Channing: Journal of English Language Education and Literature

Measuring EFL Learners’ Ability in Writing Correlation between Linguistic Language Variables and Writing Proficiency

Masrul, Melyann Melani — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study was administered to examine the correlation between linguistic language variables and writing proficiency among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in grades 1-4 and grade 8. 100 students were participating, whose writing proficiency was evaluated based on five aspects: content, fluency, sentence formation, usage, and mechanics. Meanwhile, students' linguistic skill was measured using five indicators: cognitive, composition, vocabulary, style, and sociocultural. The relationship between linguistic language skills and writing ability was examined using a developmental scale model, and which results indicated a positive correlation in all grades. The findings of this study add to the body of knowledge regarding the relationship between linguistic language skills and writing ability and its implications.

A Study of Speech Style in The “Raya And The Last Dragon” Movie By Carlos Lopez Estrada And Don Hall

Ferdianto, Ainur Rohmah, Arief Hadziq Fikri — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study discussed about of Speech style in the movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” By Carlos Lopez Estrada and Don Hall. It finds out the types of speech styles used in the movie. Meanwhile, the data were analyzed using Descriptive Qualitative analysis namely the translation of the analysis using the study of speech style theory. The data analysis showed that there were many types of speech style in the movie, namely frozen style, formal style, consultative style, casual style, and intimate style. Moreover, it can be concluded that in this movie is more dominant using casual style which occurs 22 times (36,65%), the second rank is the intimate style occurs 15 times (24,59%). The next is consultative style occurs 14 times (22,96%), formal style occurs 7 times (11,47%), and the last type is frozen style only 3 times (4,92%).

The Attraction of the Kampung Inggris for Students as Target Areas Improves English Speaking Skills

Della Maulatul Jannah, Zainuddin, Abd Aziz — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Proficiency in speaking is considered the most crucial among the four language skills, demanding the full attention and concentration of students. This study aims to assess the perceptions of EFL undergraduate students at Universitas Syiah Kuala regarding the impact of English Camp on their speaking skills. Employing qualitative research methods, the research involved seven undergraduate students selected through purposive sampling. Interviews were utilized to gather data from participants who had attended Kampung Inggris Pare, an English Camp Program. The findings indicate that Kampung Inggris Pare contributes significantly to the enhancement of students' speaking skills. Notable improvements were observed in vocabulary mastery, pronunciation, speech fluency, grammar proficiency, and overall comprehension abilities, leading to increased self-confidence. These elements collaboratively play a role in assisting students in overcoming challenges they encounter during verbal communication. The research underscores the pivotal role of English camps in elevating speaking skills, encompassing the introduction of new vocabulary, enhanced pronunciation, increased fluency, heightened self-confidence, improved comprehension, and refined grammar. Consequently, these advancements reflect positively on students' academic performance and their communicative abilities in daily life.