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This study intends to ascertain the potential, issues, and requirements for learning English for marketing majors at vocational schools. It also seeks to evaluate the feasibility of the Busworld website, which was created as an alternate medium for this research. English communication abilities must be improved by vocational students. Issues that arise with marketing majors at vocational schools show that the same materials are still used in both general education and vocational education. A notable example of technology use in this study is the technology-based learning medium, which took the shape of a website centered around telecommunications. The Sugiyono Model is the model that is adapted for this research, which employs the Research and Development (R&D) technique. Finding Potential, Problems, and Data Analysis, Design Validation, Product Design, Product Testing, Product Revision, Final Product, and Publication are the steps that have been modified. The SMK Pemuda 1 Kesamben, SMK PGRI 2 Sutojayan, and SMKN 1 Kademangan served as the research's field sites. This study's data is quantitative in the form of teacher and student answers and product validation results, and qualitative in the form of observations, interviews, and documentation. The study's findings suggest that using the Busworld website as an alternate medium can help marketing students expand their vocabulary related to business. The results of the media validation and material validation, which were completed by three experts each, and which yielded a score of 98%, indicating high validity, serve as evidence for this. Additionally, 88.5% of the replies from thirty marketing students and three teachers were included in the results of the teacher and student surveys. In summary, the Busworld website, which offers resources such as 100 lists of verbs, 100 lists of nouns, 50 business abbreviations, and 50 conversations with business themes, is a valuable tool for improving the business vocabulary proficiency of marketing students at vocational schools.

This research aims to analyze the effect of using educational games on learning English vocabulary in pre-school children. The background of this research is based on the importance of learning English from an early age, where vocabulary mastery is a crucial basic component. The research method used was an experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample consisted of 60 pre-school children who were randomly divided into experimental groups and control groups. The experimental group was given vocabulary learning using various educational games, while the control group used conventional methods. Data was collected through vocabulary tests before and after treatment, as well as observations during the learning process. The results of data analysis show that there is a significant increase in mastery of English vocabulary in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings indicate that educational games can be an effective method in improving English vocabulary learning in pre-school children. This research suggests that educators consider the integration of educational games in the English language learning curriculum for early childhood.  

This study explores strategies aimed at enhancing English reading comprehension. With the backdrop of a complex information era, where proficient reading skills are crucial for accessing and applying information, the study focuses on interactive reading techniques, vocabulary acquisition, prior knowledge activation, and reading fluency as key components. The research adopts a literature review approach, synthesizing findings from existing studies to identify effective strategies. The primary objective is to ascertain which methods best contribute to improved reading comprehension in educational settings. Findings indicate that interactive techniques such as group discussions and role-playing, coupled with explicit vocabulary instruction and prior knowledge activation strategies, significantly enhance comprehension levels. Furthermore, fostering reading fluency through repeated reading and guided oral sessions positively correlates with improved comprehension abilities. The study concludes that a holistic approach integrating these strategies is essential for developing proficient readers who can engage effectively with diverse texts and contexts.

A person's reading comprehension ability is obtained from the learning process and perseverance. This research was conducted because of the need for a more in-depth analysis of students' reading comprehension abilities when learning Indonesian. This research aims to: 1) Analyze students' reading comprehension abilities; (2) Barriers faced by students in reading comprehension.  This research is qualitative research using the case study method. Data collection techniques include observation, reading comprehension tests, and interviews. Analysis techniques include reduction, data presentation, and validation. The results of the research show that: (1) The reading comprehension abilities of fifth grade elementary school students are different. (2) Some of the obstacles faced by students include limited vocabulary, difficulty in understanding the context or background of the text, difficulty in connecting new information with existing knowledge and difficulty in analyzing information and deducing the meaning of the text. (3) There are two factors that cause difficulties in reading comprehension, namely internal factors (within the student) namely interest in reading and external factors (outside the student) namely the family environment and the school environment..

