scholarly journals THE PERCEPTION OF TOUR GUIDE TRAINING: AN INSIGHT FROM THE BORDER AREA OF INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Ira Mutiaraningrum ◽  
Hikmah Trisnawati ◽  
Tita Rosalina
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Tour Guide ◽  
Border Area ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
West Kalimantan

Temajuk village is one of the leading tourist attractions in West Kalimantan. It bridges Indonesia and Malaysia. With its rich culture and breathtaking scenery, Temajuk village is indispensably for promoting tourism in West Kalimantan. This study examines the participants’ perception of the tour guide training held in Temajuk Village. The training involved English lessons since the international tourists also visited Temajuk village through Telok Melano, Indonesia.  Employing qualitative study, using interview and observation, this study establishes the reasons and expectations underpinning the respondents in joining the training. The responses are presented into the perceived benefits from the participants’ point of view, tour guide training and English language learning, and participants’ expectation. It is advised that this kind of training, especially in the border area can be held to since it is fruitful and prominent.

scholarly journals ALIH KODE DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS DI SMA

LITERA ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margana Margana
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Classroom Communication ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Method

This study aims to describe code switching in classroom communication from the sociolinguistic point of view. The research subjects comprised 12 English teachers in senior high schools in the Province of Yogyakarta Special Territory. The data were code switching utterances from English to Indonesian and vice versa in English language learning in the classroom. The data were analyzed using the qualitative descriptive method. The findings show that code switching has three functions, i.e. (a) material delivery, (b) classroommanagement, and (3) discourse markers. With reference to such functions, code switching in English language learning can be made as far as it satisfies academic functions. As the students’ English mastery improves, the use of code switching needs to be reduced.

scholarly journals UNRAVELING PARENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-204
Author(s):  
Claudio Diaz ◽  
Nicolas Acuña ◽  
Barbara Ravanal ◽  
Ignacio Riffo
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Teachers And Students

Purpose of the study: This research aims to analyze parents’ perceptions towards the learning of English and the ways they help their children deal with English and language assessment. Methodology: This qualitative study addresses 74 Chilean parents’ perceptions of English teaching and learning. A semi-structured interview was conducted to capture the participants’ perceptions. The data were categorized using content and frequency analysis and the principles of metaphoric analysis. Main findings: The findings suggest that parents hold a positive perception of the English language and believe it is useful for their children’s lives even though they might find the learning of the language difficult. Social implications/Originality: Participants can produce metaphors that regard English as an ability and metaphors that focus on the process of learning the language. The findings of this research are useful for university stakeholders, teachers, preservice teachers, and students. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this study parents, stakeholders who have usually left aside from the language teaching and learning process, are interviewed to unfold their perceptions of what they see and believe when their children learn English.

scholarly journals Early Childhood Bilingualism: The Myths, Truths, and Implications in English Language Learning in Pontianak

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Teddy Fiktorius
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Minority Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Descriptive Method

The paper explicates the immediate concern of gaining a deeper insight of language acquisition in the early childhood bilingualism in the setting of Pontianak city, a multi-ethnic city located in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is written through descriptive method or library research to provide the readers, especially the parents and teachers with better insights into a basis for decision making about raising and educating children bilingually. The first part elaborates on four myths, namely the myth of the monolingual brain, the myth of time investment, the myth of bilingualism and language impairment; and the myth of minority language children. It is followed by the argumentative support by the experts in the fields based on the literature review. Next, discussions are presented as a whole, pointing out some of significant implications for parents and teachers. Finally, an overall conclusion of the paper coverage is provided.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Bahasa Sunda Pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Lystiana Nurhayat Hakim ◽  
Pipit Prihartanti Suharto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
English Class ◽  
L1 And L2

ABSTRAK Bahasa Sunda merupakan bahasa pertama masyarakat Jawa Barat dan tidak sedikit orang yang menggunakan bahasa sunda diberbagai aspek kehidupan, salah satunya dalam pendidikan.Sekarang ini banyak dijumpai peomena penggunaan bahasa sunda sebagai bahasa pertama dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Beberapa ahli memperdebatkan penggunaan bahasa pertama dalam pengajaran bahasa asing yang dinilai akan menganggu makna, tujuan, dan fungsi bahasa Inggris. Oleh karena itu penting sekali bagi peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan untuk mencari tahu fungsi dan alasan penggunaan bahasa sunda dalm pembelajaran bahasa Inggris dan mencari tahu persepsi siswa terhadap penggunaan bahasa sunda dalam proses belajar mengajar bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus dimana tiga orang guru bahasa Inggris dan 20 orang siswa menjadi subjek penelitian. Instrumen penelitian yang dipakai ialah obesrvasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah Bahasa Sunda digunakan dalam pemberian instruksi, pemberian motivasi, penjelasan kosakata dan materi ajar, menunjukan ekspresi marah, kecewa, dan bahagia, penggunaannya dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan rasa nyaman dan kemudahan ketika berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi baik dengan guru maupun teman sejawat, serta untuk menghindari kesalahpahaman makna baik dalam komunikasi biasa ataupun dalam pemeberian materi ajar. Selain itu hasil dari penelitian ini ialah siswa menunjukan persepsi positif terhadap penggunaan Bahasa Sunda dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di kelas. ABSTRACT The purposes of this research were to investigate learners’ perception toward the use of Bahasa Sunda in English class, the function of Bahasa Sunda in EFL class, and the reasons of using Bahasa Sunda in English class. The participants were 20 students in one of Senior High School in West Java, Indonesia. This research was designed in qualitative study by distributing a questionnaire and conducting observation and interview as the data collection techniques. The findings showed that Bahasa Sunda used for giving instruction and motivation, explaining vocabulary and teaching materials, and showing several expressions of angry, disappointed, and happy. In addition, the purposes of using Bahasa Sunda in English language teachings are to create comfort atmosphere, to help students in communicating and interacting with the teachers and friends, and to avoid misunderstanding both in verbal communication and in giving teaching materials. Furthermore, they also welcome the L1 (Bahasa Sunda) and they have positive perception toward the use Bahasa Sunda in English language learning. In view of this, the use of both their L1 and L2 should be balanced.  

