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MATAI: International Journal of Language Education
Published by Universitas Pattimura
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27746356     DOI : https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i1
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
MATAI International Journal of Language Education is a scholarly refereed research journal which accepts scientific article based on research and reviews including as follows, Language Teaching and Skills, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum Development, Multiculturalism, Literacy and Bilingual Education, Teachers Training, Technology Enhanced Language Learning, Assessment in Language Learning. The article should fulfill science criteria and original manuscript which has previously unpublished. Each article will evaluate by relevant peer reviewers before published.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 30 Documents
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An Analysis of EFL Teacher-Made Tests Rice Pesiwarissa; Karolis Anaktototy; Hendrik Jacob Maruanaya
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5485

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Teacher-made tests became a common practice in school to assess the students’ mastery of the content knowledge and skills. In the development of the test, multiple-choice test form is frequently a preferred option among the teacher. This study examines the content knowledge, cognitive and authentic evidence of teacher-made multiple-choice tests in EFL learning context in Junior High school. The English midterm-test document for grade 7 as the source of data. The test consists of 25 multiple choice items. The analysis showed that test items functioned primarily at the content knowledge of linguistic competence (52%), discourse competence (24%), and interactional competence (24%). The cognitive functioning level is C1 (4%), C2 (32%), C3 (32%) and C4 (32%), while the authentic functioning level is 16%. However, there are 84% items that are considered less authentic with the result of the analysis showing the mean score of the raters is 2.69. Regarding the findings of this study, the teacher needs to develop the authentic tasks in the test.
Assessing The Interference of Mother Tongue Towards Students’ Spoken English Ability at SMPN 39 SBT Armayanti Rumalutur; Karolis Anaktototy; Petrus Jacob Pattiasina
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5486

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This research was conducted through descriptive qualitative research with the aim of the study are to find out kinds of phonological interference in the spoken English by students at SMPN 39 SBT and to describe factors which affecting the phonological interference in the spoken English by students at SMPN 39 SBT. The study taken a place in SMPN 39 SBT which located in desa Mida, Kec. Pulau Gorom. The subject of this study were eleven students of second grade at SMPN 39 SBT which spoken Bahasa Gorom as their mother tongue. The data were collected by using video recording, field not and interview. The researcher uses the content analysis which focuses on analyzing kinds of phonological interference by Uriel Weinrich, and the factors which affecting the phonological interference Rod Ellis. The result shown that there are 4 kinds of phonological interference found in the students’ utterances. Those are; 1). Under-differentiation of Phonemes. 2). Over-differentiation of Phonemes. 3). Reinterpretation of Distinction. 4). Actual Phone Substitution. The factors which include internal and external factors found in this study. They are; a). Motivation. b). Language Learners’ Attitude. c). Learners’ Personality. d). Teacher’s Behavior. e). Learning Environment.
Students’ Attitude on Learning English At Junior High Schools in Aru District Mariana Seni; Jeny Lekatompessy
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5488

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The focus of this research is the researcher wants to make a survey to investigate about student’s attitudes on Learning English. The survey has done in November 2020 to December 2020 at five junior high schools in Dobo, eight grades and the researcher also used questioner as the instrument to collect the data from the students. The questioner has divided into multiple choice to gain the information about students interest in learning English, frequency of study English in a week, read the material before class, never absent to study English, make the summaries, read English book, reread materials, submit assignment which is consist of 21 questions and the essay, it is gain about students’ like or dislike, important or not, challenges in learn English, the way to learn English with fun, attitude should be developed and suggestion for the English teacher which is consist of 5 questions. It was taken of ten students from each school. At the end of the research, the result showed that most of the students from five junior high schools in Dobo showed their positive attitude in learn English and the rest of them showed the negative attitude in learn it. It means that the students still have courage to learn English. So hopefully English should be used by students not only at school but it must be started from family, environment and school to improve their English skill.
Inquiry Learning Model at SMK Negeri 6 Masni District, West Papua Year of Study 2021/2022 Juni Ernawati Manjorang
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5489

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This study aims to improve learning outcomes for class XI ATPH through the application of the Inquiry Learning Model in the productive subject of Vegetable Crops Agribusiness at SMK (Vocational Upper-Seconday School) Negeri 6 Masni District. Through the Inquiry Learning Model, students are expected to achieve the goal of improved learning outcomes of Productive Vegetable Crops Agribusiness. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) which is carried out in a two-stage offline learning cycle. Each cycle consists of four stages, namely planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects in this study are 28 students from the class XI ATPH SMK Negeri 6 Masni. The success indicator in this study is: 75% of the students are actively involved in the learning process, an increase in learning outcomes is achieved during each cycle through the post-test, and 75% of the students are able to achieve the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) determined by the school, which is 70.
Using Flashcard as A Media In Teaching Vocabulary For The Eighth Grade Students Of Junior High School Elsa Matruty; Stella Rose Que
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 1 (2021): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i1.5490