Language errors are inappropriate or incorrect use of grammar rules, vocabulary, spelling, or sentence structure in a language. Language errors can occur due to various factors, such as a lack of understanding of grammatical rules, influence from other languages, or lack of awareness of correct and appropriate usage in certain communication situations. This research aims to analyze errors in using Indonesian properly in making presentations by students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at Medan State University. The method used for research and collecting data is through direct observation through presentations during lectures via Via-zoom media by recording the progress of the presentation. The implication of this research is the importance of increasing understanding and mastery of good and standard Indonesian for students. The research target is students of the Class C Indonesian language study program class of 2022 at Medan State University in order to improve the quality of presentations for the future.   Keywords:, , 

This study explores the significance of English phonology in enhancing language skills during the golden age of childhood. Phonological awareness, encompassing sound discrimination and manipulation, plays a crucial role in vocabulary acquisition, reading proficiency, and overall linguistic development. Early intervention through phonological activities in educational settings, supported by parental involvement and technological integration, fosters a strong foundation for language acquisition. Continuous professional development for educators ensures the implementation of evidence-based practices in phonological instruction. Investing in phonological awareness during childhood is essential for promoting academic success, cognitive development, and lifelong literacy.

This research was conducted at SLB Negeri Keleyan which aims to find out how to provide educational services for children with visual impairments. This type of research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and uses data collection techniques including observation, interviews and documentation. SLB Negeri Keleyan provides various methods to provide the best services for children with special needs, especially for those with visual impairments. One commonly used method is through audio or voice, which helps improve a child's vocabulary. In addition, the curriculum at SLB is not differentiated from public schools, so all subjects are applied as a whole. In learning, teachers use tools such as braille learning media, counting boards and abacus. For object recognition, children are given the opportunity to touch the object they want to be introduced. If the object cannot be touched, the teacher uses words.  

Narrative ability in the Indonesian language among teenagers is an important topic to investigate, considering the role of language as a tool for communication and cultural expression. This research aims to explore the extent to which teenagers can construct and deliver narratives in Indonesian properly and correctly. The research method used includes surveys and in-depth interviews with a number of teenagers from various educational and social backgrounds. The results indicate that teenagers' narrative abilities are influenced by factors such as the quality of Indonesian language education, the use of social media, and reading habits. The study also found that while many teenagers can create creative and engaging narratives, there are still challenges regarding the correct use of grammar and vocabulary richness. Therefore, further efforts are needed from various parties, including educators and parents, to enhance teenagers' narrative abilities in the Indonesian language.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of children's songs in increasing English vocabulary for grade 1 elementary school students. With the classroom action research method (PTK), this study was conducted in three cycles which included the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection phase. The research subjects were 13 students in grade 1 in SD Negeri 067097, Medan Barat District, Medan City. Data is collected through observation and documentation studies. The results showed that the use of children's songs in learning English had a positive impact on increasing student vocabulary. The percentage of learning completeness increased significantly from pre-cycle (33.33%), cycle I (53.84%), to cycle II (69.22%). In addition, this method also increases student motivation and interest in learning, providing a fun learning alternative, and helping teachers in improving the quality of teaching. This study contributed a positive to the practice of teaching English at the basic level by utilizing media close to the world of children, such as songs.    

This study was motivated by the following problems, students' speaking ability is still low, students' confidence to speak in front of the class is still low, lack of vocabulary mastery in students. The sample was taken randomly, namely class IX-2 totaling 30 students as the experimental class and class IX-1 totaling 30 students as the control class. The method used was experimental method. The instrument used was a test. Hypothesis testing was done using the “t” test. The results showed that using the TPS model can improve students' speaking ability. This is evident from the average value obtained by students, namely 13% in the very good category, 60% in the good category, 27% in the sufficient category, 0% in the poor category, and 0% in the very poor category

Proficiency in English is vital for participation in the global knowledge economy, providing access to information, education, and technological advancements. Recognizing this, SMP Darul Ulum 1 Peterongan Jombang collaborated with Unipdu Jombang to organize an English training program for its teachers and staff. This program aimed to enhance participants' English competency to deliver effective instruction and foster a conducive learning environment. The month-long program employed interactive methodologies covering grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, teaching methodology, and technology integration. Results show significant improvement in participants' English skills, with implications for teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. The success of this program elevates the school's reputation and competitiveness in providing quality education. Ongoing professional development and a supportive English environment are recommended for sustained improvement.

