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English Focus: Journal of English Language Education
Published by Universitas Pancasakti Tegal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26146355     DOI : 10.24905
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
English Focus was launched with the intention to make quality research output available for scholars in the field of language education. Although the focus is primarily on research on language education, we will also consider papers in other areas of applied linguistics such as language testing as far as they have clear implications for language teaching/learning. Reviews of the literature are not acceptable for this Journal; however, status papers by experts in the field are called for as long as explicit implications are drawn in favor of language teaching and learning. English Focus (p-ISSN: 2614-638X and e-ISSN: 2614-6355) is an open access academic, scholarly peer-reviewed journal and follows a double-blind review policy. The Journal is scheduled for publication semiannually, in July and December, with the first issue to appear in December 2017.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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EFL Students’ Achievement and Affective Factors on Reading Comprehension: A Literature Study Asti Gumartifa
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.94

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Reading is an interactive activity in which readers use successful reading strategies to create a meaningful representation of a text. The purpose of this study was to describe the effects of achievement and affective factors on reading comprehension. The research's goal is to review the national and international literature on reading skills and reading comprehension achievement. The researcher explained the terms reading and reading comprehension as well as the principles for teaching reading. Problems, competencies, techniques, and types of reading comprehension were also discussed. According to a review of the research, teachers and students require wide information specifically in terms of reading comprehension to acquire reading comprehension effectively.
A Study of Students’ Errors on Paragraph Writing Dhenok Krismonica; Bambang Harmanto; Diyah Atiek Mustikawati; Ana Maghfiroh
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.100

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Writing is one of the most important skills for foreign language students to master. Writing skill is essential since it is needed frequently in business and higher education. However, writing is one of the skills that is considered difficult by most students where they often make errors and mistakes. In the field of language learning, error analysis plays an important role. By knowing at least common mistakes, the students can learn and they will not make the same mistakes again in the future. This study concerns an analysis of students’ errors in paragraph writing. This study employed an observation research method to analyze the data from students’ tasks in paragraph writing. The data were collected, identified, and analyzed. The findings indicated that the most errors made by the students were in spelling and tenses. In addition, students’ errors were also found in verb arrangement.
EFL Obstacles in Writing Thesis Proposal Ari Prasetyaningrum; Laila Wati; Siti Ayu Surayya; Maman Asrobi
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.102

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This study aimed to analyze the students’ obstacles when writing a thesis proposal. Subjects of this study were 20 learners in the English Language Education Study Program at Hamzanwadi University in the academic year 2020-2021. The data were collected by using a questionnaire with 27 items to obtain students’ opinions about their problems in writing a thesis proposal. A descriptive quantitative design was used in this research. Having revealed the research analysis, it was found that the participants experienced four types of obstacles: 1) describing data analysis (40 %), 2) finding relevant references (60 %), 3) lack of vocabulary (50 %), and 4) writing theoretical and framework (45 %). To solve the learners’ problems in accomplishing the thesis proposal, there are some suggestions. Students should learn more about grammar and practice how to arrange qualified thesis and read various books to get new vocabulary. The advisors should give a detailed and specific explanation to make sure the students understand the explanation.
Swearing Analysis of Characters in Possession Novel (1990) Written by As Byatt Octa Pratama Putra; Zuriyati Zuriyati; Ninuk Lustyantie
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.107

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T This research focuses to identify the types and the reasons for swearing for characters of Possession Novel (1990). It uses a qualitative method to analyze the data. It has 81 data of types of swearing, and 83 data of reasons for swearing out of 83 data. The data of this research are in the form of utterances spoken by the characters in the novel. This research finds that the types of swearing uttered by the characters of Possession Novel (1990) can be classified into five types. According to Pinker (2010), there are Dyphemistic Swearing (DS), Abusive Swearing (AS), Idiomatic Swearing (IS), Emphatic Swearing (ES), and Cathartic Swearing (CS). In addition, the study also found the reasons for swearing consisting of three motives; Psychological Motives (PM), Social Motives (SM), and Linguistic Motives (LM). From this research, it can be concluded that emphatic swearing is the most used swearing expression and psychological motives are the most dominant reasons spoken by the characters.
The Effect of Web-Based Language Learning Activities on Reading Comprehension in the EFL Classroom Endang Sulistianingsih; Taufiqulloh Taufiqulloh; Sri Wardhani; Sanday Jamaludin
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.117

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This article presents the findings of a Web-Based Language Learning (WBLL) design which is established as a website as supplementary materials to offer instruction for English as a foreign language (EFL) and investigated it over undergraduates in the EFL context. The website contains task-based web activities which insist students use the Internet to achieve specific goals. This article employed a mixed-method where both qualitative and quantitative were used to answer the research questions. The results indicated that those who participated in the WBLL classroom and used the website had positive impressions of WBLL, demonstrated good comprehension, and expressed a desire to use more web activities both in and out of class.
Challenges Faced by English Teachers in Online Teaching During the Covid-19 Pandemic Resti Adeliani; Ihda Rosdiana
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 4 No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24905/efj.v4i2.124

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Online learning is learning that takes place without the need for teachers and students to physically meet. This study aims to find out the challenges of English teachers in online teaching during the pandemic. This research used a descriptive-qualitative research method. The participants were six teachers from two junior high schools in Tegal. The data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, thus validity and reliability were checked by Correlation Product Moment in SPSS. There were only 25 valid questions from the questionnaire which sig. (2-tailed)] < significant level (α) 0.05. The data were reliable because they had a Cronbach alpha > 0.6. There were five valid interview questions that the contents were appropriate for research purposes. The finding showed that 76% of teachers agreed that family support determined the successful learning process, 73% of teachers agreed that teacher readiness in online teaching was important, and 70% of teachers agreed that the availability of facilities, credit, and environmental conditions students must be available, 68% of teachers agreed that internet connectivity should be provided, 66% of teachers agreed that time management supports the effective learning process. Teachers must be ready and be able to overcome obstacles during online learning

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