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<![CDATA[DESCRIBING TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY ]]>
<![CDATA[Ine Magfira M Keo]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Mawardin M Said]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v9i1.1841
<![CDATA[This is a qualitative research. Its aims are to find out teachers’ strategies in teaching English vocabulary and to identify the obstacles faced by teacher in implementing the strategies. The research method applied by researcher is qualitative. The data were taken from interview with English teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Ampana and analyzed by using descriptive analysis. The result of the research revealed some strategies applied by teacher to teach English vocabulary includes: 1) Comprehending Vocabulary through Reading and Translating Text; 2) Memorizing Vocabulary; 3) Dictionary Use. The teacher uses those strategy in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery. Based on the interview, the teacher faced some problems in teaching vocabulary. The problem derived from students, such as lack of motivation, the students sometimes feel lazy, bored and some of students become crowded in learning. They also quickly amd easily forget the vocabulary that has been learnt before because they do not practice it at home.]]>
<![CDATA[THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING CROSSWORD PUZZLE GAME TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ]]>
<![CDATA[Fajar Rizqi]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v9i1.1842
<![CDATA[The objective of this research is to find out whether Crossword Puzzle Game is effective to increase vocabulary of the eighth-grade students at SMPN 1 Ampibabo or not. This research applied a quasi-experimental research design, involves two groups, they were experimental and control groups. The sample was selected by cluster random sampling technique, and it was 20 students of class VIII A as the experimental class and 20 students of class VIII B as the control class. The instrument used for collecting data was a test. The test included pre-test and post-test, with the mean score 51.00 for experimental class, and 57.80 for control class on pre-test. While on post-test, 72.60 for experimental class, and 64.00 for control class. The data results from the test were analyzed statistically by applying the t-test formula. The results of the analysis showed that the value of t-counted (3.1) is higher than t-table (2.025). It means that the research hypothesis was accepted. In other words, applying Crossword Puzzle Game is effective to increase vocabulary of the eighth-grade students at SMPN 1 Ampibabo. The implication of this finding to the teaching of vocabulary is that the selection of the right learning method can affect the achievement of students and teachers are expected to foster learning motivation in students in various ways according to the ability of the teacher and attractive to students.]]>
<![CDATA[THE EFFECT OF USING SELF-QUESTIONING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION ]]>
<![CDATA[Nur Azmi]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v9i2.1871
<![CDATA[The objective of this research is to find out the effectiveness of using self-questioning strategy on students reading comprehension in the grade eight students at MTs DDI Soni. This research used quasi-experimental design. Research subject were selected using cluster random sampling. The sample of this research was 40 students of the grade eight at MTs DDI Soni. This research used two classes. VIII R.A as experimental class and VIII N.A as control class. The experimental class and control class were given pre-test and post-test, but only the experimental class has given treatment. The mean score of experimental class in pre-test is 34 and post-test is 51,4. While the mean score of control class in pre-test is 37 and post-test is 42,2. Based on the result of the pre-test and post-test, the tcounted of this study is (3,38). In conclusion, the use of self-questioning strategy can improve the reading comprehension at the grade eight studens at MTs DDI Soni.]]>
<![CDATA[CORRELATION BETWEEN VOCABULARY MASTERY AND READING COMPREHENSION OF THE TENTH GRADE ]]>
<![CDATA[Yuliastuti Yuliastuti]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v9i3.1883
<![CDATA[The purpose of this research is to find out the correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension of the tenth Grade students of SMAN 14 Sigi. This research used quantitative with correlational approach. The sample was 42 students which was taken by using all population sampling/all sampling technique. The instruments used to collect the data were the vocabulary and reading comprehension test in multiple choices form. All the data gained in this research were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Formula. The result shows that the obtained r value is 0.703. it is categorized in “Substantial” correlation. It indicated that there is positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension of the tenth grade students of SMAN 14 Sigi. Vocabulary contributes significantly to their reading comprehension. When they mastered the vocabulary, it will be easier for them to comprehend the reading. In the other words, vocabulary affect the reading comprehension and vice versa.]]>
<![CDATA[THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CIRC IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL ]]>
<![CDATA[Sari Wulandari]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Budi Budi]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2226
<![CDATA[The purpose of this research is to know whether the implementation of CIRC in improving writing skill of the eight grade students of SMP Negeri 4 Palu. The researcher applied quasi experimental research design. The purposive sampling technique was selected in this research to draw the sample. The samples were VIII Manggis as the experimental group and VIII Cempedak as the control group were the number of students were 35. The test which question form was used as the instrument in gathering the data. The data gathered were analyzed statically. The pretest was given to experimental and control group before the treatments were given. After that, the experimental group got the treatment while the control group did not receive any treatment.the posttest was given to both groups. The pretest mean score of the experimental group 39,34 and the control group was 51.08. while,the posttest mean score of the experimental group was 79,78 and the control group was 71,03. After analyzing the data,it is found out that the t-counted value (2,04) was greater than t-table value (1,01) by applying 0,05 level of significance and 30 degree of freedom(df). Based on the result of the research, it is concluded that the hypothesis is accepted. It means, that the implantation of CIRC technique can improve students writing skill at SMP Negeri 4 Palu.]]>
