scholarly journals Grammatical Errors on EFL Students’ Conversation Practice: Surface Strategy Taxonomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Resti Citra Dewi, Fitria Hardini Rangkuti, Supriadi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fourth Term ◽  
Training Class ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Institute Of Technology ◽  
English Training ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study was to analyze grammatical errors on EFL students’ conversation practice. The participants of this study were the fourth term students of Indonesia Institute of Technology and Business, 2020/2021 academic year. The participants taken as the object of this study because after observation in the students’ class found that there were some mistakes on the students’ speech when doing the conversation in English. The population of this study was from English Training class consisted of four parallel classes Semester IV with the total number of the students was 95 students. Purposive sampling technique was used in this study. This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative research. The data was words, phrases, and sentences which uttered by the students and writing all non-verbal linguistic that students do on their conversation practice. The data was analyzed based on a classification of errors proposed by Dulay, Burt, and Krashen (1982 in Ellis and Barkhuizen, 2005) called Surface Strategy Taxonomy is applied. The errors in students’ speech were classified by using surface structure taxonomy namely misformation, misorder, addition, and omission. The findings of this study show that omission is the most dominant error produced by participants with the percentage 41.30%. It is followed by misformation with total cases 28.26%, addition with total cases 21.73%, and the last followed by misordering with total cases 8.69%.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF GRAMMATICAL ERRORS BY THE FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Sulistyo Adi Joko Saharjo ◽  
Ni Nyoman Nidya Trianingrum
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Indirect Speech ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Academic Year

The present study dealt with An Analysis of Grammatical Errors bythe eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kuta Utara in academic year 2016/ 2017. The researcher interested in analyzing kinds of errors because the errors were made by students should be corrected so not to become fossilized. The total amount of population which consisted of 12 classes were 384 students all together. The amount of population was determined by using quota random sampling technique. The number of representative students which used as subjet under study was 40 students. The present study which made use of an ex-post facto research design was intended to answer the following research questions: what kind of grammatical errors which is made by the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kuta Utara in academic year 2016/ 2017 in constructing direct and indirect speech. The data required for the study were collected by using grammatical transformation tasks. In the grammatical transformation tasks, the students were asked to change direct speech to indirect speech or vice versa by the correct grammatical forms in the sentences. The result revealed that there were 303 errors made by the students. From the total number of students’ errors, the researcher found that there were four types of errors. There were 43(14,19%)of omission error, there were 29(9,57%)of addition errors, there were 58(19,14%)of malformation errors, and there were 173(57,09%)of disordering errors. The finding of present study was many students who weredifficultto answerdirect and indirect speech. They lacked of knowledge and inability in mastering English grammar so many mistakes were made by them.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF RUANGGURU APPLICATION IN THEIR ENGLISH LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Aulia Fatimannisa ◽  
Syarifuddin Dollah ◽  
Amirullah Abduh
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Islamic School ◽  
Second Grade Students ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract. This study aimed at finding out the Students’ Perception on the Use of Ruangguru Application in Their English Learning. The researcher applied mixed method (quantitative and qualitative). The population of this research was the second grade students of Senior High School of Athirah Islamic School Makassar in 2019/2020 academic year. The sample was taken consisted of 24 students which were taken by using simple random sampling technique. The data were obtained through the questionnaire were analysed and tabulated based on the classification of perception using Likert scale and the data from interview were analysed by recording and transcribing it. The results of data analysis showed that (1) students’ perception was positive on the use of Ruangguru application in their English learning by mean score 70 (2) based on the students’ classification that 5 (20.8%) students classified as Strongly positive, 10 (41.7%) students classified as Positive, 5 (20.8%) students classified as Moderate, 3 (12.5%) students classified as Negative and 1 (4.5%) students classified as Strongly negative. This was indicated that most students like using Ruangguru in their English learning.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Draw Label Caption Strategy in Teaching Writing for EFL Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
Tri Setianingsih ◽  
I Made Permadi Utama
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Data ◽  
T Test ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Simple Sampling ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract This research was aimed to find out whether or not the Draw Label Caption is effective toward students’ writing skill. The research was experimental research and the design used was pre-experimental with pretest-posttest design. The population of the study was the second year students of SMA Hang Tuah Mataram which consisted of one class (28 students). One class was chosen by using simple sampling technique and the result of test was distributed obtain the research data. In analyzing the data was used t-test formula. The findings showed that t-test was (4.875) > t-table (2.052) at the significant level = 0,05 (95%) and N=28 students. It means that, Alternative hypothesis (Ha) is using Draw Label Caption toward students’ writing skill at the second year students of SMA Hang Tuah Mataram in academic year 2019/2020 was accepted. It could be concluded that there was significant effect of Draw Label Caption toward student’s writing skill at second year student of SMA Hang Tuah Mataram.

