The aim of this research was to describe the factors that causes students' lack interest in reading the English texts. The qualitative approach with case study design was the research method, the participants were the 8th grade of junior high school students. Data were collected through interview and Focus Group Discussion. The interactive data analysis was used to analyze the data. The finding…
This study investigated the use of English subtitle for developing extensive listening skill. This research aimed to know factors that encourage students to use English subtitle and to reveal types of subtitle used by students while learning extensive listening. The participants were 8 students from the English department of one of the private universities in Indonesia. The researcher applied a…
This study explores the causes of English-speaking anxiety among university students at English Education study program. The Purpose of the research can be used as input in the English teaching process especially for knowing the factors that influence students English-speaking anxiety. This research was conducted using a design survey by applying online questionnaires and interviews as instrume…
This research was a pre-experimental study using one group pre-test and post-test design. The objective of the study was to find the effectiveness of using academic reading circle technique to teach reading comprehension. The population of this study was the third grade of Islamic junior boarding school. The researcher took female students' class three A and B, totalled 21 students who were sel…
This study explores the correlation between students' mastery of functional grammar and their achievement in writing recount texts, conducted within the context of an Islamic boarding school. The research aims to address two main questions: (1) How do male and female students perform in grammar learning and writing skills and (2) Is there a correlation between the mastery of functional grammar …
This study explores students' experiences in public speaking club activities related to their challenges and strategies. This study used a narrative inquiry as the research method. The research data were obtained from in-depth interviews and students' weekly journals. The participants in this study were two students who are the most active students in the public speaking club at a private Islam…
A pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test was used in this study to determine whether there is any positive or negative effect on students' vocabulary mastery after they are taught using English songs. The population was 39 students with 21 females and 18 male from the eighth grade of an Islamic junior high school. A written vocabulary test and a field note were used in th…
English proficiency can be seen from the richness of the vocabulary mastery by the students. This research aims to improve students' English vocabulary skills using flashcards media. This research was carried out on first year students at Islamic junior high schools in Indonesia. This research used quasi experimental design consisting of an experimental class and a control class. The population…
There are several media available nowadays that can be used to promote vocabulary knowledge, one of which is English songs. The perception of students is critical in the learning process. Knowing students' opinions in the learning process can aid in the development of learning, allowing students to be more comfortable and happy while learning. As a result, the researcher conducted this study in…