<![CDATA[A STUDY OF PREVIEWING AND PREDICTING STRATEGY IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION AT SMP NEGERI 14 SIGI ]]>
<![CDATA[Windi Putri Anggraini]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Arid]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2229
<![CDATA[The Previewing and Predicting Strategy were strategy that applied by teacher in teaching reading comprehension during class. The objective of this research was to find out the implementation of Previewing and Predicting Strategy in teaching reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi. This research was conducted by used descriptive qualitative research were taken from the English teacher at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi as subject of the research. The data of this research was collected from the interview of the English teacher. This research was used an interview guide as the instrument of the collected data. Based on the data obtained was concluded that in the implemented of previewing and predicting strategy in teaching reading comprehension at SMA Negeri 14 Sigi was effective. In the implementation of the previewing and predicting strategy in teaching reading comprehension, the English teacher had challenged such as: students’ lack of vocabulary, students’ difficult of text comprehend, learning material were only supported by text, time of implementation, and students’ needed of clear instruction.]]>
<![CDATA[THE ABILITY OF THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 5 MODEL PALU IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT ]]>
<![CDATA[Ni Komang Ayu Windari]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Budi Budi]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i1.2232
<![CDATA[This research aims to find out the ability of the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 5 Model Palu in writing descriptive text. This research used a quantitative research design. By using a random sampling technique, the sample was 30 students of class X MIPA4 and X MIPA6. Data were collected through a writing test. The data were analyzed by using Sudijono’s formula to get the mean scores of the students' ability in writing descriptive text. The result shows that the students' ability in writing descriptive text is in average level with the mean score 63. The mean score of each aspect of writing is different. The highest mean score is on content (84). The other mean scores of the writing aspects are organizing ideas (61), grammar (55), and mechanic (52). Based on these findings, it is suggested to the teachers to give more exercises to the students in order to increase their writing ability, particularly on writing system (grammar and mechanics).]]>
<![CDATA[PROBLEM FACED BY THE RURAL AREA STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH SPEAKING ]]>
<![CDATA[Zarah Amelia H. Basri]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdul Kamaruddin]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahyudin Wahyudin]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i3.3180
<![CDATA[This research focuses on students who live in rural areas in learning English speaking. The objective of the research is to find out the problems in speaking skills and to find out the causes of speaking problems in speaking skills encountered by the eighth-grade students of MTs.Muhammadiyah Tolitoli. MTs Muhammadiyah School was located in Baolan district, Tolitoli regency, in Central Sulawesi. The method of this research is qualitative research method while the sample of this research was the eighth-grade students of MTs. Muhammadiyah Tolitoli was chosen by convenience sampling. Observation, interviews, and Questionnaires were the tools of data collection. Based on the data collected from questionnaires, interviews, and observations, it was found that skill factors are the most dominant problem than knowledge factors. It was found that 80% were problems with lack of confidence, 60% were problems with less motivation, and 60 % had problems with feeling shy in learning English speaking. It is followed by the knowledge factor which means a percentage of 72% the aspect of knowledge in learning speaking, 56% pronunciation, and 52% lack of vocabulary. The causes of speaking problems encountered by the eighth-grade students of MTs. Muhammadiyah Tolitoli is inhibition, environment, and mother tongue used.]]>
<![CDATA[UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION IN LEARNING VOCABULARY THROUGH DUOLINGO ]]>
<![CDATA[Renilza Nurhisyam]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Agussatriana Agussatriana]]>;
<![CDATA[Rofiqoh Rofiqoh]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v10i3.3189
<![CDATA[The objective of this research was to identify university students’ perception in learning vocabulary through Duolingo. The researchers applied qualitative descriptive by using questionnaire and interview questions in collecting data. The subjects were 10 students of English Education Study Program of Tadulako University batch 2021 who were currently using or have ever used Duolingo. There were 10 questions in the questionnaire and six questions in the interview questions. The results indicate that students’ perception in learning vocabulary through Duolingo is dominantly positive with the average score of 89.76%. The results of the research proved that Duolingo is very helpful in learning vocabulary since the application is easy to be used, interesting, fun, and free without ads. However, Duolingo requires an internet connection to access the material.]]>
<![CDATA[THE USE OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES TO INCREASE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY ]]>
<![CDATA[Ramli Ramli]]>;
<![CDATA[Sriati Usman]]>;
<![CDATA[Afrillia Afrillia]]>
<![CDATA[ e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023) ]]>
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DOI: 10.22487/elts.v11i1.3697
<![CDATA[This research aims to determine whether the use of Crossword Puzzles can increase Vocabulary of SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi. This is research using a quasi-experimental research design. In selecting the sample, the researcher used a purposive sampling technique. The research samples were class VIII A as an experimental group and class VIII B as a control group. The instrument of data collection was divided into a pretest and a posttest. The data gathered were analyzed statistically. The results of the data analysis show that the mean score of both tests where the mean score of the experimental group improved from 63.93 to 73.33, and the control group's mean score improved from 63.17 to 68.56. The result showed that the value of t-counted (2.176) was greater than the value of the t-table (1.683) by applying a 0.05 level of significance and the degree of freedom (df) 22+21-2= 41. It could be concluded that the research hypothesis is accepted. In other words, Crossword Puzzles could increase vocabulary of grade VIII students at SMP Alkhairaat Tandaigi.]]>
