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ISSN 2541-0229 · Universitas Advent Indonesia · 257 articles in the index
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Perceived Difficulties in TOEFL Listening: A Diagnostic Study of Indonesian EFL Learners at UNAI
Indonesian EFL undergraduates at faith-based Universitas Advent Indonesia (UNAI) face persistent TOEFL listening challenges, yet institution-specific diagnostics remain scarce. This quantitative descriptive study surveyed 135 UNAI students with prior TOEFL exposure using a validated 40-item…
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Shaping Learning Through Narratives: Pre-service Teachers’ Experiencesin Simulated Curriculum Design and Material Development
This qualitative study investigates pre-service teachers’ experiences with simulated curriculum design and material development, focusing on how these activities contribute to their professional growth, problem-solving skills, creativity, and reflective practice. Five pre-service teachers who…
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Raising Bilingual Awareness Utilizing Montessori Philosophy and Multi-modal Learning
Access to engaging and developmentally appropriate English instruction for young learners in Indonesia remains uneven, and parents’ understanding of bilingualism is not always aligned with current research. This study investigated how a Montessori-inspired, multi-modal English learning program…
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Gamification in Online Language Learning: The Effect of Quizizz on Students’ Vocabulary Knowledge
This study examines vocabulary improvement through Quizizz games delivered via Zoom, comparing female and male Grade 7 students. Using a quantitative comparative design, 68 students (33 females, 35 males) completed pre- and post-tests. Female scores improved from 74.94 to 95.03, while male scores…
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The Effectiveness of Annotation Text Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension Ability In Indonesia
The purpose of this study is to find out the improvement of students' reading comprehension through Annotation text. They were divided into two class, one class read individually, and the other class read in a group. This study used a quantitative research method and comparative design by using…
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EFL Students’ Hybrid Learning Experiences in Post-Pandemic Indonesia
In Indonesia’s post-pandemic university context, where Hybrid Learning (HL) remains implemented in particular EFL Master’s courses, understanding how students experience and participate in a classroom that combines online and offline learning has become increasingly important. To explore EFL…
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From Perception to Practice: Aligning Self-Reported TPACK with Observed Teaching Performance in Pre-service EFL Teachers
This study aimed to examine the alignment between pre-service EFL teachers’ self-reported Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and their observed teaching performance following a Microteaching Lesson Study (MLS) intervention. In response to increasing demands for…
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Exploring Students’ Experiences in Using Metacognitive Strategies in Completing Classroom Listening Tasks
Listening is often considered one of the most challenging skills for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners because it requires learners to process spoken information in real time. Difficulties such as fast speech, unfamiliar accents, and limited vocabulary may affect learners’ ability to…
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The Implementation of Baamboozle Website for Teaching English Vocabulary to ‘Aisiyah Singopuran Kindergarten
This study aims to examine the implementation of the Baamboozle website as a game-based learning medium for teaching English vocabulary to kindergarten students, to explore the teacher’s perception of its use, and to analyze students’ responses toward Baamboozle-based learning. In early childhood…
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The Effectiveness of the Modified Think Pair Share Technique with Mind Mapping on EFL Students' Descriptive Writing Ability
This study investigated whether there was a significant difference in descriptive writing ability between seventh-grade EFL students taught using the Modified Think-Pair-Share (TPS) Technique and those taught using the Original TPS Technique. The modification integrated Mind Mapping into the…
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Exploring Students’ Perceptions on the Utilization of QuillBot in Writing Paragraph
This study aims to explore high school students' perceptions of the benefits and challenges of using the Grammar Checker and Translate features on QuillBot in writing English paragraphs. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected thru closed questionnaires given to 23…
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An Analysis of Code-switching Used by English Study Program Students during Teaching Practice Examination
This study aims to investigate types, functions, and influencing factors of code-switching used by English Study Program students of FKIP Universitas Riau during their teaching practice examination. Using a qualitative case study approach, the researcher analyzed video recordings of 10 pre-service…
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Sasaknese Cultural Identity Embedded in Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport Design
This study investigates the integration of Sasaknese cultural elements into the architecture and interior design of Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (ZAMIA) in Lombok, Indonesia. Adopting a qualitative approach grounded in ethnolinguistics and cultural pragmatics, it analyzes how…
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Trauma and Resilience in Exile and Womanhood in Alyan’s Salt Houses and Nayeri’s Refuge
Exile reshapes the inner life of families, leaving traces that outlast borders. This study traces how Hala Alyan’s Salt Houses and Dina Nayeri’s Refuge portray trauma, memory, and the quiet forms of resistance that sustain displaced identities. The research highlights the importance of…
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The Integration of Semantic Mapping Strategy with Group Investigation Method to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Achievement
The aim of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of combining the Semantic Mapping Strategy with the Group Investigation Method to improve students' vocabulary achievement. While Semantic Mapping is a recognized cognitive tool, its conventional application often founders due to a…
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The Effect of Animated Videos in a Flipped Classroom on Students’ Recount Text Reading Comprehension
This study investigated the effect of animated videos in a flipped classroom on eighth-grade students’ reading comprehension of recount texts in Metro City, Lampung. A purposive sampling technique was applied to 52 students. The study employed a quasi-experimental design that consisted of a…
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Genre Based Approach Using Digital Story Telling to Enhance EFL Learners' Speaking Achievment
This research set out to examine whether or not students' speaking achievement improved significantly after instruction in the Genre Based Approach (GBA) using Digital Story Telling (DST). The data in this research were obtained from the pretest and post-test. Thirty students from Senior High…
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Correlation Between Metacognitive Listening Awareness and Listening Comprehension in EFL Students
Listening comprehension remains one of the most challenging yet essential skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. Many students struggle to process authentic spoken input due to limited exposure and lack of metacognitive regulation during listening. This study aimed to examine the…
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Motivation and Attitudes toward English as a Foreign Language among Malang Secondary Students
This study explores the motivation and attitudes of junior and senior high school students in Malang City towards learning English as a foreign language. It explains the needs of understanding about students’ motivation and attitude in Malang. Using a descriptive quantitative design, data were…
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Implementing Reflective Practice in English Language Learning: Teachers’ and Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions
This study investigates the application of reflective practice in English language teaching in Indonesia by analyzing the perceptions of in-service and pre-service teachers. Data were collected through an online survey of 31 respondents across educational levels. Results indicate that reflective…