Discourse markers (DMs) play a key role in both written and spoken English by enhancing coherence, clarity, and fluency in communication. The movie 1917 provides a practical representation of these markers. This study seeks to answer the following questions: 1) What are the most frequently used discourse markers in 1917? 2) What functions do the discourse markers have in 1917? 3) How do…
Keywords: Teacher Strategies, Teacher Problem, Speaking Skill Appropriate teaching strategies can help students achieve the learning goals in the class. So, it is essential for the teacher to choose suitable strategies to implement in teaching and learning. This research aims to know the teachers’ strategies for teaching speaking skills at eighth-grade students. It focused on describing…
Keywords: Shared Reading Method; Webtoon; Reading Skill; Narrative Text Reading English in this modern times, is very important because language is our tool to communicate with people around the world. Reading is the ability that allows writers and readers to communicate in written text. Based on the writer's observations at SMP Negeri 3 Muntilan, the writer found problems that might become o…
Keywords: Collaborative Learning, Learning model, Listening Ability,Effectiveness, Descriptive Text. Listening is one of the language abilities that students must grasp. Unfortunately, most of the students from SMP Negeri 1 Kota Mungkid still often have difficulty understanding the messages they hear. Moreover, this can be caused by the wrong choice of learning model. This study focuses on …
Keywords: Pauses, Oral Presentations, English Education Department Students Effective communication skills are crucial for the academic success and professional development of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) undergraduates. However, many Indonesian students face difficulties speaking English fluently, particularly in oral presentations. This study examines the use of pauses in oral presen…
Keywords: item analysis, difficulty level, distractor effectiveness, summative test, AnatesV4 Evaluation plays an important role in improving the quality of education, one of which is through the use of tests as a measurement tool. A good test must meet the criteria of validity, reliability, objectivity, practicality, and economy. Item analysis is needed to ensure that the test meets …
Keywords: Language Testing and Assessment, Difficulty Level, Cognitive Domain. Assessment activities in schools are an integral part of the learning process, serving to reflect individual students' understanding and measure their progress. Additionally, assessment involves evaluating the quality of test items, including an analysis of difficulty levels and the implementat…
Keywords: Discovery learning, Quizizz, Reading comprehension, Descriptive text. Reading comprehension is a multifaceted cognitive process that demands students to remain attentive and reflective. It requires students to consistently keep track of words and their meanings when reading. Based on the writer's observations at SMP Negeri 1 Tempuran, eighth-grade students demonstrat…
Keywords: Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Teaching Strategy, Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension entails reading, understanding, and obtaining meaning. Students must relate their existing knowledge to their reading text to improve reading comprehension. In fact, some students have difficulty with reading comprehension, including unfamiliar vocabular…
Keywords: Teaching Media, Speaking Skills, Hopscotch. The research started with several issues that were raised in elementary schools. Currently, Traditional games such as Hopscotch or Engklek are becoming increasingly rare in the neighbourhood. Children today are losing the knowledge of how to play them. This suggests that the essential cultural traditions associated with these gam…