Journal of English Language Education

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS BY USING SQ3R (SURVEY, QUESTION, READ, RECALL, REVIEW) TECHNIQUE OF TENTH GRADE AT SMA NEGERI 1 REJOSO

2025-12-19T17:36:41+07:00

Indonesian students currently have a low level of literacy. Indonesia's literacy score in PISA 2022 dropped from 371 to 359. It is indicated that they have difficulty in gaining understanding from the text they read, it makes them less interested in reading activities, especially reading English texts. The objectives of this study are to find out the significant difference in students' reading comprehension skill before and after using SQ3R technique. This research is a quasi experimental research one group pre-test post-test. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Rejoso by using the population of all tenth grade namely 321 students, the sample used was class X-8 with 34 students. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling type convenience sampling. Data collection used tests.The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistics and inferential statistics t-test. Based on the results of the pre-test showed an average value of 46.76 with a low category. While the results of the post-test showed an increase with an average value of 85,29. From the t-test calculation results obtained tcount=19,06 >ttable=1,692 with a significant level of 5% with dk=33, so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So that "there is a significant difference in students' reading comprehension skill before and after using the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review) technique in the tenth grade at SMA Negeri 1 Rejoso in the academic year 2023/2024

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PODCASTS ON SPOTIFY TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMAN 1 SUKOMORO

2025-12-19T17:30:44+07:00

English listening skills are essential in the process of learning English. However, many students face challenges in developing these skills due to insufficient practice, external distractions, and internal barriers such as lack of motivation and concentration. Observations have shown that students in class X-2 at SMAN 1 Sukomoro still have suboptimal listening comprehension, affecting the teaching and learning process. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using podcast on Spotify to improve the English listening skills of students in class X-2 at SMAN 1 Sukomoro for the academic year 2023/2024. This research employs a quantitative method with a pretest and posttest design (one-group) to measure the English listening skills before and after using podcast on Spotify. The sample consists of students in class X-2 at SMAN 1 Sukomoro. The convenience sampling was used in this research. Data were collected through the English listening skills tests and analyzed using statistical descriptive and statistical t-tests to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The findings indicate a significant difference of the students' English listening skills after using podcast on Spotify. The average pretest score was 66,36, while the average posttest score increased to 80,60. The t-test results showed a tcount of 17,8 with a ttable< 0.05 is 1,692, indicating a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. The average score improvement was 14,24, which is 21,45% improvements to demonstrating the effectiveness of podcasts as a learning aid. Using podcast on Spotify effectively enhances students' English listening skills. These results suggest that integrating digital audio technology in language learning can provide significant benefits. Further research is needed to explore long-term impacts and applications in other learning contexts.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HARRINGBONE METHODE TO IMPROVE ENGLISH WRITING ABILITY IN RECOUNT TEXT OF TENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 1 GONDANG

2025-12-19T17:22:37+07:00

English writing ability are essential in learning English, yet many students struggle with developing these skills due to traditional teaching methods, lack of innovative strategies, and various internal and external barriers, as observed in the suboptimal English writing abilities of students in recount texts at SMK Negeri 1 Gondang. This research aims to determine the significant difference of the Herringbone Technique in improving English writing ability in recount text of tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Gondang for the academic year of 2023/2024. This research employs a mixed method with a randomized pretest-posttest control group design to measure the effectiveness of the Herringbone Technique in improving recount text English writing ability among tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 1 Gondang. The sample consists of students from class X-TKR1 with the total is 36 students, selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected through English writing ability tests, questionnaires, and interviews, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to determine the effectiveness of the interventionThe findings indicate a significant difference in students' English writing ability after using the Herringbone Method. The average pretest score was 75.97, while the average posttest score increased to 87.33. The t-test results showed a tcount of 45.44 with a ttable of 1.679 at a significance level of 0.05, indicating a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. The average score improvement was 11.36, which corresponds to a 14.95% improvement, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Herringbone Method as a learning aid. The Herringbone Method significantly difference in the students' Englih writing ability, with scores rising from 75 to 87. This indicates its effectiveness in enhancing English writing ability. Further research is needed to explore its long-term impact and broader applications.

THE INFLUENCE OF WATTPAD APPLICATION TOWARDS STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS ACHEVEMENT OF 10TH GRADE AT SMAN 1 SUKOMORO

2025-12-19T17:12:16+07:00

Observations of 10th grade students at SMAN 1 Sukomoro reveal significant challenges in their writing skills, though students using the Wattpad application tend to overcome these difficulties. This research aims to (1) assess the writing skills achievement of 10th grade students at SMAN 1 Sukomoro who do not use Wattpad Application, (2) evaluate the writing skills achievement of those who use Wattpad Application, and (3) determine the significant influence of Wattpad Application on students' writing skills. A quantitative approach with a causal comparative design was used, employing Independent Sample t-Test for data analysis. Data was collected through tests and documentation from two classes: one using Wattpad and one not, with a sample of 70 students from classes 10-3 and 10-4 out of a total population of 317 students. Purposive sampling was applied. The Independent t-Test showed a tcount >ttable (9,784 > 3,980) and Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 > 0.05. This indicates a significant influence of Wattpad on students' writing skills achievement The findings confirms that the Wattpad application significantly influence on students' writing skills.

