JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
type: channel
description: JoTELL: Journal of English Teaching, Lingusitics and Literature
publisher: Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
language: en
publication name: JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
issn: 2827-7635
items: Grief Of Louis Creed In Stephen King s Pet Sematary
items: Encouraging Students Vocabulary Mastery Using English Cartoon Films as Media at SMP Negeri 6 Satap Kawangkoan
items: The Application of Question Answer Relationship Strategy QARS to Increase Students Reading Comprehension at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano
items: Improving Students Reading Comprehension Through The Scanning Technique At SMA Negeri 1 Tondano
items: Improving Students Reading Skills Through Group Work in SMP Negeri 2 Tondano
items: Positive And Negative Emotion In Jenifer Lee s Movie Script Frozen
items: The Use Of Learn English With Jessica Youtube Channel On Students Listening Skills at SMPN 3 TOMOHON
items: Faithfulness in Erwin Gunn Carrol s Movie Script I Still Believe
items: The Effectiveness Of Role Play In Improving Grade Seven Students English Speaking Skills at SMP N 3 Tareran
items: Picture Driven Technique to Enhance English Vocabulary in Grade VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Bolaang
items: Effectiveness of English Tutorial Video on Youtube in Improving Speaking Fluency
items: Students Anxiety In Speaking English At SMP Negeri 2 Tondano
items: Boosting Speaking Skills through Native Speaker Practice at E Fun Institute
items: The Relationship Between Students Anxiety and Their English Presentation at SMK GKST 2 Tentena
items: Figurative Speech In Calum Scott s Song You Are The Reason
items: Freedom From The Traumatic Effect In Safe Haven Movie Script
items: Positive Face Threatening Acts Analysis in Purple Hearts Movie
items: Analysis of Students Difficulties Reading Skills Through Expository Text
items: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCRAMBLE IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP NEGERI 5 RANOYAPO
items: The Analysis Of Code Mixing Used By Generation Z s Particularly English Literature Student Unima Batch 2021
items: The Correlation Between Vocabulary Mastery And Reading Comprehension In English at SMP Negeri 4 Tondano
items: Comparative Language Of English And Mongondow A Phonological Analysis
items: The Value of Money In Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby
items: Improving Students Speaking Ability Through Shadowing Technique At SMA Negeri 1 Tondano
items: The Effectiveness Of Using Podcasts In Improving Students Listening Skill At SMP N 3 Tareran
items: Application of The Make A Match Model to Improve Students Vocabulary
items: The Use of Song Lyrics to Improve Students Pronunciation in SMK Kristen Imanuel Laikit
items: An Analysis Of Students Difficulties In Reading Comprehension At 8TH Grade Student In Smp N 1 Dimembe
items: Social Acceptance and Rejection among Teenagers as seen in Jerry Spinelli s Novel entitled Stargirl
items: Utilization of Tiktok Videos in Improving Students pronunciation Ability in Senior High School

Grief Of Louis Creed In Stephen King s Pet Sematary
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description: This research explores the psychological transformation of Louis Creed the protagonist in Stephen King s Pet Sematary through the lens of the Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement developed by Stroebe and Schut 1999 The study aims to analyze how grief and loss shape Louis s character behavior and moral decisions throughout the novel By examining his response to the death of his son and his subsequent descent into denial and irrationality this research reveals a failure to oscillate between the two critical coping mechanisms proposed in the model: loss oriented and restoration oriented coping The analysis demonstrates that Louis becomes trapped in grief and unable to adapt to life after loss ultimately leading to psychological collapse and catastrophic outcomes Supporting evidence is drawn from key scenes and direct quotations from the novel This study not only contributes to literary character analysis but also highlights the relevance of psychological frameworks in understanding human responses to trauma and bereavement< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pet Sematary, Louis Creed, Dual Process Model, grief, bereavement, psychological analysis, Stephen King
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creator: Richi Junior Palandi
creator: Ceisy N. Wuntu
creator: Fivy Andries
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2351 2363
ending page: 2351 2363
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12281

Encouraging Students Vocabulary Mastery Using English Cartoon Films as Media at SMP Negeri 6 Satap Kawangkoan
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description: This study explores the potential of English cartoon films as an educational tool to enhance vocabulary mastery among seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 6 Satap Kawangkoan The research addresses common issues in language learning such as difficulty in understanding reading texts limited vocabulary and lack of student engagement in learning English Employing a quantitative research design with a pre test and post test structure the study measures the impact of English cartoon films particularly We Bare Bears: Burrito on students vocabulary mastery The results indicate that cartoon films are an effective medium for teaching English vocabulary as evidenced by a significant increase in student scores between the pre test 70 71 and post test 91 71 Observations further demonstrate that the use of cartoons makes learning more enjoyable interactive and engaging for students fostering greater enthusiasm and active participation in the classroom These findings suggest that integrating cartoons as media can be a valuable strategy for improving English vocabulary skills among young learners < p> nbsp;< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Vocabulary Mastery, English Cartoon Films, Learning Media, Students, Quantitative Methods
  topic: keywords
creator: Estrelita Kristina Walangitan
creator: Noldy Pelenkahu
creator: Rinny S Rorimpandey
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2239 2249
ending page: 2239 2249
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12272

