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Sailun, Betty
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Students’ Difficulties with Vocabulary Mastery in English Language Education at the University Level Harselina, Harselina; Idayani, Andi; Sailun, Betty
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2024.vol11(2).18668

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Vocabulary mastery is crucial for facilitating the acquisition of language skills. This research aims to identify students' difficulties with vocabulary mastery in English Language Education at the university level. A quantitative research approach was used, focusing on first-semester students in Class A as the research sample and Class B for test trials. The sample consisted of 33 students (13 males and 20 females) from the English Language Education program at FKIP Universitas Islam Riau. The study employed a vocabulary test in multiple-choice format, and simple purposive sampling was used to distribute the test. The test link was shared via the class chairman, and SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. The research identified students' difficulties in vocabulary mastery through their test results. The results indicated an average student score of 69, categorized as "Good." Specifically, 3 students scored between 86 and 100 ("Excellent"), 16 students scored between 66 and 85 ("Good"), 11 students scored between 46 and 65 ("Fair"), and 3 students scored between 26 and 45 ("Poor"). Thus, most students performed in the "Good" range on the vocabulary test. The analysis revealed that students faced significant difficulties with prepositions, verbs, and pronouns. In contrast, nouns and conjunctions were less challenging for students. Among the vocabulary areas, prepositions were particularly difficult for students, indicating that questions involving prepositions were the most challenging.
EFL University Students’ Perception of Using Smartphone in Learning Vocabulary Johari, Johari; Yulianto, Yulianto; Sailun, Betty; Diana, Diana; Ayu, Fitri
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i3.549

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The purpose of this research is to discuss students' perceptions of the use of smartphone in learning new English vocabulary. An online questionnaire was used to obtain data from 34 of Indonesian EFL University students. The items of the questionnaire cover several aspects of vocabulary, including dictionary use, morphological analysis, and contextual analysis. Descriptive statistics of Likert-based questions were conducted to analyse the data. The findings of this study indicate that students perceive smartphone as facilitating several learning actions, such as contributing greatly to the acquisition of new English vocabulary, remembering, writing, and pronouncing words correctly. Apart from that, students also use smartphones because they are effective, especially in looking for synonyms and antonyms of words, thus really helping in the learning process. The findings of this study contribute to existing research on students' perceptions of the use of mobile applications for learning purposes, particularly in vocabulary learning.
Co-Authors Diana Diana Fitri Ayu Harselina, Harselina Idayani, Andi Johari Johari Yulianto Yulianto