ELT (English Language Teaching Prima Journal)

Analysis of Language Acquisition in Children Aged 0-5 Years in the Care of Career Mother: Behaviorism Theory-B.F Skinner

Lilis Handayani Napitupulu — 2024-06-03

This research aims to reveal the language acquisition of children aged 0-5 years old in career-mother’s parenting by using behaviorism theory by B.F Skinner that is language acquisition formed by associative relationship between stimulus and repetitive responses to form reinforcement (habits). The influence of a career mother requires a child to be left at home with a babysitter, so it affects to the language acquisition of the child. This research uses qualitative method with the subject of research is five childrens aged 0-5 years old who the mothers are a ful-time worker and raised by a different babysitter substantially in language teaching for the children. The method that is used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Directly observation and interview technique are used as data analysis technique. The result of the analysis shows that the pattern of children’s parenting is very influential on the language acquisition. The interaction between a mother and a child or a babysitter and a child is a form of stimulus to the children and repeated responses so that the reinforcement will determine the success of children’s language acquisition. Environtment plays a significant role in language development especially in vocabulary. Therefore, the children need to be involved in a dialogue or conversation, a question and interactive language.

SITUATION CONTEXT OF THE DESCRIPTIVE TEXT OF THE SPEECH BY THE CHINESE LEADER AT THE G20 SUMMIT ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Devi Alvionita Alindra — 2024-06-05

Understanding the interplay between language and situational context is paramount in exploring the depth of meaning within descriptive texts. This study delves into the language utilized in descriptive texts to depict objects, places, or events with vivid detail, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the described experiences. Moreover, the situational context encompasses factors like communication purpose, audience, social and cultural context, place and time context, and the author's experience and perspective. Using discourse analysis, this article examines the situational context in the descriptive text of the speech by the Chinese leader at the G20 Summit on November 15, 2022. The research method employed in this study is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The study focuses on three dimensions: discourse field, discourse participants, and discourse devices. By analyzing these aspects, the article sheds light on how language and context influence the formation, distribution, and interpretation of messages within discourse, offering a comprehensive understanding of communication dynamics and meaning formation in society.

TEACHING SPEAKING USING QUESTION GAME BY TENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ AT SMK IMMANUEL MEDAN

Oky Manta Tarigan Tarigan — 2024-06-01

UTILIZING MYSTERY BOX MEDIA TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AT MAYJEND SUTOYO SCHOOL

Henokh Febio Hutagalung — 2024-06-19

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of using mystery box media to improve English speaking skills among eighth-grade students at Mayjend Sutoyo Middle School in Medan. The study employs a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, encompassing three phases: Pre-cycle, Cycle 1, and Cycle 2. This methodology allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the strategy's impact on student engagement and performance. Data collection methods include observations, speaking rubric evaluations, and documentation analysis. The results indicate a marked enhancement in students' speaking abilities following the implementation of the Mystery Box strategy. These outcomes highlight the value of interactive, game-based learning techniques in fostering English speaking proficiency. Future studies might investigate the prolonged effects of this method on students' overall language development.

USING GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENT'S COMPREHENSION AT SMP SWASTA PENGHARAPAN MEDAN

Sri Ninta Tarigan — 2024-06-11

This research was conducted to describe the process of increasing students' understanding of comparative degrees through the Grammar Translation Method and to find out whether the grammar-translation method can improve students' understanding of comparative degrees among Medan Pengharapan Private Middle School students. Class I and II students of Medan Pengharapan Private Middle School were the research subjects. Tests and observations are data collection tools. Students are taught using qualitative and quantitative approaches, or classroom action research. Based on this research, it can be concluded that students already understand when taking tests. This was proven when working on the first cycle: 28 students did not understand (below average) the degree of comparison, and after being given the first treatment, this increased to 12 students who understood it but did not understand comparative degrees. After being given the second treatment, only 10 students did not understand comparative degrees.