scholarly journals Effects of Learning Culture on English-Language Learning for Saudi EFL Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arwa Abdulaziz Aldawood ◽  
Fatimah Almeshari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
Arabic And English

This quantitative study aimed to investigate the influence of incorporating English-culture learning into English-language learning by observing the perspectives of Saudi EFL learners. It illustrated if there is an effect of learning culture on English language competence to the students of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University . The studyʼs methodology included a questionnaire administered to 70 undergraduate female students in the English department at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Results show that Saudi students recognized that culture and language are related to each other and the learning process cannot be fully realized without consideration of both aspects. Moreover, the study found that learning the English language with its corresponding cultural elements will enhance the speed and enjoyment of Saudi studentsʼ learning process. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that learning a foreign language not only involves studying syntactic structures or learning new vocabularies, but also should incorporate some cultural elements. From Saudi students' point of view, the only difficulty that might face them is the differences between Arabic and English cultures. Finally, this study recommends that further research can investigate the effect of culture on learning from the teachers' point of view

scholarly journals Influence of Extracurricular Teaching on Bangladeshi English Language Learning (ELL)

BELTA Journal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-123
Author(s):  
Feroza Yasmin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Education System ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
The Impact

The practice of extracurricular teaching, that is, the teaching outside formal educational institutions, is a well established phenomenon in the education system of Bangladesh. Extracurricular teaching can be offered for any subject, including second/foreign language. This paper discusses the role of extracurricular teaching in English language learning in Bangladeshi context. Moreover, it reports on a qualitative study to explore the impact of extracurricular teaching on success while learning a second/foreign language. The paper ends with the interpretations of the dataset which reveal that due to interest learners join extracurricular teaching. Therefore, it is students’ interest which has the most significant role than extracurricular teaching in achieving the success in second language learning.

The Speech-Language Assessment of English Language Learning Students: A Non-Standardized Approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kraemer ◽  
Allison Coltisor ◽  
Meesha Kalra ◽  
Megan Martinez ◽  
Bailey Savage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Specific Language Impairment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Assessment ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
English Speaking

English language learning (ELL) children suspected of having specific-language impairment (SLI) should be assessed using the same methods as monolingual English-speaking children born and raised in the United States. In an effort to reduce over- and under-identification of ELL children as SLI, speech-language pathologists (SLP) must employ nonbiased assessment practices. This article presents several evidence-based, nonstandarized assessment practices SLPs can implement in place of standardized tools. As the number of ELL children SLPs come in contact with increases, the need for well-trained and knowledgeable SLPs grows. The goal of the authors is to present several well-establish, evidence-based assessment methods for assessing ELL children suspected of SLI.

Tertiary English-majored Students’ Perceptions toward the Role of Pronunciation in English Language Learning and their Practicing Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-279
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
The University

Accurate pronunciation has a vital role in English language learning as it can help learners to avoid misunderstanding in communication. However, EFL learners in many contexts, especially at the University of Phan Thiet, still encounter many difficulties in pronouncing English correctly. Therefore, this study endeavors to explore English-majored students’ perceptions towards the role of pronunciation in English language learning and examine their pronunciation practicing strategies (PPS). It involved 155 English-majored students at the University of Phan Thiet who answered closed-ended questionnaires and 18 English-majored students who participated in semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that students strongly believed in the important role of pronunciation in English language learning; however, they sometimes employed PPS for their pronunciation improvement. Furthermore, the results showed that participants tended to use naturalistic practicing strategies and formal practicing strategies with sounds, but they overlooked strategies such as asking for help and cooperating with peers. Such findings could contribute further to the understanding of how students perceive the role of pronunciation and their PPS use in the research’s context and other similar ones. Received 10th June 2019; Revised 12th March 2020; Accepted 12th April 2020

Attitudes toward the use of TELL tools in English language learning among Vietnamese Tertiary English majors

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 581-596
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Guided Learning ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Very High ◽  
Different Levels

Technology plays a crucial role in the self-guided learning of a second language in general and English in particular. Nevertheless, many students in different contexts still ignore the application of technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) tools in enhancing their foreign language proficiency. Therefore, this study is conducted to investigate the attitudes towards the use of TELL tools in English-language learning (ELL) among English majors at one university in Vietnam. To collect data, 197 English majors participated in finishing the questionnaire, and 20 students were invited to join the interviews. The findings are that the majority of students have positive attitudes towards the use of TELL tools and the frequency of using these tools is very high. In addition, the results also reveal that there is no significant difference in attitudes towards and frequency of using TELL tools in learning English in terms of the year of study. However, students of different levels of academic achievements have different attitudes towards using TELL tools and use TELL tools to learn English differently. Received 2nd May 2019; Revised 16th July 2019, Accepted 20th October 2019

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