT Tomatoes were classified as climacteric fruit with a hight water content of up to 94%, which caused them to spoil quickly. The method used to extend the shelf life and inhibit spoilage was the application of an edible coating. This research aimed to determine the best concentration of corn starch in the production of edible coating on tomatoes during storage. The study was carried…
ABSTRACT Forest destruction is a process, method or act of destroying forests through illegal logging activities, use of forest areas without permits or use of permits that are contrary to the aims and objectives of granting permits in forest areas that have been determined, have been designated, or are being processed for determination by the government. . In this case, forest destruction occ…
This study investigates the speaking challenges encountered by 40 students of the English Study Program at Universitas Riau through a descriptive quantitative approach. Using a structured 24-item questionnaire, the findings reveal moderate difficulties in various aspects of speaking, with vocabulary knowledge emerging as the most significant obstacle (Mean = 3.28). Limited lexical resources pla…
The constant changes in curriculum had made the teachers struggled to keep up with the use of technology in their learning and teaching process. While the researcher focused on the vocabulary in writing descriptive text by using flashcard for any high school to use, the researcher chose English teachers and some students from SMAN 3 Pekanbaru as the basis. Therefore, this research aimed to deve…
Vocabulary is considered the most important component of language. Many terms must be acquired and used correctly in listening, speaking, and writing skills that can help with the success of learning English. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the use of Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile) enhances students’ vocabulary knowledge at SMPS IT AL …
This Research, entitled “An Analysis of Language Learning Strategies of the Students of English Study Program of FKIP,” aims to find out the language learning strategies used by students, and also to find out the most and the least used language learning strategies by students of the English Study Program of FKIP. This study used a descriptive quantitative research design, with a population…