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The 21st century demands the mastery of creative thinking skills that are essential for every individual. At SDN Kebonsari Kulon 1 Probolinggo, grade V teachers have implemented creative learning strategies, such as the use of group presentation tasks to train students to face future difficulties. This study aimed to describe the implementation of creative thinking skills of grade V students, specifically related to four important aspects, namely fluency, flexibility, originality and detail. This analysis used a descriptive qualitative methodology, with research respondents including school leaders, grade V educators and students. The data collection strategies applied were interviews, observation, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed through the stages of collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the analysis prove that the creative skills of grade V students have met the criteria based on four aspects. In the aspect of fluency, most students meet two of the three indicators, namely there are still students who feel reluctant to ask questions when they become an audience. In the aspect of flexibility, students were able to meet two of the three indicators, but some students were not able to classify ideas based on different criteria. All students met the indicators in the aspect of originality, as evidenced by their ability to find unique ideas in group discussions. In the aspect of detail, all indicators were met, as seen from the students' ability to explain in detail and coherently. In conclusion, the creative thinking skills of fifth grade students at SDN Kebonsari Kulon 1 Probolinggo are very good. However, there are still two indicators that have not been fully achieved, namely shyness to ask questions and difficulty in categorizing ideas based on different criteria. But overall, the implementation of creative thinking skills is very good.

Fluent reading ability level 2 has an important component, namely pronouncing reading clearly with the use of pauses, intonation and appropriate expressions with the aim of getting information from the reading material being read. Fluent reading ability level 2 is very important for children to master in order to understand reading with clear pronunciation of reading, accompanied by the use of appropriate intionation, pauses and expressions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a person's fluent reading ability level 2 in terms of reading speed with the use of appropriate pauses, intonation and expressions. Five children were assessed in a reading test involving the use of appropriate pauses, intonation and expressions. This method was chosen to understand in depth the process and factors that influence reading fluency in certain individuals. The subjects of the study were one grade 2 student totaling 5 people. Data were collected through observation, interviews with students' parents. The results showed that there were 2 children who were able to read fluently and 3 children who still had difficulty in reading fluently.

Fluent reading ability level 2 has an important component, namely pronouncing reading clearly with the use of pauses, intonation and appropriate expressions with the aim of getting information from the reading material being read. Fluent reading ability level 2 is very important for children to master in order to understand reading with clear pronunciation of reading, accompanied by the use of appropriate intionation, pauses and expressions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a person's fluent reading ability level 2 in terms of reading speed with the use of appropriate pauses, intonation and expressions. Five children were assessed in a reading test involving the use of appropriate pauses, intonation and expressions. This method was chosen to understand in depth the process and factors that influence reading fluency in certain individuals. The subjects of the study were one grade 2 student totaling 5 people. Data were collected through observation, interviews with students' parents. The results showed that there were 2 children who were able to read fluently and 3 children who still had difficulty in reading fluently.

This study examines the effectiveness of the Syahrul Lughoh program in improving Arabic speaking skills among female students at STIT Madani Yogyakarta in 2024. The research uses a quantitative approach with a non-experimental survey design, involving 36 respondents selected through purposive sampling from the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth-semester students. The data analysis shows a mean score of 3.384 and a mode of 4, indicating the program’s high effectiveness in enhancing Arabic speaking skills. Among the various activities, the Ilqoul Mufrodat program proved to be the most effective, with a mean score of 3.569, followed by Daurah Masyaikh (3.379), Kitab Al-‘Arabiyyah Baina Yadaik (3.351), and Arabic Fun (3.235). These programs contributed significantly to improving students' abilities in vocabulary, grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking Arabic. Key supporting factors for the success of the program include a pesantren-based environment that promotes daily Arabic use, a strong academic culture requiring Arabic in both academic and religious activities, and an interactive teaching method based on halaqah. However, challenges such as rushed preparation, insufficient mentor training, limited facilities, and low student motivation hindered the program’s effectiveness. The findings suggest areas for improvement in future program implementations.

