Reading comprehension is an important skill for mastering English, as it serves as a foundation for comprehending information effectively. Achieving such comprehension is recognizing letters and words and mastering the ability to construct meaning. However, students, especially those eight graders at SMPN 1 Tegalrejo, frequently encounter problems in reading comprehension that hinder their acad…
This study aimed to investigate the correlation between vocabulary mastery and listening comprehension among fourth-semester students enrolled in the Academic Listening class at Universitas Tidar. This research was encouraged by the observation that many EFL learners struggle with listening comprehension due to limited vocabulary, which hinders their ability to recognize words, identify main id…
The shift towards student-centered learning in Indonesian higher education has highlighted Project-Based Learning (PjBL), in which students produce authentic outputs such as textbooks. In the Department of English Education of Universitas Tidar, sixth-semester students undertake a final book project for the Intercultural Communication course as a PjBL assignment. However, although this project …
Speech acts constitute an essential aspect of pragmatic competence because they enable language users to perform communicative functions through utterances. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, students are expected not only to produce grammatically accurate sentences but also to communicate appropriately in different social contexts. Nevertheless, many students still encounter diff…
Writing is one of the essential language skills that students need to master. However, many students still face difficulties in writing descriptive texts due to limited vocabulary, lack of ideas, and low motivation. Therefore, an appropriate teaching model is needed to improve students’ motivation and writing skills. One of the learning models that can be applied is the Cooperative Integrated…
Vocabulary is the set of words that a person possesses, and it is a fundamental component that supports language skills and language acquisition. However, learning vocabulary in a foreign language can be challenging. Therefore, teachers need to apply appropriate strategies that align with students’ abilities and characteristics. In elementary schools, vocabulary mastery becomes a crucial aspe…
Writing is an essential English skill that students must master; however, many still struggle to organize ideas, select appropriate vocabulary, and apply grammar in descriptive writing skills. Therefore, effective teaching strategies are needed. Project-Based Learning (PJBL), combined with Picture Series as visual media, is an effective approach to facilitate collaborative learning and provide …
One of the key language skills that students must acquire in learning English is speaking. However, many students still face difficulties in communicating due to limited vocabulary, lack of confidence, and insufficient speaking practice. Therefore, appropriate learning media are needed to improve students’ speaking skills. This study aimed to determine whether the Busuu Application significan…
Writing is one of the most essential skills that students have to master to express their feelings, emotions, and ideas. However, the eighth graders still struggle to learn writing skill, especially narrative writing. The complexity of writing causes these problems, which lead the students to fail to meet the minimum standard criteria. Implementing an engaging and interesting learning strategy …
Analytical exposition writing is one of the essential skills that students need to master in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning because it requires them to present logical arguments, organize ideas coherently, and support their opinions with relevant evidence. However, many students experience difficulties in developing arguments, organizing ideas coherently, and using appropriate gra…