English is one of the compulsory subjects taught in Indonesian schools. In learning English, students are required to master four language skill: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Among these skill, writing is considered one of the most difficult because students must organize ideas, apply grammar correctly, use appropriate vocabulary, and follow the structure of a text simultaneously.…
Reading comprehension is an important skill for students to understand and interpret various types of texts, including report texts. This study aimed to determine the difference in reading comprehension skills between students who learned using eDucate Reading and those who learned using Wayground, as well as to examine the effectiveness of eDucate Reading in improving students’ reading compr…
Reading comprehension is one of the essential skills in English learning because it enables students to understand, interpret, and evaluate written information. However, the preliminary observation conducted in class VIII F of SMPN 1 Gabus Pati revealed several problems. The students showed low motivation, limited participation during classroom activities, difficulty in comprehending recount te…
Writing is one of the most challenging skills in English language learning, particularly for EFL learners at the secondary level. One of the text types taught in Indonesian high schools is recount text, which requires students to use specific language features appropriately. This study aimed to identify the language features found in recount texts written by tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 5…
The SEA-Teacher Batch 10 international teaching practicum program required Indonesian pre-service English teachers to adapt from teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Indonesia to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in the Philippines. This transition presented various pedagogical, linguistic, and cultural challenges. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how reflective pract…
Writing is one of the essential language skills to master, because it enables the students to organize, express, and develop the ideas by implementing the appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and organization. However, many students still struggle to construct a good quality of text, especially in narrative text. This happens because they encountered difficulties in developing ideas and organizing …
Report texts are required as a productive activity in English language skills that involve cognitive processes, making them challenging to master. Some problems faced by students include generating ideas and developing writing into coherent paragraphs. Therefore, teachers need to implement appropriate learning strategies to assist students in writing, such as Guided Practice using Mind Mapping.…
Writing proficiency is a fundamental skill that students must develop in English learning, particularly in the context of narrative texts. However, students at SMAN 1 Candimulyo still find it challenging to write narrative texts effectively. They have a limited vocabulary, encounter difficulties in generating ideas, and struggle to elaborate their ideas into coherent and well-organized paragrap…
Pragmatic competence is important in English as a Foreign Language learning because students need to understand not only the literal meanings of utterances but also speakers’ communicative intentions in context. Previous studies mainly examined speech act types, while limited attention has been given to levels of directness in Indonesian EFL textbooks. This study investigated the realization …
This study aimed to analyze the types and functions of code-switching used by preservice English teachers during peer-teaching sessions at Universitas Tidar. The study employed a qualitative descriptive research design. The participants were seven fifth-semester students of the English Education Department who conducted peer-teaching activities as part of their Microteaching course. The data we…