Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component of English language learning because it enables students to comprehend texts and communicate effectively. However, many junior high school students continue to experience limited vocabulary knowledge due to the use of conventional teaching materials that provide little contextual or cultural relevance. Although previous studies have demonstrated the benefits of storytelling and narrative-based instruction, limited research has explored the effectiveness of local folklore as a contextual medium for enhancing English vocabulary mastery among Indonesian EFL learners. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of folklore-based instruction in improving the English vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMPN 19 Palu. A pre-experimental design employing a one-group pre-test–post-test approach was used. The participants consisted of 30 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a vocabulary test covering nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The results showed that the mean score increased from 58.17 in the pre-test to 78.43 in the post-test. Furthermore, the paired-samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (p 0.05). These findings indicate that folklore-based instruction is an effective, contextual, and engaging approach for improving students’ English vocabulary mastery.
Feralia Rosita Rosalina, Hastini Hastini, Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring et al.· Journal of English language...· 0 citations
Speaking anxiety is a common challenge that affects students’ confidence, participation, and oral performance in English language learning. Although previous studies have identified the causes and levels of speaking anxiety, limited attention has been given to students lived experiences and how they cope with anxiety in authentic classroom contexts. Understanding these lived experiences is essential because it provides deeper insights into the emotional and contextual factors that influence students’ willingness to communicate and enables educators to develop more responsive pedagogical practices. This study aimed to explore English Education students lived experiences of speaking anxiety at Tadulako University using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with three fourth-semester students and analyzed using Colaizzi’s Seven-Step Phenomenological Method. Four major themes emerged: sources of speaking anxiety, emotional responses during speaking activities, coping strategies, and the role of classroom support. The findings revealed that speaking anxiety was influenced by fear of making mistakes, lack of confidence, limited vocabulary, classroom atmosphere, classmates’ reactions, and lecturer expectations. Students managed their anxiety through positive thinking, careful preparation, repeated practice, and AI voice chat applications, highlighting the interaction between psychological and instructional factors in shaping speaking experiences.
A. Tiara, Mochtar Marhum, Desrin Lebagi et al.· Journal of English language...· 0 citations
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