Reading comprehension is vital in learning English, especially for procedural texts requiring step-by-step instructions. Students must analyze and create meaning from these texts to support their academic growth and communication skills. However, challenges such as low motivation and poor comprehension skills still exist, worsened by repetitive learning strategies and a lack of technolo…
This study aims to improve students’ speaking skill and activeness in descriptive text by using Reflection in Practice as a learning strategy. The research was conducted through classroom action research involving seventh-grade students of SMP Negeri 5 Magelang. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques were employed to analyze the data. The result showed an improvement in st…
Listening skill is one of the fundamental aspects of mastering a foreign language such as English. The skill to listen to descriptive text can help students recognize the pronunciation of words in English and gain a deeper understanding of the information they hear. However, many educational sectors have yet to implement training in listening skill, which can hinder students' academic performan…
One factor that may influence how well students achieve in education, particularly in the Introduction to Educational Linguistics course competence is emotional intelligence. The urgency of this research lies in its potential to enhance teaching strategies and student outcomes. Understanding the correlation between emotional intelligence and educational linguistics competence can give i…
Reading comprehension is the ability to capture, understand, and interpret information contained in a written text. This skill is often regarded as one of the most challenging aspects of language learning, as students are expected to thoroughly comprehend the content to identify and process the intended information. In Class X-4 of SMA Negeri 1 Dukun during the 2024/2025 academic year…
Writing is one of the important language skills that enables individuals to express ideas, feelings, and opinions. However, many students still perceive writing as a difficult skill to master. Its complex aspects often lead to various difficulties in developing writing proficiency. The use of engaging learning techniques can enhance students’ motivation, interest, and writing skills whil…
In English, writing is one of the most important language skills. It remains a challenge for many students in junior high school. Students often struggle to develop ideas, organize their writing, and use vocabulary and grammar appropriately. Therefore, innovative learning strategies and engaging media are needed to help students improve their writing skills. One such strategy is the fou…
Reading skill is a fundamental skill in English learning, yet many junior high school students still face difficulties in identifying main ideas, details, and making inferences from texts. To address this issue, effective strategies are needed to improve students’ reading abilities. One such method is the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review) strategy, which emphasize…
Reading comprehension in English is a fundamental skill that enables students to access, understand, and interpret various types of information and concepts encountered during the learning process. It plays a crucial role in supporting students’ academic success, particularly in language learning. Therefore, students are expected to develop strong reading comprehension abilities …
Vocabulary is an important aspect of learning English. To improve their vocabulary mastery, teachers should be able to cater to students’ needs and utilize appropriate media to teach vocabulary to elementary school students. However, in reality, the use of monotonous media that only focuses on delivering material without actively involving students in learning makes students ofte…