The study introduces the use of hand puppets as a tool to strengthen English vocabulary acquisition among third-grade students at MI Fathul Jannah, Palangka Raya. This Student Creativity Program (PKM) employs a descriptive qualitative methodology involving fifteen students as participants. During instruction, the team uses hand puppets to introduce new vocabulary covering family members, followed by interactive exercises to assess vocabulary retention and application. The results of these activities indicate that the use of hand puppets not only enhances vocabulary retention but also boosts students' confidence in using English. Students show enthusiasm and active participation during learning activities, indicating that hand puppets effectively create a more engaging and interactive learning environment. These findings underscore the significant potential of hand puppets as aids in teaching English vocabulary to elementary school students.

This study aimed to analyze the assumption of similarities in English language through some Asian player of the game and language differences from the game chat. In order to analyze both the assumption of similarities in English language and language differences, this study used a descriptive qualitative method, taking multiple steps of playing and communicating together with some Asian player, taking several screenshots of the game chat. According to Genshin Impact’s producer interview video, Asian Genshin Impact player had different expressions in the conversation such as vocabulary, utterance and even had different cultural background from where they live. Finally, because this is related to the world of fantasy games, the researcher invites readers to include participation to increase the effectiveness of communication between fellow players to support the development of English in the world and in anticipation of persuade young generations and general people to learn more their background culture.      

Advertising as one of the forms of communication has an important role in introducing a product that is goods or services to the society. And advertising is one of the parts of the discourse, which is called the advertising discourses. This study aims to describe the assumption analysis in the Takaful Ikhlas 2024 publicity discourse. As for the method used in this research, it is qualitative descriptive. The source of the data used is data collected using the technique of logging and logging. The researchers took a video of the Takaful Ikhlas 2024 publicity, and then recorded all the announcements for classification and analysis. The subject of this study is Takaful Ikhlas 2024. Data analysis process using data reduction, data display (data presentation), conclusion withdrawal (verification). The results of the study found that there are six types of assumptions found: 1) factual assumption (following the vocabulary that can be considered as a fact), 2) non-factual (assuming not true), 3) structural (constantly and conventionally that the part of the structure has been assumed to be true), 4) lexical (interpreting not expressed as understood), 5) existential (associating the existence of an existence), and 6) contractual (not just untrue but the opposite of the truth or not of the fact).    

This research aims to improve English learning outcomes through the application of the Crossword puzzle strategy. Type of classroom action research (CAR). The sequence of research activities includes: (1) planning, (2) Implementation, (3) observation, (4) documentation. This classroom action research was conducted at SMP N 5 KENDARI. of class VIII, which consisted of 35 students, they were 16 male and 19 female students. And in collecting data, the researcher used observation technique, tests measuring learning outcomes. The result showed that the use of the crossword puzzle strategy in English learning can improve student learning outcomes starting to 44% in cycle 1, then the learning outcomes increased in cycle II by 96%.

The literacy problem is one of the problems that needs special attention from Indonesian society. Literacy in elementary schools (SD) is very important because it is the foundation for students to develop reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Therefore, the aim of this research is to determine the problems in implementing literacy, especially at SDN 067980 Medan Denai. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research using a case study design. The research results show that the problems in implementing literacy are; (1) Students at SDN 067980 Medan Denai are less interested and still do not understand vocabulary and are not fluent in reading (2) Facilities at SDN 067980 Medan Denai are still inadequate for student literacy activities so that the impact on student learning outcomes is not increased (3) Lack of media supports both digital and non-digital used by teachers at SDN 067980 Medan Denai.  

