This study investigated the effectiveness of digital flashcards in improving the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Taruna Sakti Pekanbaru using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design. The data were collected through a 30-item multiple-choice vocabulary test administered before and after the treatment. The results showed that the mean score increased from 64.0…
Previous studies have demonstrated that metaphor plays an essential role in song lyrics across various genres. However, limited attention has been given to the analysis of love metaphors in Ed Sheeran’s song lyrics from a cognitive linguistic perspective. This research addresses this gap by examining how love is conceptualised through metaphor in Ed Sheeran’s love-themed songs. The study ai…
This research focuses on the use of technology in English learning, where technology has been developing quite over the recent years, especially in education field. The use of technology, such as social media like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are mostly popular among young people. Students in teenage phase are so in tuned with their phones where social media can easily be found and …
This study aims to investigate culture, namely type culture and categorical culture. This study examines the representation of type culture in the theme of „small c‟ culture in three common EFL textbooks: When English Rings Bell VII, When English Rings Bell VIII, and English Think Globally Act Locally IX. The analysis of the textbook content was conducted using a framework developed by Cort…
This thesis investigates Teacher’s Talk in EFL classroom interaction at Abdurrab Foundation School Pekanbaru, focusing on how teachers use language to manage instruction, facilitate interaction, and support students’ learning. In Indonesian EFL contexts, English exposure outside the classroom is limited, making classroom interaction the primary space for students to engage with the target l…
This study examines the contribution of students’ self-confidence, self-esteem, and extraversion to speaking skills at the junior high school level in Bengkalis Regency. The study was motivated by persistent difficulties experienced by students who, despite possessing basic linguistic knowledge, often struggle to perform speaking tasks due to anxiety, low confidence, and limited willingness t…
This study aims to analyze the distribution of vocabulary levels in the animated film Inside Out (2015) and to examine its suitability for the CEFR B1 level targeted for senior high school students under the Merdeka Curriculum. The research employed a descriptive quantitative design. The data were obtained from the English subtitle of the film and analyzed using Text Inspector based on the …
Wedding invitations function not only as informational texts but also as cultural artifacts that reflect social values, linguistic practices, and visual symbolism within a society. This study aims to comparatively analyze Indonesian and American wedding invitations by focusing on their linguistic features, design elements, semiotic symbols, and cultural meanings. Specifically, the research exam…
This research has a purpose of exploring senior high school English teachers on the implementation of differentiated instruction under Kurikulum Merdeka. Corresponded to pedagogical demands of EFL education in the 21st century and the learning flexibility, this research intended to explore how differentiated instruction was understood, acknowledged and practiced by English teachers from public …
This study investigates the correlation between English teachers’ teaching style preferences, students’ learning style preferences, and students’ reading comprehension at State Junior High Schools in Tembilahan. The research is driven by persistent challenges related to students’ limited awareness of their learning styles, difficulties in reading comprehension resulting from instruction…
Reading skills is a crucial skill for English language learners, enabling them to acquire knowledge of information. However, reading comprehension remains a challenging skill for high school students, especially at MA Muhammadiyah Pekanbaru, mainly due to limited vocabulary. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Quizizz in improving students’ reading comprehension on…
The quick development of artificial intelligence has introduced new digital tools that support learning activities, including in the field of language education. One of the most widely used AI tools is ChatGPT, which provides interactive assistance for various academic tasks. This study aims to investigate the usage patterns of ChatGPT as a tool to support reading comprehension among students o…
Rapid developments in learning strategies have spurred the use of innovative techniques to improve student learning outcomes, particularly in reading comprehension. One such technique is mind mapping, which helps students organize and understand information effectively. This study aims to determine the effect of using mind mapping on students’ reading ability when reading recount texts. Th…
Students’ perceptions is an important factor in determining the effectiveness of teaching and learning, especially in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. However, some students still face challenges such as low confidence, anxiety, limited vocabulary, and lack of engagement in classroom interaction. These issues are often influenced by how teachers communicate and interact during the…
Students’ perception is an important factor in determining the effectiveness of learning media in the teaching and learning process. At SMAN 2 Tambang, the use of learning media is still limited due to inadequate facilities, which may affect students’ interest, concentration, and participation in learning English. Therefore, teachers utilize Microsoft PowerPoint as an alternative instructio…
This research investigates university students’ perceptions of using TikTok as a medium for learning English pronunciation. The increasing integration of technology and social media in education has created new opportunities for language learning. TikTok, as a widely used platform among students, provides various short videos that demonstrate English pronunciation, including word pronunciatio…
Abstract: This study explores the development of animated videos for teaching refusal speech acts. It employs a Research and Development (R&D) design using the ADDIE model, limited to the Analysis, Design, and Development stages (Sugiyono, 2017). The research was carried out at the English Study Program of Universitas Riau during the 2023/2024 academic year. The participants included 39 stud…
The mastery of English as an international language has become increasingly important in the 21st century, particularly for communication and academic development. However, many Indonesian learners still face difficulties in improving their English proficiency due to limited vocabulary. Vocabulary plays a fundamental role in supporting language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and w…
This study aimed to find out the perceptions of English Education Study Program students about using TikTok videos for learning English pronunciation. Pronunciation is an important component of speaking skills, but students often have limited exposure to authentic pronunciation. As TikTok is becoming increasingly popular, this application can be used to learn through short videos. This study us…
This study investigates the learning strategies used by second-semester students in the English Education Study Program during reading and writing activities in the Intermediate Reading and Writing course. Employing a quantitative descriptive design, the study involved 117 students selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire covering metacogni…