The Application of Question Answer Relationship Strategy QARS to Increase Students Reading Comprehension at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano
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description: This study aimed to determine whether the application of Question Answer Relationship Strategy QARS can enhance students reading comprehension This study was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano Employing a quantitative research method through pre experimental design with a one group pre test and post test the research examines the reading comprehension of class XI Bahasa students during the 2022 2023 academic year as the subject of this study which consist of 24 students Data analysis involved comparing the mean scores of the pre test and post test to determine the effectiveness of QARS The findings revealed a notable enhancement in the mean score from the pre test 51 3 to the post test 83 3 The outcomes show a clear improvement in student performance after the application of the Question Answer Relationship strategy Through the results of this study it can be concluded that the application of the Question Answer Relationship Strategy is able to increase students of class XI Bahasa at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano reading comprehension < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Question Answer Relationship Strategy, Increasing, Reading Comprehension, QARS
  topic: keywords
creator: Putri Talita Loho
creator: Meity Muntuuntu
creator: Tirza A. Kumayas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2331 2350
ending page: 2331 2350
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12258

Improving Students Reading Comprehension Through The Scanning Technique At SMA Negeri 1 Tondano
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description: Reading is the process of getting information by understanding the meaning of the text being read reading is called receptive skills and these skills basically are the ways in which people extract meaning Reading comprehension is defined as the ability to analyze text comprehend its meaning and integrate it with prior knowledge Teaching Reading Comprehension in order to help their pupils become better readers and to increase their reading comprehension in accordance with their English reading ability Improve is make something better in this case especially to make someone better in reading through scanning technique It is commonly acknowledged that one of the techniques in reading is scanning technique The technique is needed not only to overcome students difficulties but also to improve students reading comprehension Scanning is the technique for quickly finding specific information in a text while ignoring its broader meaning it searches for keywords or idea in a written text In addition use scanning technique is effective in improve students reading comprehension < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Karenina Batubuaja
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Yapi Wongkar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2277 2288
ending page: 2277 2288
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12181

Improving Students Reading Skills Through Group Work in SMP Negeri 2 Tondano
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description: This study investigated the effectiveness of group work in improving students reading comprehension at SMP N 2 Tondano The research was motivated by the observation that many students struggled with reading English texts and demonstrated low comprehension abilities Using a pre experimental quantitative design the researcher administered a pre test and post test to a sample of the available 18 out of 30 seventh grade students due to their tardiness The intervention involved group work activities that aimed to foster collaboration and active participation during reading lessons Data were collected through multiple choice matching and completion tests and were analyzed for reliability and validity The findings showed a significant improvement in students reading comprehension after the implementation of group work as indicated by higher mean scores in the post test compared to the pre test Statistical analysis using a paired samples t test confirmed that this improvement was statistically significant The results suggested that group work was an effective strategy for enhancing reading skills among junior high school students However the study also found that some students continued to face challenges indicating the need for differentiated instruction and ongoing support Overall the research highlighted the value of collaborative learning in the English classroom and recommended the integration of group work strategies to improve reading comprehension < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Reading comprehension, group work, collaborative learning, improving reading comprehension.
  topic: keywords
creator: Noflin Pilendatu
creator: Noldy Pelenkahu
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2302 2330
ending page: 2302 2330
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12180

Positive And Negative Emotion In Jenifer Lee s Movie Script Frozen
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description: The purpose of this investigation was to explore the emotional states portrayed in the film Frozen by Jenifer Lee The scope of this research is specifically limited to examining the personality and feelings of Elsa who serves as the central figure in the animated movie Frozen While undertaking the analysis for this academic work the writer concentrates exclusively on the research questions previously defined The study gives prominence to Jennifer Lee s leading character Elsa with an emphasis on examining her nature and the emotions she undergoes The selected method for this investigation is qualitative research due to the fact that the gathered information exists as quotations and explanations The details analysed in this research were extracted from the film Frozen by Jennifer Lee which served as the primary material and were supplemented with supporting information obtained from applicable materials like books articles and other resources that cover emotional experiences functioning as supporting sources The research identified Elsa s persona as being a powerful and inward focused individual This particular persona has a significant influence on the advancement of the plot and the evolution of other figures Additionally Elsa tends to respond to issues by steering clear paying them no mind and keeping her thoughts and feelings locked up inside creating difficulties in controlling her emotional state Subsequently having established this portrayal the aim of the author s study is to recognize and thoroughly understand the emotions represented by Elsa s character within the animated movie Frozen Drawing on the findings the writer reached the conclusion that the primary emotions that are apparent within her experience are positive emotions such as joy and contentment as well as negative emotions such as dread rage and sorrow Notably Elsa s surrounding environment triggers each one of these feelings < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Emotion, Psychology, Ecranisation, Frozen
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creator: Debora Sumampow
creator: Agustine C. Mamentu
creator: Sarah Kamagi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2197 2208
ending page: 2197 2208
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12162

