Journal of English Education

ANALYSIS OF READINESS IN TEACHING ENGLISH CLASS AT SMAN 8 PINRANG

Wahyudi Wahyudi — 2025-05-28

The purpose of the research is to find out how prepared teachers are in teaching english in their main classes at SMAN 8 Pinrang. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with the population in this research being English teachers at SMAN 8 Pinrang. The samplingthecniqueused total sampling, so that a sample of 4 English teachers at SMAN 8 Pinrang was obtained. The data collection technique used in this research was interviews and checklist observation. Interview analysis research shows that English teachers have quite good preparedness, and this is proven by how they can overcome problems during the teaching and learning process in class. Such as when students just sit quietly without any initiative to participate actively in the learning process, the teacher chooses a reward method and punishment to induce students to be more active in the learning process.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN CHOOSING ENGLISH PROGRAM AT IAIN PAREPARE

Erniati Burhan — 2025-08-14

This study aims to describe students' motivation in choosing an English Program at IAIN Parepare. Motivation has an important influence on learning outcomes that will help students get jobs that match their expectations and desires. This encourages students to be more selective in choosing study programs because it will affect their future of the students. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research design in the form of qualitative content analysis. Researchers collected data using observation and interview methods. Data analysis was obtained from interview results. Respondents to this study were 20 PBI students, 5 from each odd semester class. the difference between this research is that previous research used quantitative research with questionnaires as a data collection method, while this study used qualitative methods in which data were collected through an interview process. The results of this study indicate that each student has more than one factor that influences or motivates them in choosing the English Program. Major selection factor found in this study is a source of information and influence, job characteristics, financial considerations, suitability and interest, psychological or social benefits, characteristics of majors, and feeling challenged. The most common responses regarding the factors influencing students in choosing an English Program in this study were suitability and interest.

STUDENTS' ENGLISH INTONATION ABILITY IN USE: A STUDY OF FOURTH SEMESTER ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS AT IAIN PAREPARE

Basmala Basmala — 2025-08-15

This study examines the proficiency level of fourth-semester EFL students at IAIN Parepare regarding their application of English intonation patterns. Intonation serves as a crucial element within pronunciation that significantly influences meaning conveyance and emotional expression during verbal communication. The research employed a quantitative descriptive approach involving twenty student participants. Data collection utilized two assessment instruments: a multiple-choice examination and voice recording tasks, each containing ten items focused on ascending and descending intonation patterns. Research findings indicate that students demonstrate "Fair" competency in English intonation usage, achieving mean scores of 58.5 on the multiple-choice assessment and 59.5 on the voice recording evaluation. Data analysis reveals that most participants encounter difficulties implementing descending intonation patterns, particularly at sentence-final positions. Contributing factors to these challenges include native language interference and habitual use of elevated pitch during daily communication, especially among students from Buginese cultural backgrounds. These research outcomes provide concrete insights into areas requiring enhanced emphasis within pronunciation instruction, specifically intonation components, to improve students' communicative effectiveness in English.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ GRAMMAR MASTERY AND SPEAKING ABILITY

Nur Ayu Rijal — 2025-08-25

The aim of this study is to find out the correlation between students grammar mastery and students speaking ability the 5^th semester of English Education Program at IAIN Parepare . This research was carried out from April to May 2022, the sample in this study was the students 5^th semester at IAIN Parepare, totaling 20 students. This is part of a population of 85 students. The purpose of this study was to Is there correlation between students‟ grammar mastery and students speaking ability the 5^th Semester of English Education Program at IAIN Parepare. The research used grammar mastery test and speaking ability test. The method used is correlation analysis with a survey approach, the calculation uses the product moment correlation formula. The result of data analysis that there is no significant correlation or weak correlation between grammar mastery (X) and speaking ability (Y) the students 3^rd semester of English Education at IAIN Parepare. It can be seen from the correlation coefficient value between variable X and variable Y is 0,303, thus the variable can be categorized as a weak category at the index person product moment 0.20-0.399. Then the variable contribution between grammar mastery (X) and speaking ability (Y) was 9.18%.

AN ANALYSIS OF EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION TO NON NATIVE SPEAKERS

Fusvita Sari — 2025-09-10

This study aims to analyze effective methods for teaching English pronunciation to non-native speakers, addressing the challenges they face in mastering the phonetic nuances of the language. With the increasing globalization and the necessity for effective communication in English, the importance of pronunciation cannot be overstated. This research reviews various instructional strategies, including phonetic training, the use of technology-enhanced learning tools, and interactive speaking practices. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data collected from language learners and instructors across diverse educational settings. The findings indicate that a combination of traditional phonetic instruction and modern technological tools, such as mobile applications and online resources, significantly enhances learners' pronunciation skills. Additionally, the study highlights the effectiveness of immersive practices, such as shadowing and peer feedback, in fostering a supportive learning environment. The results suggest that tailored pronunciation instruction, which considers individual learner needs and preferences, leads to improved outcomes in pronunciation proficiency. This analysis contributes to the field of language education by providing insights into effective pedagogical approaches for teaching English pronunciation to non-native speaker.