An Analysis of Students’ Difficulties in Writing Narrative Text at SMA WR Supratman 2 Medan

Wilianty Wilianty — 2024-07-16

Abstract

The objective of this research is to search and analyse the difficulties faced by the students in writing narrative text which was done by the 11^th grade students at SMA WR Supratman 2 in the academic year of 2023/2024. This research used descriptive qualitative method. This research involved 23 students and 2 teachers as the research samples. The data were collected from written test and interview as the instruments. Both written test and interview were analysed to gain the result. The written exam results revealed that the majority of students faced challenges in grammar, particularly with tenses. Following grammar, students struggled with sentence structure, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation. The data also showed that students were not accustomed to do writing that those habits shaped students’ opinion that writing is a difficult task. Consequently, students’ lack motivation in writing. Therefore, researcher suggest teachers to firstly ensure students mastery in the usage of language features before moving on to writing. Researcher also suggest students to practice writing short paragraphs, then gradually progress to longer texts.

The Usage of Code Switching in Teaching English at Yayasan Pendidikan Winfield

Cindy Jacinda — 2024-07-05

This research is aimed to find out why the usage of code switching occurs in teaching-learning English. The research was conducted by using qualitative research design. The place of the research is Yayasan Pendidikan Winfield Medan. The subject of the research were 10 students and 2 teachers in Yayasan Pendidikan Winfield Medan. The instrument used in order to collect the data in this research is by in-depth interview and observation. Interview was conducted to the students and the teachers in order to find out why the usage of code switching occurs in teaching-learning English. The result of the finding is that there are 6 students that used intra-sentential code switching, 2 students that used inter-sentential code switching, 2 students that used tag switching, and both of the teachers used intra-sentential code switching. From the data, writer concluded that: (1) most of the subjects of research used intra-sentential code switching; (2) the reason of why students used code switching is that they lack in English vocabulary mastery; (3) the reason of why teachers used code switching is that they want to clarify important point, ease the tension when the class atmosphere become tense.

COMMISSIVE SPEECH ACT IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DEBATE OF R.I 2024

Irma Suriyani Malau — 2024-06-25

This research aims to find the subtype of commissive speech acts used by presidential candidates and the most dominant subtype of commissive speech acts used by presidential candidates. The method used is the Descriptive Qualitative Method. The data of this research are utterances that contain commissive speech acts. The data source is the video of the presidential candidates' debate. The instruments of this research are observation and documentation. The researcher used the theory of Miles, Huberman & Saldana (2014) to analyze the data and obtained the results that in the presidential candidate debate, commissive subtypes were found, that is 5 subtypes of the nine commissive subtypes proposed by Searle and Vanderveken (1985), the five subtypes were 31 promises, one commit, one threaten, one accept and one pledge. The most dominant subtype in the presidential candidate debate is promising, with a percentage calculation of 88.5% promise, 2.8% commit, 2.8% threaten, 2.8% accept, and 2.8% pledge.

DESIGNING READING MATERIALS BASED ON MAIMOON PALACE

Olivia Angelene Laoly — 2024-05-18

Reading is a crucial language skill that students must master to enhance their understanding and knowledge of various subjects. In terms of reading, various topics of text are very necessary for the language learners to make them becoming more knowledgeable. It is crucial to design reading materials which is attractive and interesting to attract students to read. This research aims to know exactly the story behind the Maimoon palace and to transcribe the story to the form of reading text. In order to conduct this research, interview method was used by the researchers to collect data. After conducting the research, there were several findings about the story of Maimoon palace from the source person in the Maimoon palace. Then, the result of interview was written in the form of story of the palace. Briefly, designing reading materials based on Maimoon palace will attract students to read the story in order to increase and enhance their reading skill and vocabulary.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY BY USING ROLE PLAY TECHNIQUE AT SMP PANGERAN ANTASARI MEDAN

Nita Veronika Br. Sitanggang — 2024-05-06

This study aimed to determine how the student's skills to speak and respond to the Role Play method. There were 32 students in eighth grade at SMP Pangeran Antasari Medan who were the study’s subjects. This study employed quantitative descriptive research, gathering data through tests and questionnaires. The study collected data in two phases. The first involved a speaking test by script. The second is a questionnaire with 10 questions. The researcher calculated the test results by looking for an average value, which was then used as supporting data when analyzing questionnaire data using descriptive statistics. The study's results revealed that students' ability to speak through Role Play achieved an average score of 77, with 62% of students answering "YES" and 38% answering "NO" to the Role Play questionnaire. In addition to improving students' speaking skills, the study's implications indirectly improved students' sense of cooperation with each other as well as their confidence.