THE USE OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PJBL) TO ENHANCE DESCRIPTIVE WRITING ABILITY OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT MTS AL-HUDA GONDANG

2025-12-19T16:48:08+07:00

This study examines the application of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) to improve the descriptive writing ability of eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Huda Gondang, addressing identified difficulties in this skill. The research aimed to determine the significant difference in students' descriptive writing skills before and after being taught using the PjBL model. This study employed a pre-experimental design with a quantitative approach, using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population was all eighth-grade students, with a sample of 20 students from class VIII-A selected through convenience sampling. Data analysis used a paired sample t-test. Results showed the average pretest score was 36 (Poor category) and the posttest score was 78 (Good category). The t-count (19.09) was greater than the t-table (1.725) at a 5% significance level with 19 degrees of freedom. Therefore, Hₐ was accepted, indicating a significant improvement in descriptive writing ability after implementing PjBL. It is concluded that the PjBL model effectively enhances the descriptive writing skills of eighth-grade students at MTs Al-Huda Gondang.

IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY USING INSTAGRAM POLLING QUIZ FOR ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMKN 1 NGANJUK

2025-12-16T18:23:14+07:00

Background: The objectives of this study are, (1) to identify the challeenges of students' vocabulary mastery before using Instagram poll quiz for eleventh grade at SMKN 1 Nganjuk, (2) to analyze the development of students' vocabulary mastery after using Instagram poll quiz for eleventh grade at SMKN 1 Nganjuk, (3) to identify the significant difference between students' vocabulary mastery before and after using Instagram poll quiz as English learning media for eleventh grade at SMKN 1 Nganjuk. This research design uses a quantitative approach and this type of research is Quasi Experiment. This research design is pre-test and post-test (one group pre-test and post-test). The population of this research is grade XI students at SMKN 1 Nganjuk in the academic year 2023/2024. The sample of this study were students of class XI-PGIM 2. The sampling technique used convenience sampling technique. Based on the written test scores, students obtained an average pre-test score of 57 students with a classification of "Low" and an average post-test score of 86.5 with a classification of "Very Good". Based on the results of the analysis, it is known that the 5% significant level for DF = 35 obtained the value of t_count = 17.065 and t_table = 1.690, then t_count> t_table which means Ha is accepted. Thus, there is a significant difference between students' vocabulary mastery before and after being taught using Instagram Polling Quiz for grade XI students at SMKN 1 Nganjuk in the 2023/2024 academic year. Thus, the use of Instagram Polling Quiz can improve students' vocabulary mastery.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HIDDEN OBJECT GAMES IN INCREASING VOCABULARY MASTERY OF EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMPN 3 NGANJUK

2025-12-20T06:35:53+07:00

Vocabulary mastery is a crucial component of English language learning that directly impacts students' communication skills. This study investigates the effectiveness of using Hidden Object Games (HOGs) as an innovative learning tool to improve the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students. Using a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, this research involved 52 students divided into an experimental group (n=26) and a control group (n=26). The experimental group learned vocabulary through a Hidden Object Game application, while the control group used conventional methods. A vocabulary test was administered as a pre-test and post-test. Results showed the experimental group's average score increased significantly from 65.4 to 82.7, whereas the control group's average only rose from 64.2 to 68.9. Statistical analysis using an independent samples t-test yielded a t-count of 12.1, which exceeded the critical t-table value (1.708), indicating a statistically significant difference. The study concludes that Hidden Object Games are an effective method for enhancing vocabulary mastery among junior high school students. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License.

IMPROVING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING THROUGH 'VK'S PROJECT' AUDIOVISUAL: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

2025-12-19T15:43:39+07:00

Many young people today frequently use more than one language, often mixing Indonesian with English in both oral and written communication. At MTs Al-Huda Gondang, a problem identified is students' lack of proficiency in constructing proper sentences, describing objects or events in detail, and understanding the correct structure of descriptive texts. This research aims to determine whether there is a significant difference in the descriptive text writing skills (on the topic of animals) of Grade VII students at MTs Al-Huda Gondang before and after the use of the "Vk's Project" audiovisual media in the learning process. This study employs a quantitative approach with a one-group pre-test-post-test experimental design. Data were collected twice using a pre-test (before treatment) and a post-test (after treatment) to compare students' writing skills. The sampling technique was convenience sampling. The results showed a mean pre-test score of 61.31 and a post-test score of 80.52. In the pre-test, 17 students (89%) scored below the minimum mastery criterion (KKM) of 75. In the post-test, 18 students (95%) achieved scores at or above the KKM. Data analysis using a paired sample t-test revealed that t_count > t_table (10.11 > 1.734), leading to the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Furthermore, the effect size calculation (Cohen's d = 2.32) indicates a very large practical significance. Therefore, it is concluded that the use of the "Vk's Project" audiovisual significantly improved students' descriptive text writing skills about animals. It is acknowledged that the study's design, lacking a control group, limits the ability to definitively attribute all improvement solely to the intervention..