This study analyzes the development of expressive language skills in children aged 4 to 5 years living in multilingual environments. The research aims to understand how exposure to multiple languages influences the expressive abilities of young children. A qualitative approach was applied, involving observation and structured interviews with parents and educators. Findings indicate that children in multilingual settings exhibit varied vocabulary usage and code-switching behaviors, with some delays in expressive fluency compared to monolingual peers, yet with enhanced pragmatic skills. The study highlights the importance of supportive linguistic environments and tailored educational strategies to foster optimal language development. These findings have implications for educators, speech therapists, and parents in managing multilingualism during early childhood.

The Maharah qiroah learning strategy at Pondok Pesantren Rofiu Darojah plays a crucial role in enhancing students' Arabic reading skills. This study aims to analyze the applied strategies and the challenges faced in improving students' reading competence. A qualitative research method with a descriptive approach was used, involving interviews with the parents’ caregivers, teachers, and students. The findings indicate that the qiroah mufasshiroh, talaqqi, and drill methods are effective in improving students' comprehension and reading fluency. However, challenges remain, such as difficulties in understanding complex sentence structures and a lack of independent reading practice. Therefore, further efforts are needed, including strengthening nahwu and shorof learning, increasing reading practice intensity, and utilizing educational technology. With the implementation of more innovative strategies and full support from educators, students’ reading abilities are expected to improve significantly.

This study examines the implementation of Arabic language learning based on the Qur'an at Mushollah Zubhatul Hasan, focusing on the sorogan and talaqqi methods. The sorogan method allows students to read directly in front of their teacher, receiving guidance on pronunciation, meaning, and sentence structure. This individual approach provides a more personalized learning experience, enabling students to receive immediate corrections. Meanwhile, the talaqqi method emphasizes listening and repeating the teacher’s recitation collectively, improving fluency, tajwid accuracy, and linguistic comprehension. Additionally, the practice of daily Arabic conversations in the Mushollah environment plays a crucial role in reinforcing language acquisition. Initially, students faced challenges in speaking Arabic, but continuous practice helped them develop confidence and fluency. This immersive approach allows students not only to learn Arabic theoretically but also to internalize it through practical use. The findings highlight that combining sorogan, talaqqi, and Arabic-speaking habits effectively enhances students’ Arabic proficiency, both in understanding Qur'anic texts and applying the language in daily interactions. This study underscores the importance of integrating structured teaching methods with real-life practice to achieve comprehensive Arabic language mastery in a religious learning setting.

Google Translate is an artificial intelligence-based translation service developed by Google. Since its introduction in 2006, this service has continued to create with the application of Neural Machine Translation (NMT) technology, which improves the accuracy and fluency of translation compared to previous methods. This study aims to determine the effectiveness and limitations of Google Translate in translating Batak into Indonesian. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a comparative approach of Google Translate translation results and manual translations by professional translators. The study results show that Google Translate can translate basic words and simple sentences quite well. However, there are several limitations, such as a lack of understanding of the cultural context, idioms, and dialect variations in the Batak language. In addition, the translation is also influenced by the limitations of the database and vocabulary enrichment in this service. Thus, although Google Translate can be a tool in translation, users still need to do manual verification to ensure accuracy, especially in fields that require high precision such as law, academics, and professional communication.

Community service is an integral part of higher education which aims to provide a positive impact on the community. The service program implemented in Binjai, Langkat Regency, aims to increase Al-Qur'an literacy among the community through the method of reciting and reciting the Al-Qur'an. This activity involves students as facilitators in guiding the reading of the Al-Qur'an, teaching Iqro, and coordinating learning with the target of completing 30 juz in nine days. The main methods applied are talaqqi and classical, which have proven effective in accelerating understanding and fluency in reading the Al-Qur'an. The results of this program show a significant increase in the ability to read the Al-Qur'an, both in terms of fluency and understanding of recitation. Apart from that, this activity also has an impact on the social aspect by strengthening relationships between community members and fostering religious enthusiasm. It is hoped that this program can become a model for increasing religious literacy in society and will continue to be developed with more sustainable innovation.

