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…
ABSTRAC T Safiroh, Sindi Dian (2024). Readability Level of Descriptive Text Material in Textbook “Smart Path to Learning English†for Tenth Graders. A Paper. English Education Department. Faculty of Education and Teaching Training. Universitas Tidar. Advisor I Dr. Dwi Winarsih, M. Pd. Advisor II Paulina Besty Fortinasari, S.Pd., M.Hum. Keywords : Readability Level, Descriptive Text…
ABSTRACT Anisa, Nona. (2024). The Effectiveness of KWL Strategy to Improve Report Text Reading Skill of Tenth Graders. Undergraduate Thesis. English Education Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar. Advisor I Sukma Shinta Yunianti, M.Pd. and Advisor II Moch. Malik Al Firdaus, M,Pd. Keywords: Effectiveness, Reading Skill, The K-W-L (Know-Want-Learn) Strategy. …
ABSTRACT Senjani, Aulia Putri. (2024). A Content Analysis of Essay-type Reading Evaluations in English Textbook “Pathway to English†for Tenth Graders Using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. A Paper. English Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Tidar University. Advisor I Carolus Prima Ferri K., M.Pd., Advisor II Paulina Besty Fortinasari, M.Hum. Keywords: Readi…
ABSTRACT Sulistiyowati, Dani Eka (2024). Investigating Language Testing and Assessment in Elt: Item Analysis of English Summative Test in High School Students. An Undergraduate Thesis. English Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Tidar University. Advisor I Moch. Malik Al Firdaus, M. Pd., Advisor II Winda Candra Hantari, M. A. Keywords: difficulty level, discrimination ind…
ABSTRACT Khusnanda, Ranita. “An Analysis of Pre-Service Teachers’ Lesson Plan Based on 2013 Curriculum for Teaching English of High School Studentsâ€. A Paper. English Department. Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of University Tidar. Advisor I Dr. Farikah, M.Pd., Advisor II Gilang Fadhilia Arvianti, M.Hum. Keywords: Lesson Plan, Pre-service Teacher, 2013 curriculu…