Ridwin Purba

This research aims to determine the effect of cognitive strategies on students' reading ability. Cognitive strategies are learning approaches that involve mental processes such as remembering, understanding, and applying the information learned. This study uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The subjects of this study were senior high school Yayasan Perguruan Keluarga, students who were divided into an experimental group and a control group whose population consisted of two classes, each class containing 30 students, so that the population was 60 students. The instruments used included a reading ability test and an observation sheet for the application of cognitive strategies by providing 20 multiple-choice questions. Pre-tests and post-tests were conducted on the experimental and control class groups. And the data results were calculated using SPSS 26.00. The results of the data analysis showed that there was a significant difference between the group that used cognitive strategies and the group that did not use them. Students who were taught with cognitive strategies showed better reading abilities, especially in terms of reading comprehension and reading speed. These findings indicate that cognitive strategies have a positive effect on improving students' reading abilities, so it is recommended to be applied in the language learning process

This study investigates the correlation between teachers' word choices and student learning outcomes in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. This study highlights the importance of teacher word choice in language acquisition, noting the gap between theoretical understanding and practical application. The study employs qualitative research methods, including classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and data analysis techniques, to explore the impact of teacher word choice on student comprehension. The findings revealed that teachers' word choices can significantly affect classroom interaction and student understanding. Inappropriate word choices, such as the use of overly complex vocabulary or unclear explanations, can lead to misunderstandings and hinder student learning. Conversely, the use of simple, clear, and contextually relevant languages can facilitate students’ comprehension and improve learning outcomes. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of teacher training in effective language use and selection of appropriate vocabulary to enhance student learning in EFL classrooms. These findings underscore the critical role of teachers’ language awareness in creating an effective learning environment. Teachers should be encouraged to reflect on their word choices and adapt their language to match their proficiency levels and learning needs. Incorporating explicit vocabulary instruction and providing opportunities for students to engage with new words in meaningful contexts can enhance their overall language acquisition and academic performance.

This community service aims to introduce and provide new knowledge, understanding and insights to the students at SMK GKPI 2 Pematang Siantar about TOEFL. There were 25 participants in the socialization activity, consisting of students from class in the lecture session, the researchers gave the participants the opportunity to ask question about the material that had been explained and provided. The lecture session is a session where the researcher provides material regarding TOEFL, namely: understanding TOEFL, types of TOEFL, benefits and uses of TOEFL, how to access free TOEFL practice, TOEFL test costs and places as well as tips and tricks for doing TOEFL test questions quickly and easily via PowerPoint. Meanwhile, the discussion session is a question and answer session between participants and researchers regarding the material that has been presented during the socialization activity. The result obtained from the socialization activity are: (1) participants gain new knowledge and insight about the importance of TOEFL, such as what is TOEFL; types of TOEFL; benefits and use of TOEFL; TOEFL test and location; tips and trick for answer TOEFL question quickly and correctly, (2) the participants were very enthusiastic to take part in this socialization activity.

The research attempted to address the research gaps in the semiotics of Korean-related media, considering that there were only a few studies on advertisements that had been influenced by the Korean craze. Capitalizing on the Hallyu Wave, an Indonesian cosmetics company, Scarlett Whitening, changed its Instagram marketing strategy to focus on its South Korean brand ambassador, Song Joong Ki. The data were two Instagram advertisements of Scarlett Whitening that represented their change of strategy in September 2021. The data were analyzed using multimodal analysis to find out the three metafunctions of the advertisements, referring to Kress and Leeuwen’s social semiotics theory. Results show that the representational meaning of both advertisements contains a solid narrative to invite readers to buy the product so that they can be closer to the South Korean actor. The interpersonal metafunction influences consumers to believe that the human model is very familiar with the product, and the compositional metafunction highlights the association between Song Joong Ki’s white skin, white clothes, and white product with the brand’s name. However, the analysis also indicates an extreme spotlight on the South Korean actor and a stark neglect of the product across the linguistic, visual, and spatial semiotic systems. The research is significant in revealing a potentially concerning upcoming business marketing strategy that capitalizes on the popularity of Korean culture at the cost of neglecting the authenticity of their products.

Kegiatan sosialisasi ini bertujuan untuk menyajikan pembelajaran Bahasa inggris yang mengajarkan bagaimana cara penggunaan berbicara dalam Bahasa inggris yang benar jika diterapkan dalam sebuah komunikasi sehari-hari.Kegiatan ini juga dilakukan untuk menguji kemampuan serta keterampilan siswa khususnya pada aspek pembicaraan di SD Negeri 11 Hutaginjang.Salah satu pendekatan yang yang dapat memotivasi serta memberi kesempatan yang luas kepada siswa untuk berbicara dikelas tanpa ada rasa takut salah dalam pengucapan yang tidak tepat.Kegiatan pembelajaran ini dilakukan pada kelas III, IV Dan V yang dimana kegiatan observasi ini juga didukung oleh kepala sekolah,guru dan wakil kelas.Dapat disimpulkan bahwasanya kegiatan ini dapat meningkatkan mutu cara berbicara siswa dalam berbahasa inggris dengan pengucapan yang benar.

The basic objective of English language instruction is to help students achieve language competency for communicative purposes while making as few errors as feasible. Corrective feedback is essential because of how well it improves students English language skills. The connection between language learners and teachers views on the forms, methods, and timing of corrective feedback has not yet received the attention it deserves from educational researchers. Examining the perspectives of both teachers and students in higher education, this study seeks to better understand the effects of constructive criticism. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used by using a survey questionnaire the researcher designed and conducted interviews. The surveys were completed by the students by Google form and to participate in follow-up interviews with Microsoft representatives. Three hundred fifty law school sophomores took part in the multi-method study. The data from the surveys, the students follow-up interviews, and the discussion with 10 ESL instructors. The findings demonstrated that both educators and students valued the use of remedial feedback delivered verbally to improve English language skills. Metalinguistic feedback, immediate feedback on grammatical and lexical mistakes, and explicit correction and recast were all highlighted by the authors as effective treatments for phonological problems. Teachers thought that students were not negatively affected by timely correction, but they did see that students preferred delayed corrective input. From a pedagogically relevant stance, these results have consequences for language teachers and students alike.

This study aimed to identify the kinds and purposes of women’s language used by Cinta Laura in talk shows. To address the research issue, the researchers utilized a qualitative research approach and content analysis. The researchers as the human research subjects and the observation sheet were the two research tools used in this study. The researchers used Cinta Laura’s talk show recording and video script, which she presented in June 2021, to conduct their study. This study’s findings indicated that not all forms of women’s language employed Cinta Laura. The researchers identified seven different gender-specific linguistic features. Lexical hedges account for 24.90% of these characteristics, rising intonation for 1.28, empty adjectives for 1.16, intensifier for 22.56, hypercorrect grammar for 32.29, avoidance of harsh swearing for 0.3%, and emphatic stress for 15.95%. Tag inquiry, price color word, and extreme politeness are characteristics of the language of the absent ladies. Hypercorrect grammar is the language trait most common in women. Hypercorrect grammar in this Talk Show serves to highlight the key concept or term that she wished to accentuate.