The implementataion of this service activity aims to determine the difficulties of Papua childrens in orphanages in mastering vocabulary and grammar in understanding English texts. Papuan children experience a lack of vocabulary mastery, lack of self confidence, fear of making mistakes, so it is hoped that with this training participants can improve their ability to use English vocabulary and grammar properly and correctly so that there will be an increase in participants’ skills in master English vocabulary. This service was carried out at the Kartini orphanage in Merauke in February 2024. The duration was 2 times a week namely Thursday and Friday for 3 months through the application of theory and practice with 20 native Papuan children. This service is carried out in the in the form of workshops, training, and mentoring, while the methods used are: (1) providing a handbook to be used during the activity which contains the materials that will be studied during the activity; (2) provide basic material; (3) provide training on vocabulary and grammar to measure the participants’ mastery of vocabulary and grammar. The expected results of this service are: (1) growing interest in indigenous Papuan children learning grammar and vocabulary in the language; (2) increasing knowledge of English vocabulary aand grammar of native Papuan children; (3) increasing English readings skills.

The implementataion of this service activity aims to determine the difficulties of Papua childrens in orphanages in mastering vocabulary and grammar in understanding English texts. Papuan children experience a lack of vocabulary mastery, lack of self confidence, fear of making mistakes, so it is hoped that with this training participants can improve their ability to use English vocabulary and grammar properly and correctly so that there will be an increase in participants’ skills in master English vocabulary. This service was carried out at the Kartini orphanage in Merauke in February 2024. The duration was 2 times a week namely Thursday and Friday for 3 months through the application of theory and practice with 20 native Papuan children. This service is carried out in the in the form of workshops, training, and mentoring, while the methods used are: (1) providing a handbook to be used during the activity which contains the materials that will be studied during the activity; (2) provide basic material; (3) provide training on vocabulary and grammar to measure the participants’ mastery of vocabulary and grammar. The expected results of this service are: (1) growing interest in indigenous Papuan children learning grammar and vocabulary in the language; (2) increasing knowledge of English vocabulary aand grammar of native Papuan children; (3) increasing English readings skills.

This study investigates the impact of introducing the basics of English morphology to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Morphology, the study of word formation and structure, is fundamental to understanding and mastering any language. The research focuses on how foundational knowledge of English morphology influences EFL students' language acquisition and proficiency. By incorporating morphological instruction into the curriculum, students can enhance their vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension, and develop a deeper understanding of grammatical structures. The study involved a group of EFL students who received systematic instruction in morphology, including the identification and usage of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Pre- and post-tests were administered to measure the student's progress. The results indicated a significant improvement in the student's linguistic skills, particularly their ability to decode and construct words and overall language comprehension. The findings suggest that integrating morphology into EFL teaching strategies can provide substantial benefits, facilitating more effective language learning and boosting students' confidence in English. This research underscores the importance of morphological awareness in EFL education and offers practical implications for educators aiming to enhance their teaching methods to support student success in acquiring English.

The proposal text is one of the text types taught in Indonesian language learning in elementary schools. However, the teaching of proposal texts is often carried out using conventional methods that do not actively involve students. This research aims to explore innovative strategies in utilizing proposal texts to improve Indonesian language learning outcomes for elementary school students. The research method used is classroom action research by applying a project-based learning strategy through group assignments to develop proposal texts. The research subjects were fifth-grade students at Public Elementary School X in City Y. Data were collected through observations, written tests, and interviews with teachers and students. The research results show that innovative strategies for using proposal texts can improve student learning outcomes, including writing skills, understanding of text structure, and vocabulary and language elements. Students become more motivated and actively involved in the learning process. They also develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills in developing proposal texts. This strategy has proven effective and can be implemented in Indonesian language learning in other elementary schools to improve student learning outcomes and language skills.