Indonesian Journal of ELT and Applied Linguistics

The Way EFL students' using English language in oral communication in the classroom (what they concern)

2025-01-26T15:26:46+00:00

Oral communication skills in English are one of the important aspects that must be mastered by EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students to support real language learning and application. However, the use of English in oral communication in the classroom is often a challenge for students, especially in environments where English is not their mother tongue. This research aims to identify and analyze the way EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students use English in oral communication in the classroom and what they concern about. Through qualitative methods and data collection in the form of class observations and interviews, the subject of this research is an English education student. The research results show that the students’ focus is: grammar, pronunciation, and listening. This research provides important insights for educators in designing teaching strategies that support students’ oral communication skills in EFL learning environments. By creating a learning environment that supports and encourages students to actively speak English, it is hoped that their oral communication skills can develop significantly.

Exploring EFL Student’s Strategy In Improving Public Speaking Skill

2025-01-26T15:50:30+00:00

Keterampilan berbicara di depan umum merupakan suatu keharusan bagi siswa EFL untuk meraih kesuksesan disekolah, pekerjaan, dan bahkan kehidupan. (Lucas 2009,10) di dalam bukunya: “Sepanjang sejarah, orang-orang telah menggunakan public speaking (berbicara didepan umum) sebagai sarana komunikasi yang penting. Public speaking (berbicara didepan umum) merupakan cara untuk menyampaikan ide-ide yang ada kepada publik, membagikannya kepada orang lain, dan memengaruhi orang lain”. Keterampilan ini dianggap sebagai keterampilan penting yang membantu siswa untuk menjadi lebih fasih dan percaya diri dalam presentasi dan komunikasi. Mengingat pentingnya public speaking (berbicara disepan umum), tidak mengherankan bahwa keterampilan ini telah diajarkan dan dipelajari di seluruh dunia selama ribuan tahun. Dan bagi setiap individu, pasti ada strategi mereka sendiri untuk meningatkan keterampilan berbicara didepan umum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui atau menyelidiki strategi siswa EFL dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara di depan umum mereka. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian mini ini mengeksplorasi pengalaman dan perspektif siswa tentang proses peningkatan keterampilan berbicara di depan umum mereka. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan 4 siswa yang dipilih menggunakan purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan grounded theory menghasilkan temuan bahwa siswa EFL menggunakan berbagai strategi kognitif, efektif, dan sosial untuk mengatasi tantangan dalam berbicara di depan umum. Tujuan dari penelitian mini ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan kepada siswa EFL lainnya tentang strategi apa yang dapat dicoba dan digunakan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara di depan umum.

THE STUDENTS PREPARATION BEFORE PRESENTATION IN THE CLASS

2025-01-28T03:29:38+00:00

Effective classroom presentations require meticulous preparation to ensure successful communication and audience engagement. This mini research explores key aspects of student preparation, emphasizing the significance of thorough research, clear organization, engaging delivery, and effective practice. By conducting in-depth research, students can gather credible information and develop a strong foundation for their presentation. Organizing the content logically, using outlines, and incorporating visual aids enhances clarity and audience comprehension. Rehearsing the presentation, practicing timing, and incorporating feedback from peers or instructors can significantly improve delivery, build confidence, and minimize anxiety. Ultimately, thorough preparation empowers students to deliver impactful presentations that effectively convey their message and achieve their desired learning objectives.

An Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Skill

2025-01-28T08:55:07+00:00

Mata Najwa is a talk show program broadcasted by Metro TV in an interview format. In every interview, the interviewer's communication skills play an important role in determining the success of the program. Effective communication techniques on television aim to dig up information and provide entertainment, so that good communication skills are needed so that the interview runs smoothly and is interesting for the audience.

The topics raised in the Mata Najwa program provide inspiration and insight to the audience. This program is considered to have higher quality than other talk shows, with various themes covering social, economic, and inspirational aspects.

This study focuses on the episode "Habibie & Suara Putra Negeri" from Mata Najwa. This episode was chosen because it has inspirational value and provides social insight, although it is not directly related to formal education. The problem studied in this study is how the verbal and nonverbal communication techniques used by Najwa Shihab in the episode. The purpose of the study was to understand the communication approach applied by Najwa Shihab during the interview in the episode "Habibie & Suara Putra Negeri."

This research approach uses a qualitative descriptive method. Based on the results of the study, it was found that Najwa Shihab uses a lot of persuasive communication techniques as the main strategy. In addition, other techniques such as instructive, informative, and humanistic are also used in the interview. Persuasive communication techniques can be seen from Najwa's use of verbal language that encourages and convinces the interviewee to provide answers according to the direction of the conversation. Najwa also succeeded in creating a comfortable atmosphere so that the interviewee tends to be open and answer every question asked.

The nonverbal language used by Najwa Shihab in this episode includes supporting the chin, leaning the body, and repeated hand movements. Meanwhile, nonverbal language that appears less frequently includes nodding the head, smiling, shaking hands, frowning, body movements, eyebrow movements, eye movements, and maintaining a professional appearance.

From this study, it can be concluded that Najwa Shihab predominantly uses persuasive communication techniques in the episode "Habibie & Suara Putra Negeri." Verbal language that persuades and encourages the interviewee to respond according to the interviewer's expectations is Najwa Shihab's characteristic. Nonverbal language such as supporting the chin, leaning the body, and hand movements are often used to strengthen effective communication and attract the audience's attention.

Masks Of Morality: Social Class and Hypocrisy In Victorian Fiction, Victorian Period English Literature

2025-01-28T09:19:59+00:00

Mini Research ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari representasi kelas sosial dan moralitas dalam sastra Victoria dengan penekanan khusus pada novel Oliver Twist karya Charles Dickens. Dalam sastra Victoria, hubungan antara kelas sosial dan moralitas seringkali sarat dengan kompleksitas, oleh karena itu, penelitian mini ini juga akan mengeksplorasi hubungan tersebut. Penelitian ini akan mengeksplorasi bagaimana novel-novel Victoria menampilkan pemeliharaan norma moral ke luar yang menyembunyikan kondisi sosial dan ekonomi yang sebenarnya. Melalui pembacaan dan analisis mendalam terhadap teks-teks penting dari periode tersebut, esai ini akan menggambarkan bagaimana keputusan moral para karakter dipengaruhi oleh posisi sosial mereka dan bagaimana gagasan budaya tentang apa yang dianggap sebagai moralitas terus-menerus dimanipulasi untuk mempertahankan pembagian kelas dan memperkuat struktur ketidaksetaraan yang menekan. Terjadi banyak industrialisasi dan urbanisasi selama era Victoria (1837-1901), dan hal ini tercermin dalam tema dan karakter sastra pada periode ini, serta struktur sosial yang sangat ketat. Hal ini, pada gilirannya, memungkinkan Dickens untuk menggunakan tulisannya sebagai kendaraan untuk komentar sosial, dan pada akhirnya menggunakan tulisannya untuk menyerukan empati terhadap kaum miskin. Dengan menganalisis Oliver Twist, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bagaimana para penulis Victoria menggunakan karya mereka untuk meningkatkan kesadaran akan isu-isu sosial, seringkali menanamkan pelajaran moral untuk mendorong reformasi.