The Use Of Learn English With Jessica Youtube Channel On Students Listening Skills at SMPN 3 TOMOHON
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description: nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; This study investigates the use of LEWJ Learn English with Jessica YouTube channel on students listening skills of eighth grade students at SMPN 3 Tomohon during the 2024 2025 academic year The focus is on students ability to identify main ideas understand specific information and recognize explicit meanings Using a quantitative method with a pre experimental one group pretest posttest design the research involved 32 students from class 8A Data were collected through a 20 item multiple choice listening test and analyzed using SPSS version 30 The descriptive results showed a notable increase in the average score from 33 75 in the pretest to 63 12 in the posttest The normality test confirmed the data were normally distributed while the paired sample t test showed a highly significant difference p lt; 0 001 between pretest and posttest scores These findings clearly indicate that the LEWJ YouTube channel effectively improved students listening skills The statistical evidence supports the success of this study as the improvement was not due to chance but confirmed through valid data analysis Therefore the integration of structured audiovisual media like LEWJ YouTube content can be considered an effective method for enhancing junior high school students listening comprehension in English < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Listening Skills
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subject: LEWJ YouTube Channel
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subject: Audiovisual Media
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subject: Effectiveness
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creator: Febrika Lengkey
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Ismail
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12160

Faithfulness in Erwin Gunn Carrol s Movie Script I Still Believe
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description: This research aimed to reveal how commitment and communication are revealed as parts of faithfulness were portrayed in the movie I Still Believe which told the true story of Christian singer Jeremy Camp Using a qualitative approach this study analyzed commitment and communication as parts of faithfulness through the lens of Abrams 1979 objective theory The data derived from the film highlighted two key aspects of faithfulness; commitment and communication both connected to God and spouse These elements collectively illustrated faithfulness as a deliberate choice rather than an emotional reaction Faithfulness to God was portrayed as unwavering trust and dependence on divine guidance even in times of suffering Likewise faithfulness in human relationships mirrored this devotion through patience trust and perseverance The film underscored that true faithfulness was not about seeking immediate answers but about surrendering to a higher plan Ultimately I Still Believe demonstrated that faithfulness strengthened both spiritual and personal bonds shaping character and resilience in the face of adversity < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Faithfulness, relationship, character analysis, I Still Believe.
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creator: Elsha Resita Losu
creator: Agustine C. Mamentu
creator: Fivy Andries
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2209 2238
ending page: 2209 2238
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12103

The Effectiveness Of Role Play In Improving Grade Seven Students English Speaking Skills at SMP N 3 Tareran
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description: Speaking is one of the essential skills in learning a language as it plays a crucial role in effective communication However many students face challenges in developing their speaking skills such as lack of confidence limited vocabulary and insufficient opportunities for practice As a result researchers and educators are increasingly using role play method as a tool for teaching foreign language The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the role play method in improving students speaking skill This study was delimited on the teaching speaking skills using role play method at the seven grade of SMP Negeri 3 Tareran This study was conducted using quantitative method Furthermore the design of this study was pre experimental with one group pretest dan posttest which consisted 16 students were the subject of this study The result of this study showed that the mean score in the posttest was higher 80 44 than mean score of pretest 50 19 Based on the result it can be concluded that the use of role play can improve students speaking skills < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Mei Elita Sari Sinaga
creator: Rinny S Rorimpandey
creator: Yapi Wongkar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-11-02
publication date: 2025-11-02
starting page: 2289 2301
ending page: 2289 2301
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i4.12054

Picture Driven Technique to Enhance English Vocabulary in Grade VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Bolaang
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description: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Picture Driven technique in improving English vocabulary mastery among second grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Bolaang This research was conducted using quantitative method This study used a pre experimental design with a single group for both the pre and post tests The data were analyzed using statistical tests to examine variations in the pre test and post test scores the pupils in the second grade of SMP Negeri 1 Bolaang consisting of 25 students were the subjects of this study There were 20 numbers for each test given the students The results of this study show If the pre test s average score is 35 52 The post test is 62 56 The post test result is higher than the pre test Based on this result Pictures have an extremely important impact on pupils vocabulary The result of a notable rise in scores from the pre test to the post test indicate that images not only help in understanding the meaning of words but also make it easier for students to pronounce them more accurately and confidently With the stimulus in the form of image based techniques students can master the meaning and pronunciation of a word more effectively so that their ability to spread knowledge increases significantly < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Magtira Bandu
creator: Olga Rorintulus
creator: Muhammad Ilham Ali
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2179 2196
ending page: 2179 2196
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.12033