scholarly journals SCRUTINIZING ENGLISH DISCOURSE MARKERS IN EFL STUDENTS’ WRITING PRODUCTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Listyaning Sumardiyani ◽  
Dias Andris Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Academic Year

Fraser (1988; 1996; 1999) which are classified EDMs functions as ‘contrastive, ‘elaborative, and ‘inferential. This study designated the use of English discourse markers by University EFL students in writing production. To answer the research question on how do they disclose EDMs in producing writing, the writers employed a qualitative research approach. The object was the documentation of students’ writing result mediated on the writing class. The participants were 38 students of semester III in the academic year 2018/2019. The findings are the contrastive markers are; but 63/instead of 2/whereas 2/however 16/although 2/in the other hand /side 6. The elaborative markers are; and 597/also 105/or 69/for example 27/besides 7/moreover 3/in addition, 24/then 6/likewise 1. The inferential markers are; because 97/so 51/as a result 9/therefore 11/in conclusion 3/then 1. The most functions of discourse markers use by students are; the marker ‘but’ has a meaning ‘on the contrary. The marker ‘and’ has a meaning as ‘in addition’. Students used the marker ‘because’ to indicate ‘for the reason’. The implication of this study is that students need to understand in employing properly English discourse markers to make their writing being cohesive and coherent in texts.

scholarly journals The Effect of Jigsaw Method to Improve EFL Students’ Vocabulary Ability

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Hesni Neno ◽  
Yohanes Paulus Florianus Erfiani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Jigsaw Method ◽  
The One ◽  
Academic Year

This study was aimed to improve students’ ability in learning vocabulary through jigsaw method at Timor University in, Timor Tengah Utara regency (TTU), NTT Province, Indonesia. The main purpose of this study is to know the effect of using jigsaw method to improve students’ vocabulary ability. This study belongs to pre experimental method with <em>the one group pretest - posttest</em> design. This study was conducted in one class which was given the treatment. The treatment of this study is teaching and learning process by using jigsaw method. The population of this study was second semester students of English study program of Timor university in academic year 2017 / 2018. The total members of second semester students were 120 who were divided into three (3) classes. Every class consisted of 30 students. The writers used purposive sampling technique to take the data. The writers only determined one class because the writer assumed that in this class, students have sufficient knowledge of English. Hence, the sample of this study was 30 students. The writers had conducted pre test before gave the treatment to the students. Finally, the writers gave the posttest to measure students’ vocabulary ability in the end of teaching and learning process. From the data analysis, the writers found that the average of the students’ vocabulary was improvement. The average of students’ score in pretest was 65% and posttest was 79%. After the writers conducted the research, the writers concluded that (1). Jigsaw method can improve students’ vocabulary ability. (2). Jigsaw method can improve the students’ interaction with the teacher and other students.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Students` Pronunciation Mastery at English Department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khairi Ikhsan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
English Department ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
English Students ◽  
Academic Year