ANALYZING STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT SMP PANGERAN ANTASARI MEDAN

Indy Corry Gabriela Br Sigalingging — 2024-06-24

This research investigates the reading comprehension of descriptive texts among students at SMP Pangeran Antasari Medan. The study employs a descriptive research methodology to assess students' abilities to comprehend and analyze descriptive text. Data was collected through tests and interviews, targeting a specific class of 32 students. The results indicate a varied level of proficiency among students, with a significant number demonstrating excellent comprehension in multiple-choice tests while showing weaker performance in true/false assessments. The research identifies vocabulary and prior knowledge as key factors influencing reading comprehension. Interviews with teachers support these findings, highlighting differences in students' abilities based on their background and support systems. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced vocabulary learning and more effective reading strategies to improve comprehension skills.

AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN UNDERSTANDING NARATIVE TEXTS IN SMP N 7 MEDAN

rajainan simanjorang — 2024-06-05

This study was conducted to describe students' ability in understanding
narrative text and the factors that influence it. The purpose of this study is to
analyze students' ability to understand narrative text and the factors that
influence it. This research method used descriptive qualitative method. This
research was conducted at SMP N 7 Medan. The subjects of this study were 30
students of class IX-6. This research used question answering test and interview
test instruments. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the average
comprehension ability of narrative text was 82.33 (high ability), then from the
data it was also found that the factor that most influenced students' reading
comprehension ability at SMP N 7 Medan was the word meaning factor with a
percentage of 29.54% out of 100%, followed by vocabulary 27.27%, grammar
25% and linguistic factors 18.18%. The main cause is the limited vocabulary
owned by the students.
Keywords: Reading, Narrative text, influencing factors, Ability Analysis

An Error Analysis on The Use of Simple Present Tense in The Students’ Descriptive Text Among the Seventh Grade of Smp Swasta Pangeran Antasari Medan

Joshua Hati Abdi Laia — 2024-06-16

This study is aimed at finding and analyzing errors in the use of simple present tense in descriptive texts written by seventh graders of SMP Swasta Pangeran Antasari Medan. The approach followed in this research was a qualitative method involving description and analysis. This data was collected through the students using tests that had been pre-prepared for them and interviews that were structured. In view of this, it is worth noting that there are only two main types of errors: intralingual errors and interlingual errors. These hindrances are caused by interference from their native language, Bahasa Indonesia thus making them disarrange sentences wrongly or even create new words. Meanwhile, intra-lingual errors, such as omission and addition, arise due to students' lack of understanding of English grammar rules. From the total 90 errors identified, omission errors were the most dominant with a percentage of 42.2%, followed by mis-formation (25.5%), mis-ordering (16.6%), and addition (15.5%). This study underscores the importance of more focused and interactive grammar teaching, as well as more frequent writing practice with constructive feedback to reduce errors in Simple Present Tense usage. The results are anticipated to enhance to standard of English language instruction in educational institutions, namely in the area of composing descriptive texts.

STUDENT'S ABILITY IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT AT ELEVENTH CLASS OF TATA BUSANA AT SMK PANGERAN ANTASARI

Litnawati Br Tarigan Tua — 2024-06-01

In writing descriptive text, there are five aspects that need to be considered: identification, description, language use, vocabulary, and mechanics. Based on the problems identified at the beginning of the research, the aim of this research is to assess students’ ability to write descriptive text was determine students' abilities in writing descriptive texts for class XI students at SMK PANGERAN ANTASARI. This research focuses on 23 students. Researchers apply qualitative methods. This research was carried out directly on Tuesday, May 21 in class XI of SMK PANGERAN ANTASARI. Researchers examined deficiencies in students' descriptive text writing. This research focuses on categorizing students' writing errors. Data was obtained through a descriptive text-writing test. The results of the research show that students’ abilities in writing identification varied from bad to good, their ability in writing descriptions was less than satisfactory, their ability in using language, vocabulary and mechanics was also less than satisfactory. Additionally the research shows that students experience struggles in clearly identifying objects, developing ideas related to their lack of understanding of the structure of the simple present tense, as well as facing limitations in vocabulary and making mechanical mistakes.

ENHANCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH CHAIN CARD GAMES FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT SMPN 7 MEDAN

Rista Jane Dwistaryan Waruwu — 2024-06-15

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Chain Card Game strategy in improving vocabulary of eighth grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Medan. The research method used Classroom Action Research (PTK). Classroom Action Research (CAR) with three cycles: Pre-cycle, cycle1, and cycle2 to assess the impact of this strategy on students participation and performance. Data was collected through observation, grade scores, and documentaion. The analysis of data demonstrated a notable enhancement in the students vocabulary abilities following the implementation of the chain card game strategy. These findings reinforce the significance of interactive and game-based learning methodologies in enhancing English language proficiency. Further investigation could elucidate the long-term consequences of employing this strategy on students language abilities.

ANALYZING STUDENT'S DIFFICULTIES IN MASTERING VOCABULARY AT SMP PANGERAN ANTASARI

Laura Monica Lumbanraja — 2024-06-16

The aim of this study is to ascertain the vocabulary comprehension challenges faced by students. Lack of vocabulary makes it difficult for students to communicate in a foreign language. Because of this, scholars are inspired to investigate the issues that students encounter and the methods they employ to resolve them. The descriptive qualitative research approach used in this study is centered on vocabulary challenges. Because the students' vocabulary knowledge was still lacking and the previous study results suggested that they had trouble understanding English classes, the researcher decided to use eighth grade students as research participants in this investigation. Researchers employed observation, document examination, and interviews to gather data. According to the study's findings, students encountered many. Difficulty learning vocabulary, such as having trouble recalling words in context. Out of all the students, only twelve were able to provide answers that were higher than the minimum. Aside from that, each student's average score is 57.5%, with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 71. This demonstrates that pupils struggle with answering. Aside from that, they employ a variety of approaches to problem-solving, including teaching pupils new techniques, providing examples, and translating. determining the reasons behind the vocabulary learning challenges that kids face. The first language in which pupils struggle with word pronunciation is English. The second reason is grammatical form, since spoken and written English differ in this regard. Students do not pay attention to learning English further, know more words, and limit their time to sources of information about new vocabulary. Lastly, it's easy to forget the words.

SPEECHES AFTER RECEIVING THE SERIAL NUMBER IN 2023

aunike N peranginanginN — 2024-06-25

This thesis examines the modalities used in the speeches of the three presidential candidates after receiving serial numbers in 2023. By analyzing the clauses they convey, this thesis aims to understand the ideologies of the three presidential candidates, as well as how they make their speeches. delivered to convince the public. The research method used is descriptive qualitative using documentation as a data collection method. The analysis was carried out by referring to Halliday's (2014) SFL theory. The focus of this research is on modality sentences in the speeches of the three presidential candidates. Researchers found 38 sentences that used modalities in the speeches of the three presidential candidates after receiving serial numbers in 2023. The modalities that the three presidential candidates often used in their speeches were obligation modulation, desire and probability modulation, where the three presidential candidates stated something that was considered mandatory and could not be done. bargained for and expressed his desire and confidence in holding the election. The dominant use of modulation in the speeches of the three presidential candidates, with the aim of inviting the audience to take certain actions together and influencing the audience in choosing a presidential candidate who can defend and advance the Indonesian state. It is hoped that the results of this research will help the public to see the strategies of the three presidential candidates in influencing the public through their speeches so that the public can choose them.

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of Tenth Grade Students at Vocational School SMK Immanuel Medan

Karuna Wirajaya Wangi — 2024-06-15

This study is conducted to find the relationship between emotional intelignce intelligence and Academic achievement of tenth grade, which is conducted at vocational school smk immanuel medan Quantitative relationship investigation was used in this investigation. Correlational investigations investigate employment insights to decide whether there is a relationship and the degree of relationship between two variables. The essence of this investigation is to determine and analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of tenth grade students at vocational school SMK Immanuel Medan. Pre test and post test are used to measure whether there is a significance of using methods or without using method. The results of the investigation the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of tenth grade students at vocational school SMK Immanuel Medan show that there is a relationship, shown and included, with the high value of the results of the investigation of the information obtained. The relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of tenth grade students at vocational school SMK Immanuel Medan. The higher the emotional intelligence possessed by students, the higher the learning achievements they can obtain.