Effectiveness of English Tutorial Video on Youtube in Improving Speaking Fluency
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description: nbsp;< p> Speaking fluency is the ability to express thoughts ideas and feelings smoothly and coherently through spoken language It is a fundamental skill that encompasses not only the act of speaking but also the capacity to communicate effectively To express ideas clearly one must possess focus retain relevant information and have a solid understanding of the topic being discussed However many students often face challenges in improving their speaking fluency As a result researchers and educators have increasingly turned to YouTube video tutorials as a supplementary tool in foreign language instruction This study aims to determine the effectiveness of YouTube video tutorials in enhancing students speaking fluency The research employs a single group pre test and post test design using a quantitative approach A total of 20 eleventh grade students from SMA Negeri 2 Tondano participated as the research sample Pre tests and post tests were administered as instruments for data collection The findings indicate a significant improvement in students speaking fluency with the average score increasing from 56 00 in the pre test to 82 25 in the post test These results suggest that YouTube video tutorials can effectively enhance students English speaking fluency train their comprehension skills and increase their motivation to learn foreign languages However the effectiveness of YouTube as a learning tool is influenced by several factors including students learning proficiency and the ability of teachers or instructors to deliver lessons effectively < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Keywords: Speaking Fluency, EFL, YouTube Video Tutorial, Learning Media.
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creator: Doni K N Towanga Towanga
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Ismail
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2161 2179
ending page: 2161 2179
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11946

Students Anxiety In Speaking English At SMP Negeri 2 Tondano
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description: Students anxiety is a common challenge or concern faced by many students during the process of learning English as a foreign language It is crucial to identify psychological factors early on before attempting to reduce and control them in order to address the potential mental block that may affect students language learning process The purpose of this research is to find out the factors which causes the students anxiety in speaking English at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano This research used qualitive descriptive research method that will be done through interview and documentation The subjects of this research consisted of 5 students of SMP Negeri 2 Tondano and 1 triangulation Based on the research findings and discussion it can be concluded that three out of five students emphasized the factor Lack of Confidence as the predominant factor of anxiety in speaking English meanwhile one student emphasized the factor Fear of Mistake as the predominant factor of anxiety in speaking English and one student emphasized that Friends or Classmates as the predominant factor of anxiety in speaking English In addition a triangulation was interviewed regarding the five subjects and all the subjects statement are proven to be valid< span> < span>< p> < div>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: students, anxiety, english, speaking.
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creator: Jovanka Syaloomitha Walalangi
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Paula Rombepajung
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2132 2161
ending page: 2132 2161
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11977

Boosting Speaking Skills through Native Speaker Practice at E Fun Institute
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description: This study explores the impact of practicing English speaking with native speakers on the speaking fluency and confidence of EFL students at E Fun Institute Central Java Implementing a quantitative approach with a quasi experimental design the study involved 30 students from the intermediate speaking class divided into an experimental group and a control group Over four weeks the experimental group participated in weekly 45 minute conversation sessions with native English speakers while the control group engaged in peer based speaking practice using conventional classroom methods Pre tests and post tests were administered to measure students speaking fluency and self confidence using standardized rubrics and Likert scale questionnaires Data were analyzed using SPSS 26 including descriptive statistics paired samples t tests and independent samples t tests The findings showed a statistically significant improvement in both fluency and confidence among the experimental group compared to the control group These results support the view that native speaker interaction provides valuable linguistic input lowers learners affective filters and enhances motivation The study concludes that integrating native speaker based speaking practice is an effective instructional strategy to improve oral communication skills in EFL contexts especially within non formal educational institutions < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Confidence, EFL learners, native speakers, speaking fluency, speaking practice
  topic: keywords
creator: Avida Pramayshela Saputri
creator: Sujito
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2115 2132
ending page: 2115 2132
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11965

The Relationship Between Students Anxiety and Their English Presentation at SMK GKST 2 Tentena
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description: This study investigated the relationship between student anxiety and English nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;presentation performance among 32 eleventh grade students at SMK GKST 2 Tentena Using a quantitative approach with a correlational descriptive design the data of this study was collected through a modified Foreign Language Class Anxiety Scale FLCAS questionnaire and direct observation of student presentations Results revealed that 84 4 of participants experienced high anxiety 12 5 moderate anxiety and 3 1 severe anxiety when presenting in English Regarding presentation performance 40 63 of students demonstrated good performance 37 5 fair 18 75 poor and 3 12 excellent Pearson correlation analysis yielded a strong positive correlation r = 0 840 between student anxiety and English presentation performance indicating that higher anxiety levels significantly impacted students ability to present effectively in English These findings suggest that addressing anxiety factors such as fear of making mistakes negative evaluation lack of preparation and limited language proficiency could improve students English presentation skills The study recommends implementing strategies like adequate preparation positive mindset development English skill improvement creating supportive environments and teaching relaxation techniques to help students overcome anxiety and enhance their presentation performance < p> nbsp;< p> nbsp;< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Keywords: Relationship,Students Anxiety, English Presentation
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creator: Rosliana Kalepu
creator: Noldy Pelenkahu
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2046 2064
ending page: 2046 2064
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11895