This research aims to improve speaking skills through the show and tell method of grade IV students of SD Negeri 204/IV Jambi City. This research is a type of Classroom Action Research (PTK). The subject of the study was grade IV students of SD Negeri 204/IV Jambi City which amounted to 31 students. The data collection methods used are observation, tests, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used in this study are qualitative descriptive and quantitative descriptive. The learning action in cycle I did not experience obstacles in linguistic aspects such as vocabulary/expressions or diction. And non-linguistic aspects that include courage and attitude. Actions in cycle II have increased both in linguistic and non-linguistic aspects. The linguistic aspect includes speech, vocabulary/diction, and sentence determination. Non-linguistic aspects include fluency, mastery of material, courage and attitude. The improvement is shown by an increase in the value of students' speaking skills. The increase that occurred was the average score of student pre-action of 63.9 with a percentage of 19% completion, the average score in the first cycle of students was 70.3 with a percentage of completeness of 55%, the percentage of speaking skills action through the show and tell method was 57%, the average evaluation in cycle II was 78.8 with a percentage of 90% completeness. And this can also be seen from the percentage of speaking skills actions through the show and tell method, which is 80%.

This study aims to explore the effect of watching English movies on improving students' speaking skills. Using the literature review method, this research analyzes previous studies that discuss the relationship between exposure to English-language films and the development of speaking skills. The results showed that watching English movies contributed to the improvement of vocabulary, contextual understanding, as well as confidence in speaking. In addition, the use of subtitles and movie-based learning techniques such as shadowing proved effective in improving speaking fluency and intonation. The study also revealed that active engagement in movie-based discussions can accelerate language acquisition and increase students' learning motivation. Thus, the integration of English movies in the language learning curriculum is recommended to enrich conventional teaching methods. In conclusion, watching English movies is an effective strategy in improving speaking skills, especially when combined with appropriate pedagogical approaches.

This study aims to analyze the role of Indonesian as an integration tool between students with different regional language backgrounds in Class B of the Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Study Program (KPI) of the Islamic University of Bandung. The diversity of student cultures and regional languages presents challenges in creating effective communication in the campus environment. Indonesian, as a regional language and the language of instruction in education, plays an important role in encouraging interaction between students who are different from their mother tongue. This study uses a qualitative approach with interview and observation methods to find out the experiences and views of KPI Class B students regarding the use of Indonesian in communication both in academic and social contexts. The results of the study show that despite communication difficulties due to differences in accent and language fluency, Indonesian remains an effective unifying tool to facilitate interaction and create harmony between Masu students. This study also identifies the challenges faced by students and provides suggestions for the campus to improve the Indonesian language skills of its students so that they can better support communication in the academic environment. Thus, the Indonesian language has proven to play a very important role in creating an inclusive and harmonious atmosphere among students studying various regional languages at the Islamic University of Bandung.

This study aims to deeply analyze the role of religious literacy in improving maharah qira'ah (reading ability) at SMP Pahlawan Nasional Kota Medan. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, this study explores data thoroughly regarding students' ability to read the Qur'an and its relationship to the religious literacy program implemented at the school. Data collection methods include memorization and Qur'an reading tests, observation of reading abilities, and surveys to explore students' perceptions of the importance of religious literacy. The results show that the majority of students still require intensive guidance in reading the Qur'an. In each class, only a few students are able to read the Qur'an and pronounce Arabic correctly, although their fluency is still lacking. Most students are not able to read the Qur'an fluently, and some still struggle to distinguish hijaiyah letters. These findings indicate the need for a systematic and intensive religious literacy program to help students improve their maharah qira'ah skills. Additionally, a more personalized teaching approach is necessary to address the specific challenges students face in reading the Qur'an.

