English grammar, particularly the mastery of tenses, remains a major challenge for many EFL students in Indonesia. Despite the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes student-centered learning and the use of contextual texts, many students continue to struggle with tenses due to the limited use of engaging media. Observations at SMP Negeri 9 Magelang revealed that students of…
Writing is a challenging skill for EFL learners; however, all learners, especially EFL learners, must learn how to write. Students' struggles with writing highlight how crucial it is to use appropriate and efficient methods to teach. One of the best teaching methods used to assist EFL students in developing their writing abilities is the discovery learning method. This study aims to find how th…
Interaction plays a crucial role in the learning process, especially in English language classrooms. Effective interaction ensures accurate delivery of information and helps avoid misunderstandings, allowing teaching and learning activities to run smoothly. This is particularly essential in discussion sessions, which rely on two-way communication. However, in Extensive Listening classes, verbal…
English for Hospitality is a branch of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) designed to meet the communication needs of the hospitality sector. As this industry often involves interaction with guests from different countries, English proficiency is essential for effective communication. Despite its importance, many employees in this field still struggle to understand foreign guests, espe…
Along with speaking, listening, and writing, reading is one of the most fundamental skills students at all educational levels need to acquire. The ability to read comprehensively is a source of knowledge to master other skills. Based on the observations at SMPN 8 Magelang, the writer discovered several problems related to teaching and learning process, mostly with reading comprehension. Moreove…
This qualitative research explored cognitive levels and global diversity issues covered by the questions in the "English for Nusantara" book, which was published by Kemendikbudristek. Recognizing that textbooks are central to students' learning, this research used document analysis as the technique of the method to thoroughly examine the questions in the book. Data collection was conduc…
Reading is one of the four essential language skills that students must be developed. Students often present challenges that require effective teaching strategies. One such strategy is the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA), which can be used to improve students’ reading skills, especially in understanding recount texts. This research focuses on improving students 
Conversation is a vital part of human interaction, especially in the classroom, where it allows teachers and students to share knowledge, feelings, and plans, thus enhancing learning and relationships. Effective classroom interaction requires cooperation and awareness of conversational style, which many students often overlook by focusing only on content rather than delivery. Students w…
Illocutionary acts enable speakers to convey their message and perform actions through their utterances. In a classroom debate setting, understanding illocutionary acts is crucial for achieving successful communication. Many students have difficulty not only with speaking but also with understanding the implied meaning of utterances. Understanding illocutionary acts helps interpret the …