Figurative Speech In Calum Scott s Song You Are The Reason
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description: Figure of speech is an expression used for literacy needs both verbally and in writing This study aims to identify the types of figurative speech and analyze the meaning of figurative speech found in the song lyric You Are The Reason by Calum Scott This research uses descriptive qualitative research approach The research data are taken from Calum Scott s song You Are The Reason The analysis used Kennedy s figurative speech theory From the analysis of the song lyrics the researcher identified 5 types of figurative speech with total of 8 data and meaning The types of figurative speech are metaphor 2 data similes 2 data personification 1 data hyperbole 1 data and symbolism 2 data The most dominant figurative speech found in this study are metaphor similes and symbolism In conclusion Calum Scott s You Are the Reason stands out for its effective use of figurative speech to convey deep emotional experiences By applying Kennedy s figurative speech theory we could learn how Scott s song transforms into a powerful narrative that deeply resonates with listeners illustrating the enduring and universal nature of love < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Figurative Speech
  topic: keywords
subject: Calum Scott Song
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subject: Lyrics
  topic: keywords
creator: Feibi Poluan
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Agustine C. Mamentu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2084 2098
ending page: 2084 2098
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11903

Freedom From The Traumatic Effect In Safe Haven Movie Script
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description: This study explores the theme of freedom from traumatic effects as depicted in the film Safe Haven directed by Lasse Hallstr m and based on Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name The narrative follows the protagonist Katie who escapes an abusive marriage to find solace in a small coastal town The study highlights Katie s psychological struggle with post traumatic stress disorder PTSD resulting from her abusive past emphasizing the impact of isolation fear and violence on her mental well being Through a qualitative analysis of the film s script the research delves into Katie s journey towards healing < span>showcasing< span> her efforts to build new relationships and < span>establish< span> a sense of safety in her life Data collection includes main sources like the film itself and sources like books papers and the internet The researcher uses a psychological approach to < span>analyze< span> the movie focusing on the main character s battle for < span>freedo< span>m< span> < span>Ultimately the< span> film serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of survivors of domestic violence and the importance of love and support in overcoming trauma < span>< span> nbsp;< span>< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: raumatic Effect,Freedom,Domestic Violence,Safe Haven
  topic: keywords
creator: Kezia Aviska Paruntu
creator: Ceisy N. Wuntu
creator: Agustine C. Mamentu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2098 2115
ending page: 2098 2115
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11929

Positive Face Threatening Acts Analysis in Purple Hearts Movie
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description: This research aims to investigate the Positive Face Threatening Acts FTAs in the movie Purple Hearts 2022 focusing on how they were directed toward the main character Cassie The study is qualitative presenting findings in descriptive analysis The data consists of key dialogues from the movie which were transcribed and analyzed using Brown and Levinson s 1987 politeness theory This research examinied how Cassie s autonomy and social identity are challenged throughout the film The results indicate that Cassie frequently experiences disapproval criticism contradictions and restrictions on her independence The findings show that among the positive FTAs there were 1 instances of disagreement 6 of criticism 4 of contradiction 3 of dismissal 5 of accusation 2 of complaints and 1 of face saving These FTAs shape her character dynamics highlighting conflicts power struggles and emotional tension in the narrative This research contributes to the understanding of pragmatics in cinematic discourse and provides insights into how language reflects interpersonal relationships in film < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Positive face-threatening acts, speech acts, pragmatics, Purple Hearts, film analysis.
  topic: keywords
creator: Faith Courtney Nangin
creator: Fivy Andries
creator: Imelda Lolowang
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2064 2084
ending page: 2064 2084
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11658

Analysis of Students Difficulties Reading Skills Through Expository Text
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description: Learning English in Indonesia has unique challenges and opportunities English is taught in most elementary to tertiary schools as a compulsory subject Several skills will be taught in this research regarding mastering reading These English reading skills involve several vital aspects that students must master to understand texts effectively The description about students difficulties in reading English text in SMA N 1 Tondano realizes the reseacher to conduct a research emphazing to what difficulties of reading skills faced by students in studying expository text This research uses a qualitative approach which aims to understand students difficulties in reading The subject of this research are 20 students of XI Grade in SMA N 1 Motoling From the aforementioned findings there are several highly significant results regarding students challenges in writing Analytical expository text consists of three components specifically thesis argumentation and reiteration there are various factors that contribute to students struggles in determining the main topic particularly a limited vocabulary that hinders their ability to read the text and comprehend its message< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Difficulties, reading, skills, expository, text
  topic: keywords
creator: Mouren Klaveren Onibala
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Yapi Wongkar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2028 2046
ending page: 2028 2046
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11606