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The problem of this study was the students’ vocabulary mastery was still low. This study aims to improve student's vocabulary by using Flash Card for the eighth-grade students of SMP Kristen 1 Dobo. One alternative to facilitating students' problems is by using Flashcards. Flashcards can be used as medium and visual aids that are interesting and helpful for the students and teacher during the teaching-learning process. Vocabulary is essential for students in learning English as a foreign language. Vocabulary is a fundamental and essential thing to know. The purpose of learning Vocabulary is to help the students to be able to communicate and help the students to reflect on their experience, show idea, feelings and also understand any kind of meaning. Common vocabulary will obstruct the students' speaking, listening, reading, or writing. Therefore, the students need to learn vocabulary before the four skills.
The Importance of Teaching Listening Strategies in English Language Context Fadila Latupono; Renata Nikijuluw
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 3 No 1 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i2.5935

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Learning listening will assist us in improving another targeted skill considerably. People demand to hear several types of English repeatedly and continuously if they want to communicate appropriately, meaningfully, and naturally. The objective of this paper is to explore. The importance of listening strategies, The strategies in teaching listening, and listening processes, especially Bottom-up and top-down strategies. Another purpose of writing this paper is to show teachers how they can influence students' learning process—notably, using strategies to make it easier for students to learn listening.
The Word Sorts Strategy Novarisany Sabarlele; Orpa Penina Oraile
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 2 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i2.5941

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This study discussed the use of Word Sort Strategy as a tool in teaching vocabulary. Teaching vocabulary is essential in language learning. The teacher should be able to use appropriate ways for teaching vocabulary so that the students can learn effectively Harmer, as cited in Yulianto 2010:19-20). Most of the students consider that learning vocabulary is difficult so that they lack interest and motivation. Students sometimes could only say and understand some words and could not develop their ideas well in their sentences. Therefore the teachers have a very important role to increase students’ motivation to learn supported by interesting ways as Word Sort Strategy. Word Sort Strategy contributes to increasing the students’ interest and motivation, making the students has a sense of the context of language and Word Sort can be a specific reference point. It can enhance students’ motivation in learning vocabulary.
Students Perception about Learning Strategies in Reading English Text Samuel Kubela; Stella Rose Que; Jusak Patty
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 2 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i2.5943

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Reading is an essential skill for learners in order to ensure their success not only in learning English, but also in learning in any content class. This study aimed at identifying types of students’ reading strategies, challenges during the implementation of those strategies and solutions in maximizing the implementation those strategies. This study was a survey research conducted at SMA Katolik Yos Sudarso Dobo. The data were collected by using questionnaire, which was distributed to the respondents consisting of 60 students and were analyzed by using descriptive statistic. The result of the study showed that: 1) 34 students or 56,70% strongly agree that efficiency of silent reading strategies was the most dominant reading strategy used by them; 2) 40 students or 66,7% strongly agree that they find it difficult to understand the sentence in the English text; 3) 34 students or 56,70% strongly agree that they think about the information that is in the text into Indonesian when reading. The results of the study above reveals that reading proficiency plays a great role in understanding a written statement accurately and efficiency. Therefore, teachers should provide students with several of reading strategies that can help them to comprehend the text.
Implementing Roleplay Strategy To Help Trainees' Speaking Ability At English Language Teaching Assistance (ELTA) Maluku and North Maluku (MMU) Program Renata C. G. V. Nikijuluw
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 2 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i2.5944

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The article focused on the Roleplay strategy and the way to improve trainees' speaking ability. The subject of this research is the ELTA MMU trainees, and the materials used were taken from the concept of Role Play. This research consists of two cycles, with five meetings for the first cycle and three meetings for the second cycle, based on the schedule designed by the researcher. The researcher used oral tests to collect the data, and a questionnaire was used to gain the trainees' responses to Role Play. The data collected from this research shows that ELTA trainees' speaking ability is improved through Role Play. The trainees give positive opinions and responses during the use of Role Play. Based on the data, the researcher concluded that the element of speaking that has more progress for trainees' speaking improvement is comprehensive. The data shows that 9 to 10 trainees scored 3 in the first cycle, but in the second cycle, 8 to 15 participants successfully achieved a score of 4. From the result, it can be proved that the use of Role Play is successful in improving trainees' speaking ability.
Enhancing EFL Undergraduate Students’ Speaking Fluency through Chunking Monica Monica
MATAI: International Journal of Language Education Vol 2 No 2 (2022): MATAI International Journal of Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/matail.v2i2.5946

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The objective of this research is to examine the impact of using chunking, multiword groups, on enhancing EFL Undergraduate students' speaking fluency. As a learner of English as a foreign language, the obstacle experienced in improving productive skills, especially in speaking such as fluency in speaking with minimal understanding of the importance of understanding how the native speaker uses many chunks in communicating fluently. In the initial stage of this research, students in the same class of speaking in general speaking skills through speaking skills tests and interviews in English to measure their general speaking skills in the same population. Furthermore, the class was divided into two large groups, control and experimental groups using the same material and speaking skills. However, the experimental group was given learning and practice using chunking to improve their fluency in speaking. In the final stage, the second group was given a posttest in the form of an interview with the same material to measure the difference in their level of speaking ability, especially the frequency of using chunking in speaking fluency. The findings showed a significant difference in increasing speaking fluency in the experimental group and positive attitudes towards the use of chunking in enhencing speaking fluency.

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