Jurnal Bahasa Lingua Scientia

OPTIMIZING EFL LEARNING PROCESSES THROUGH INTEGRATED CODE-MIXING AND CODE-SWITCHING STRATEGIES

2025-07-02T11:36:26+07:00

The alternation between an acquired foreign language into the specific speaker’s native language has become an inevitable communication phenomenon taking place in modern EFL teaching-learning enterprises. As a result of this conversational assimilation, professional second language teachers are advocated to design their learning milieu flexibly by adequately allowing language learners to utilize their first language to evoke meaningful communication events with other classroom community members. For this reason, code-mixing and code-switching strategies come to the forefront of the educational realm by which EFL teachers and learners can potentially experience more efficient teaching-learning activities. This present-small scale library study was a slight attempt made by the researcher to specifically investigate the potential rewarding impacts brought about by code-mixing and code-switching strategies toward Indonesian EFL learning processes. To this end, 30 previously-conducted code-mixing and code-switching investigations conducted in this archipelago were exhaustively reviewed to generate trustworthy and relevant research results. The researcher selected these 30 prior studies ranging from 2017 until the 2023 year to yield more up-to-date findings for our EFL learning settings. Based on an in-depth library analysis the integration of code-mixing and code-switching strategies has progressively promoted a significant degree of benefits for the entire Indonesian EFL teaching-learning processes in which language learners could foster their desired target language learning proficiency to the fullest level and experience more enjoyable learning climates with teachers along with learning companions.

THE EFFECT OF THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ WRITING PERFORMANCE ACROSS CRITICAL THINKING LEVELS

2025-07-02T11:40:43+07:00

Pomodoro technique deals with the time management of the students in writing descriptive text. Furthermore, this paper reports on investigating the effect of the Pomodoro technique combined with video learning on students’ performance across critical thinking levels. The study was implemented by employing forty-five students of the English Language department in Indonesia. The experimental group and the control group were used to assign them to assess students’ writing performance across critical thinking levels. Therefore, the pre-test and post-test in writing conducted in this study to get the quantitative data analysis whereas the questionnaire was given after the post-test was used to get the qualitative data on students' critical thinking levels. The result of this study revealed that the Pomodoro technique combined with video learning was effective to enhance the students' writing performance. Additionally, the different levels of students' critical thinking in the experimental group would not affect the students' writing performance even there was the treatment taught in it.

BRIDGING THE GAP

2025-07-02T11:48:09+07:00

The research explores how Indonesian hotel staff perceive their needs of acquiring English competence and explores the communication challenges they face. As global guest expectations rise, English proficiency becomes essential for hotel employees to deliver high-quality service. Employing a qualitative narrative inquiry approach, the research investigates the experiences of six hotel staff members from diverse job roles through in-depth interviews. Findings reveal that English is used situationally, primarily with foreign guests, and that speaking and listening are the most challenging skills due to limited vocabulary, unfamiliar accents, and lack of real-world practice. While some staff benefit from workplace training and AI tools like ChatGPT, disparities in digital access and confidence persist. The study highlights the importance of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction and the potential of blended learning approaches that combine AI tools with traditional, face-to-face training. The study suggests recommendations that include implementing role-specific ESP programs, enhancing practical exposure, and addressing technological gaps to support inclusive and effective language development in the hospitality sector.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GAME-BASED LEARNING AND POWER POINT-MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION IN TEACHING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

2025-07-02T11:53:25+07:00

Various teaching methodologies have been applied in teaching English speaking skills throughout Indonesia, among them are Game Based Learning (GBL) and Power point-Multimedia Based Learning (PMBL). Therefore, in this paper, the author has explored the effectiveness of both learning methods in enhancing the English-speaking skills of fourteen seven graders in Mondial Junior High School. The research was conducted by employing comparative quantitative research, with the design of post-test only design. The data collection was taken by the help of a modified IELTS speaking test method, and the data was examined by an independent sample t-test. The data analyst shows that there were no significant differences, which means that the two learning methods were proven to be both effective for the seven graders in Mondial Junior High School. Other than that, the speaking test results shows an unique pattern outcome comparing both learning treatments.