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCRAMBLE IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP NEGERI 5 RANOYAPO
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description: The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of scramble in improving students reading comprehension at SMP Negeri 5 Ranoyapo Using a quantitative pre experimental design the study involved 23 students who participated in the pre test and post test Multiple choice tests are used to measure students reading comprehension before and after treatment The pre test results showed an average score of 56 73 while the post test results increased significantly to 83 43 This substantial increase in scores suggests that scramble techniques positively affect students reading comprehension The findings suggest that implementing the scramble technique in reading instruction can enhance students ability to understand texts more effectively Therefore it can be concluded that this technique is a beneficial teaching strategy for improving reading comprehension in students < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Junita Waworuntu Junita Waworuntu
creator: Paula Hampp
creator: Tirza A. Kumayas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-10-22
publication date: 2025-10-22
starting page: 2015 2028
ending page: 2015 2028
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i3.11605

The Analysis Of Code Mixing Used By Generation Z s Particularly English Literature Student Unima Batch 2021
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description: This study analyzed the use of code mixing by Generation Z particularly English Literature students of UNIMA Batch 2021 in their WhatsApp group discussions Since the data were in the form of written conversations rather than numerical data this study applied a descriptive qualitative method to answer the research question The data were collected from WhatsApp class group discussions over one semester specifically from August 20 2023 to December 19 2023 This study used Hoffmann s 2014 theory to identify the types of code mixing and Myers Scotton s 1998 Markedness Model as the framework The findings revealed 113 instances of code mixing which were classified into three types: Insertion 63 cases Alternation 20 cases and Congruent Lexicalization 9 cases The analysis also showed that 84 instances were marked indicating intentional use for emphasis social identity or academic expression while 29 instances were unmarked suggesting a natural and habitual use of code mixing in digital communication The results indicate that code mixing among these students is influenced by their academic environment digital exposure and peer interactions This research contributes to the understanding of how Generation Z integrates multiple languages in everyday communication particularly in academic settings < span>< p> < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sociolinguistics
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subject: Code-Mixing
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subject: WhatsApp
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subject: Generation Z
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subject: UNIMA
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creator: Sisilia Senduk
creator: Tirza A. Kumayas
creator: Rinny S Rorimpandey
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-24
publication date: 2025-05-24
starting page: 1844 1849
ending page: 1844 1849
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i2.11518

The Correlation Between Vocabulary Mastery And Reading Comprehension In English at SMP Negeri 4 Tondano
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description: The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential relationship between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension The study was carried out at SMP Negeri 4 Tondano with students in grades 8 B which consist of a total of 26 students A vocabulary mastery test and reading comprehension questionnaire with the David 1974 score were used to collect the data which were then manually correlated using the Pearson Product Moment method for analysis The correlation coefficient or r between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension is 0 783 according to the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient The study s result indicates that vocabulary mastery at SMP Negeri 4 Tondano and reading comprehension are highly correlated It was shown that there was a strong correlation between vocabulary mastery in English classes and their level of reading comprehension It is required to students to actively seek out feedback from classmates and teachers< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: The Correlation, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension.
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creator: Enjelina Sianturi
creator: Tini Mogea
creator: Tirza A. Kumayas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-24
publication date: 2025-05-24
starting page: 1822 1837
ending page: 1822 1837
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i2.11333

Comparative Language Of English And Mongondow A Phonological Analysis
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description: This study conducted a phonological analysis comparing the vowel and consonant systems of English and Mongondow a regional language spoken in North Sulawesi Indonesia The study aimed to identify similarities and differences in the phonological structure of the two languages focusing on vowel and consonant phonemes Data were collected through semi structured interviews and observations with five native Mongondow speakers who are also English language learners The results show that Mongondow has five vowel phonemes A I U E O and 17 consonant phonemes while English has 12 pure vowels including 8 diphthongs and 24 consonants These two languages have similarities in the classification of consonants based on place and manner of articulation as well as voicing However Mongondow has a simpler vowel system and fewer consonant phonemes compared to English In addition Mongondow has unique consonant sounds such as the alveolar trill r which is rarely found in English This study highlights the challenges faced by Mongondow speakers in pronouncing certain English sounds due to the influence of their mother tongue The results of this study contribute to a better understanding of the phonological systems of both languages and provide insights for language learners and educators in addressing pronunciation difficulties This research underscores the importance of phonological awareness in language learning and teaching especially in multilingual contexts The study concludes that understanding the phonological differences between English and Mongondow can help learners overcome pronunciation challenges and improve their language proficiency < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Fitri Posuma
creator: Jeni Posumah
creator: Meity Muntuuntu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 1769 1785
ending page: 1769 1785
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i1.11332