The research is to find the dominant factors influencing students` pronunciation mastery at English department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera. This research is using qualitative research method. Total of participants are 10 English students academic year 2016/2017 in English Department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera who are getting the best mark in pronunciation class. Sample of the research was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The instrument of the research is interview. The purpose of the interview is to get the real arguments about factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery. This research revealed that motivation is the dominant factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery. Most of the students were motivated to increase their pronunciation because they were motivated by native speakers-watching the western or English movies and songs. Besides, they also argued that they wanted to go to overseas so, they should produce the word with correctly pronounced to avoid misunderstanding for both speaker. Based on the data obtained, it can be stated that motivation is the dominant factor influencing students` pronunciation mastery in academic year 2016/2017 at English Department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera.

scholarly journals Analyzing Grammatical Error in Students' Recount Text Writing in Junior High School

HUMANIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Ines Marylena Candra Manik ◽  
Ni Komang Arie Suwastini
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Major Type ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Grammatical Errors ◽  
Grammatical Error ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Text Writing

Having good grammar is one of important components in the mastery of writing skills. However, grammatical errors still become an important problem in writing, especially for EFL students. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the major types of grammatical errors; and to know the major source of grammatical errors in students’ recount text writing. This study was designed as a descriptive qualitative study. Recount texts written by the eighth-grade students of SMP Pelangi Dharma Nusantara in academic year 2019/2020 were used as the research subjects of this study. The data were identified and analyzed using  theory of error proposed by Dulay et al. (1982) about surface strategy taxonomy and theory of source of grammatical error proposed by Brown (2007)). The findings showed that the major type of grammatical errors was omission, with the total of 171 errors or 37. 33% of the total errors. Meanwhile, the major source of grammatical errors was intralingual transfer which the total result was 248 or 43.43% error. Thus, it can be concluded that the most frequent grammatical errors that happened among the subject was error of omission, while the most common source of errors was intralingual transfer.

scholarly journals COMPLIMENT STRATEGIES PRODUCED BY EFL LEARNERS OF ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM IN RIAU, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Lili Ariani ◽  
Indah Tri Purwanti ◽  
Eliwarti Eliwarti
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Completion Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

This research was aimed at analysing students’ strategies in giving compliments. This was descriptive qualitative research using a qualitative approach accompanied by descriptive statistics. This research involved 39 EFL students as the participants in the academic year 2019/2020 selected using cluster random sampling technique. The instrument used to collect the data was a DCT (Discourse Completion Test) containing a number of situations where the students were expected to give their compliment. The result showed that the students used many kinds of strategy in giving compliments. Explicit strategy was the most used by the students. Furthermore, the single explicit strategy appeared the most within overall strategies that appeared in the DCT. This implied that the students prefer to give a direct and simple compliment. One strategy in giving compliment appeared out of the classification which is congratulation attached to unbound semantic formula.

scholarly journals Internalization and Production of Metaphorical Expressions with EFL Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
Biljana Radić-Bojanić
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract The paper presents the results of qualitative research with 20 EFL students, who were exposed to structured metaphorical input for one academic year. It will be demonstrated how metaphorical expressions covered in classes are used spontaneously by students in writing tasks some time after they had been introduced and practiced, which is clear evidence of internalization that surfaces during production.

scholarly journals Studi Tentang Pembuatan Lampion Berbahan Limbah Goni Rami Pada Mata Pelajaran Prakarya Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Takengon T.A 2020/2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 821-829
Author(s):  
Pinte Ara ◽  
Azmi Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
Jute Sack ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Good Score ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year

This study aims to determine how the ability of grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Takengon in experimenting with jute sack waste as a material for making lantern handicrafts. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The data collection techniques used were observation, interview and documentation. The population of this research is 180 students. The sample used consisted of five works using a sampling technique aimed at taking the subject not above average, random or regional, but based on a specific purpose. The assessment indicators examined in this study were color, unity and functional value. The results of the study on the manufacture of lanterns made from hemp sack waste in craft subjects for Class VIII students of SMP Negeri 2 Takengon in the academic year of 2020/2021 showed that overall they received a good score (B). This good value is seen from the work of students who use three assessment indicators in making lanterns made from jute sack waste and are assessed by three teams of assessors / validators.

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