PROBLEMATIKA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA PENUTUR ASING (BIPA) DI PTKIN SE-JAWA DAN MADURA

2025-07-02T11:57:32+07:00

The Indonesian Language Program for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) plays a strategic role in strengthening cultural diplomacy and promoting the internationalization of the Indonesian language. However, the implementation of BIPA programs at State Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) across Java and Madura still faces various challenges, such as the absence of specific institutional policies, the lack of a standardized curriculum, limited supporting facilities, and teaching materials that do not meet the needs of foreign learners. This study aims to describe the problems of policy and program implementation at six PTKIN: UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, IAIN Kediri, IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, IAIN Madura, and UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldana’s interactive model. The findings indicate that BIPA program implementation remains suboptimal. Therefore, policy intervention, institutional strengthening, and the development of an integrative and needs-based BIPA learning model are urgently needed.

PENGGUNAAN METODE SPACED REPETITION DALAM PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS KARAKTER BAHASA MANDARIN

2025-07-02T12:17:42+07:00

This study aims to obtain data on the improvement of Mandarin character writing skills of students using the spaced repetition method. The subjects of this study were 29 students from the 5th grade at Zion Elementary School GKKA-UP Makassar. This research is a classroom action study consisting of two cycles. The data in this study are of two types: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative data were obtained through observation, while quantitative data were obtained from writing skill tests in Cycle I and Cycle II. The results of the study showed that students' Mandarin character writing skills had an average score of 75 in Cycle I, categorized as fair, and improved in Cycle II with an average score of 85, categorized as good. These results indicate that the application of the spaced repetition method can improve the Mandarin character writing skills of 5th grade students at Zion Elementary School GKKA-UP Makassar.

THE DISCOURSE OF RITUAL “BARITAN” AND ITS RELATION TO NATURE IN THE ONLINE WEBSITE

2025-07-02T13:13:55+07:00

Most ritual meanings are often constructed only as a medium to maintain social harmony and religious tolerance or, in the most straightforward language, as a ‘rasa syukur’ to God. Thus, the depictions of rituals in the mass media do not convey the moral code of nature as highlighted. Based on these considerations, this research wants to discover ritual discourse and its relationship with nature. In particular, this study focuses on online news published by various websites using the keyword ‘baritan.’ The data was collected on May 23-25, 2023, with data coverage from 2018 - 2023, while obtaining 136 news articles. The data were analyzed using Van Dijk’s method of discourse analysis, which seeks to reveal social cognition using a linguistic analysis approach. Although this research will not talk much about power, it wants to determine the dominance of discourse in depicting ritual and ecology in the media. The other theory to portray the result is Bruno Latour’s concept about the Parliament of Things and how to represent the ‘non-humans’ in this political democracy. This concept of political democracy is constructed based on two things: (1) science and technology and (2) nature that can be connected to become an arena for political practices. This research reveals that the media’s construction of rituals has a major effect dominating the discourse on ritual actors, actions, and networks. The dominance of this discourse makes the knowledge that should be local/personal not get enough space to develop, especially regarding the moral messages stored in rituals. Cultural interpretations of ecological issues may be personal experiences not covered by global meanings. By revealing the diversity of local meanings about the relationship between nature and humans through the baritan ritual, it is hoped that this ritual can become a ‘Parliament of Things’ where actors, human and non-human, feel each other’s presence and rebuild commitments for the sustainability of the actors’ lives

PROMOTING MULTIMODAL LITERACY THROUGH OBSERVATIONAL INSIGHT

2025-07-02T13:33:38+07:00

This article examines the implementation of multimodal literacy in a school setting, specifically through an observational study conducted at MAU Jabal Noor Trenggalek. Multimodal literacy, which incorporates text, visuals, audio, and interactive media, is increasingly important in today's digitally connected world. While existing theories emphasize its significance, a gap remains in its practical integration within the classroom. This study aims to investigate how multimodal literacy is applied in teaching descriptive texts and to identify challenges and opportunities for its effective implementation. Employing a qualitative research design with a case study approach, data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and analysis of teaching materials. The findings reveal that while multimodal approaches enhance students' engagement and comprehension, issues such as insufficient teacher training, limited access to technology, and inadequate resource allocation were identified as significant barriers. Based on the results, this study recommends targeted professional development, enhanced infrastructure, and culturally relevant teaching materials to integrate multimodal literacy into classroom practices, emphasizing a balanced approach to pedagogy and technology. These insights contribute to the broader discourse on enhancing literacy education in a digital era.