The Value of Money In Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby
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description: The tittle of this research is the Value of Money in Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby The problem to be discussed is how the uniqueness and peculiarity The Great Gatsby novel this research used descriptive qualitative methods because the literary work itself is a description of human life in society in this case after analyzing the data the writer then provided a description about the American dream in the novel the writer chooses passage or quotes from the novel that are related to the research topic that indicate the Value of money in The Great Gatsby it is expected to be the reference for those who want to conduct similar studies in the future and acknowledge the reader about certain issue in a novel that might be found in our daily life< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Hedonism , Society , Money , American Dream , The Great Gatsby
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creator: Noel Sumantri
creator: Merlin Maukar
creator: Fivy Andries
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-24
publication date: 2025-05-24
starting page: 1838 1843
ending page: 1838 1843
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i2.11250

Improving Students Speaking Ability Through Shadowing Technique At SMA Negeri 1 Tondano
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description: Speaking is a crucial language acquisition skill particularly for students learning< p> English as a foreign language EFL where many have trouble with vocabulary < p> pronunciation and fluency The purpose of this study is to investigate whether< p> the Shadowing Technique can help grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano< p> become more proficient speakers By using this method the study aims to< p> enhance students fluency pronunciation and vocabulary all of which will< p> enhance their speaking abilities To evaluate the efficacy of the shadowing< p> technique this study employed a pre test and post test experimental design with< p> a single group A speaking exam with an emphasis on vocabulary grammar < p> fluency and pronunciation was used to gather data With the aid of SPSS < p> reliability normality homogeneity and t tests were used to analyze the data < p> After using the shadowing technique the students speaking skills significantly< p> improved according to the results With a significant difference t = 10 591 p lt;< p> 0 05 in the t test results the students mean score rose from 47 33 on the pretest to 61 17 on the post test These results endorse the inclusion of shadowing< p> techniques in language learning curricula and support their use in enhancing< p> speaking abilities particularly in fluency and pronunciation < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Shadowing technique
  topic: keywords
subject: Improving
  topic: keywords
subject: Speaking ability
  topic: keywords
subject: Senior high school
  topic: keywords
creator: Gratia Rengkung
creator: Ignatius J. C. Tuerah
creator: Livianni Lambe
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 1745 1761
ending page: 1745 1761
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i1.11160

The Effectiveness Of Using Podcasts In Improving Students Listening Skill At SMP N 3 Tareran
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description: This research is about the effectiveness of podcasts to improve the listening skills of 8th grade students at SMPN 3 Tareran The objective of this study is to find out the effectiveness of podcasts in improving students listening skill at SMPN 3 Tareran A pre experimental one group pretest posttest design was implemented with 14 students as participants This research used listening test before and after treatment using podcast media that focused on daily activities Data were analyzed using a paired samples T Test on IBM SPSS 30 by contrasting the results of the pre test and post test The mean post test score 75 0000 was considerably higher than the pre test score 37 8571 demonstrating that students listening abilities have significantly improved The paired sample t test resulted in a p value of lt;0 001 which is under the significance threshold of 0 05 revealed statistically significant difference Based on these findings H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted which confirms that podcasts are a useful resource for enhancing students listening skills by providing accessible and engaging learning materials < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Podcast
  topic: keywords
subject: Listening
  topic: keywords
subject: Skill
  topic: keywords
subject: Grade 8
  topic: keywords
creator: Oey Wijaya
creator: Livianni Lambe
creator: Noldy Pelenkahu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 1701 1712
ending page: 1701 1712
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i1.11117

Application of The Make A Match Model to Improve Students Vocabulary
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description: This inquire about points to survey the Application of the Make a Coordinate Demonstrate to Improve Students Lexicon in English Subjects at SMP Negeri 8 Satu Atap Tondano The approach utilized in this inquire about is the Pre experiment Plan pretest posttest strategy as this approach includes bunches that have been set up as they are subsequently encouraging the results of our inquire about The test utilized in this consider comprised of 23 understudies The inquire about apparatuses given were within the frame of pretest and posttest comprising a add up to of 25 questions The discoveries of the investigate shown that the Application of the Make a Coordinate Demonstrate can enhance students lexicon Usually backed by the normal posttest score of understudies being 1 740 with a standard deviation of 75 65 which surpasses the normal pretest score of 1 020 with a standard deviation of 44 34 Subsequently it can be gathered that the Application of the Make a Coordinate Demonstrate can upgrade students lexicon at SMP Negeri 8 Satu Atap Tondano< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Make a Match, Implementation, Model, Improvement, Vocabulary, Junior High School
  topic: keywords
creator: Nikodemus Fanumby
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Fivy Andries
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 1732 1745
ending page: 1732 1745
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i1.11046

