Speaking is a productive language skill that requires complex cognitive process. As such, it is often considered one of the more challenging skills for students to master. Many learners experience difficulties in organizing their thoughts and expressing them clearly, especially in structured texts like hortatory exposition. Additionally, not all teachers apply appropriate teaching strategies …
Vocabulary is essential for effective communication. However, students at SD Muhammdiyah Tamangung Muntian exhibit a deficiency in vocabulary proficiency. This challenge can be attributed to various factors, notably the application of suboptimal teaching strategies. To tackle this issue, the present study investigates the use of the Word Search Puzzle as a vocabulary instruction method for fift…
Dewantara, Muhamad Reza (2024). “Using Visual Novel as A Learning Media to Improve the Eighth-Graders’ Reading Skill in SMP IPBS Tunas Bangsaâ€. A paper: Magelang, English Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Tidar University. Keywords: visual novel, learning media, reading skill English as a foreign language is one of essential subjects in junior and se…
Caesar, Fani Sheilamita. (2025). Flouting Maxim Analysis in Tour-Guiding Activities of Borobudur Temple: An Investigation of English Internship Students. A Paper. Magelang: English Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar. Advisor 1, C. Prima Ferri Karma, M.Pd., Advisor 2 Winda Candra Hantari, S.S., M.A. Keywords: Flouting Maxims, Tour-Guiding Activities, Inter…
Putriana, Sulis Adita. 2025. The Effectiveness of Wholesome Scattering Game to Improve Students' Writing Skill of Descriptive Text in SMP N 9 Magelang. An Undergraduate Thesis. English Education Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar. Advisor I Moch. Malik Al Firdaus, M.Pd., Advisor II Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni, M.AppLing (TESOL). Keywords: Wholesome cattering G…
Along with speaking, listening, and reading, writing is one of the most fundamental skills students at all educational levels need to acquire. It enables students to express their ideas, knowledge, and opinions in an organized and concise way. According to the writer's observations at SMPN 5 Magelang, students found it difficult to express their ideas in writing; as a result, they str…
Gerund is an essential component of grammar that cannot be ignored. By tacking on the suffix -ing to the end of a verb, the English gerund is able to transform a verb into a noun. Thus, having the ability to understand gerunds is very important. Gerunds can be found in various text genres. The writer finds gerunds in student analytical exposition texts. However, in the language feature …
Speaking is an interactive process of constructing meaning, but speaking in English remains challenging for EFL students due to limited vocabulary, lack of exposure to natural language models, and insufficient use of technology-based learning tools. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of podcast media in improving the speaking skills of class X students, particularly in Re…
ABSTRACT Desania, Ayu. (2024). An Analysis of English Prefixes and Suffixes in Narrative Text of English Textbook for Tenth Grade Students. A Undergraduate Thesis. English Education Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training. Universitas Tidar. Advisor I Rini Estiyowati Ikaningrum, M.Pd. Advisor II Gilang Fadhilia Arvianti, M.Hum. Keywords: Prefixes, Suffixes, Narrative Text, T…
ABSTRACT Yuliningrum, Ratri. 2023. “The Use of Board Game to Enhance Students’ Ability in Writing A Recount Text for Ninth Grade of SMP Negeri 3 Magelang in The Academic Year of 2023/2024â€. An Undergraduate Thesis. English Education Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training. Universitas Tidar. Advisor I Retma Sari, M.Pd. Advisor II Boris Ramadhika, M. Pd. Keyw…