The Use of Song Lyrics to Improve Students Pronunciation in SMK Kristen Imanuel Laikit
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description: The background of this research was based on students difficulties in learning how to pronounce words and sentences This research is intended to see whether or not learning with song and its lyrics is an effective way to improve students pronunciation For that reason a learning method was conducted in SMK Kristen Imanuel Laikit with the subject of the research was the 11th< sup> grader class consist of 15 students This research intended to create an alternative method to improve the atmosphere of the teaching process so that the students were more comfortable and boost their spirit to learn even more This research used a Classroom Action Research a quantitative research approach The implementation of learning with song and its lyrics was conducted with pre test treatment post test and finally for further calculated the data SPSS 26 was used in this research All 15 students were participated in both pre test and post test where the average of students pre test score was 58 66 and the average of post test score after the treatment was used is 78 06 by those results the increase percentage was calculated and the results showed that the 11th< sup> grader of SMK Kristen Imanuel Laikit made an improvement score of 33 70 from those results this study can be concluded that the use of song and its lyrics can improve students pronunciation < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Students; pronunciation; learning; songs; lyrics
  topic: keywords
creator: Daniel Mokodompis
creator: Noldy Pelenkahu
creator: Paula Hampp
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-23
publication date: 2025-05-23
starting page: 1608 1619
ending page: 1608 1619
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v3i12.10957

An Analysis Of Students Difficulties In Reading Comprehension At 8TH Grade Student In Smp N 1 Dimembe
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description: The purpose of this study is to find out what are the students difficulties in reading comprehension at 8th< sup> grade student in SMP N 1 Dimembe The researcher used qualitative research with a qualitative descriptive design involving 29 student of class 8th< sup> C and for the interviews the researcher took six students as the informants Information collection was carried out through observation interviews and documentation There are 3 stages of data analysis first is data condensation second data display third drawing and verifying conclusions In analyzing the data the researcher finds out the difficulty by the student in reading comprehension namely: difficulties to understanding the meaning of the word the difficulties to understand the long sentence within the text difficulties in understanding the main idea difficulties in understanding the grammar and difficulties to create the inferences After analyzing the data the results showed that students still had difficulty in reading< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Student, Difficulties, Reading, Comprehension.
  topic: keywords
creator: ALVANDO R. PANDEAN
creator: Elisabeth Z. Oroh
creator: Tirza A. Kumayas
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-23
publication date: 2025-05-23
starting page: 1585 1607
ending page: 1585 1607
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v3i12.10893

Social Acceptance and Rejection among Teenagers as seen in Jerry Spinelli s Novel entitled Stargirl
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description: This study explored the social acceptance and rejection experienced by the main character in the Stargirl novel This study aimed to reveal the representation of social acceptance categories that occured towards the main character and also to reveal the form of social rejection experienced by the main character in the novel Stargirl A qualitative descriptive research method was used incorporating supporting quotes from the novel and other sources Through a psychological approach the researcher examined the categories of social acceptance from Hurlock and form of social rejection by Baumeister and Leary The researcher found the results of the study that in the Stargirl novel there was evidence of social acceptance in the form of star accepted and fringer experienced by the main character In addition the researcher found that not only social acceptance social rejection of the main character Stargirl was found in the form of active passive other or verbal and social or peer rejection < span>< p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Valencia Mantik
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Delli Sabudu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-12
publication date: 2025-05-12
starting page: 1713 1731
ending page: 1713 1731
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v4i1.10888

Utilization of Tiktok Videos in Improving Students pronunciation Ability in Senior High School
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description: This research has the purpose of improving students English pronunciation of homograph words by using TikTok videos of native speakers as the media This research is in the form of quantitative which designate the result in the form of numbers tables and charts not in the form of word The data of this research comes from SMA Swadharma Werdhi Agung as the population while focusing on the students of Class XI IPA 1 which consist of 25 students as the sampling of the research In administering this research the researcher used pre test and post test design to find out the improvement of students pronunciation of homograph words by using TikTok videos of native speakers as the media Pre test and post test design is considered as the most suitable for this research which aims to find out improvements from students The result of the study explains that the students pronunciation of homograph words before and after learning using the TikTok videos differs significantly Students ability to pronounce homograph words is positively impacted by TikTok as seen by the post test findings Sig 2 tailed 0 001 lt; 0 05 was the result of the obtained Paired Samples t test This indicates that Ha is accepted while Ho is denied TikTok has a significant impact on students ability to pronounce homograph words as evidenced by the difference between the pre test and post test < p>
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pronunciation, Homograph Words, TikTok
  topic: keywords
subject: 25 students from XI IPA 1 at SMA Swadharma Werdi Agung, Academic year 2024/2025
  topic: subjects
creator: I Nyoman Agus Nardayana
creator: Nihta V. F Liando
creator: Rinny Rorimpandey
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English Linguistics and Literature https: creativecommons org licenses by sa 4 0
date: 2025-05-23
publication date: 2025-05-23
starting page: 1540 1550
ending page: 1540 1550
doi: 10.36582/jotell.v3i12.10824