The learning of the Qur'an and Hadith plays an important role in shaping the character and morals of the younger generation, especially at the Elementary School level. The learning of the Qur'an and Hadith is expected to instill values of faith, diversity, as well as foster attitudes of tolerance and social concern among students. This study aims to describe the learning of Surah An-Nas using the drill method, the steps of its implementation, and its execution at SDN 1 Slaharwotan Ngimbang Lamongan. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving Islamic Education teachers and students as research subjects. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that learning through the drill method is effective in improving students' ability to read and memorize the Qur'an, especially Surah An-Nas, with correct pronunciation (tartil) and fluency. The learning model is technology-based or a multimedia learning model, where teaching takes place using tools and media such as LCD projectors, active speakers, notebooks, and interactive learning CDs, demonstrating the application of technology to support the teaching and learning process, as well as increasing interactivity and effectiveness. The learning method uses repetition (drill), so it is hoped that the material being taught will be retained in students' memory. This study provides insights into the importance of teacher competence in developing teaching materials that suit the developmental needs of students, as well as the importance of adjusting teaching methods to the curriculum and the characteristics of children in Elementary Schools.

The background of this research is the condition where students‘ speaking skills are low in class IV A Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 3 Labuhanbatu. Based on observation data, students’ speaking skills in class IV A Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 3 Labuhanbatu are below 25%. Therefore, qurma learning is one of the solutions to improve students' speaking skills. Qurma learning is a process of interaction between students, teachers, and learning resources directly in a learning environment, where this learning process teaches students to be able to understand the meaning or content of the Qur'an by getting to know the stories that are in it.  Speaking skills play a very important role in elementary school. Speaking skills are mechanistic, meaning that speaking skills are acquired through a process of continuous practice. So, as much practice as possible will make students skilled in speaking. Fostering speaking skills in students can be done through the qurma learning process (qur'an and meaning). Qurma learning is done by familiarising and training students to be skilled in telling stories related to the meaning of the Qur'an. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is an improvement in students' speaking skills by using qurma learning in class IV A Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 3 Labuhanbatu. This research is a Classroom Action Research (PTK) using the Kurt Lewin model which contains the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The data collection instruments used in this study were observation, interviews, documentation and tests. The results obtained by the researcher show that the application of qurma learning (qur'an and meaning) at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 3 Labuhanbatu has increased from pre-cycle 25% or around 7 students who passed to 83% or 23 students who passed at the end of the meeting with the focus of habituation carried out such as telling the meaning contained in the Qur'an. Aiming for students to be able to convey with their own language orally or in writing. The implementation of qurma learning includes planning, implementation and evaluation of learning. The growth of speaking skills in students through qurma learning is characterised by the selection of words that are easy to understand, intonation placement, fluency, accuracy of speech and self-confidence.  

This training aims to improve fluency in reading the Al-Qur'an accompanied by students and lecturers through one of the Teaching Assistance KKN programs, namely training fluency in reading the Al-Qur'an at MA Darul Ulum Palangka Raya. The service process uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. Before the training was carried out, fluency in reading the Qur'an was still not fluent, this was seen based on the results of observations, namely when poets such as Habsyi appeared confident in singing poetry but when reading the Qur'an for the reading of the divine kalam the students did not have the courage so they gave it a try. go back to the teacher there who is more experienced. The results of training on students' fluency in reading the Al-Qur'an through joint Koran activities, which was carried out for 3 months using the ABCD approach, can be concluded that students' fluency in reading the Al-Qur'an increased with the training, which helped students overcome problems that makes you feel less confident, such as feeling that your recitation of Tajwid is not good enough or that you are less confident in your Koran songs, so this is where fluency training comes into play. Keywords: Reading the Koran, Fluency, Confidence

Beginning readingability in childrenage5-6years is a basic skill that is very important in supporting their academic development. One effective method for improving this ability is through interesting and interactive media, such as picture word cards. This media is designed to introduce children to basic vocabulary with the help of appropriate pictures, and remember these words. Using picture word cards can strengthen children's reading skills, because they combine attractive visual elements with direct reading practice. Through fun games and activities, children can gradually learn to recognize words, improve their reading fluency and enrich their vocabulary. This approach also provides a pleasant experience, makes the process of learning to read more interesting and reduces the anxiety that may arise in children when learning to read. In this way, picture word cards become an effective medium in supporting the development of early reading skills in young children.

This study aims to describe the creativity of children in Group B at TK State Pembina Ki Hajar Dewantoro I Kindergarten, Kota Selatan District, Gorontalo City. The research employed a qualitative method focusing on children's creativity in Group B. The study involved 24 children from Group B and one teacher as subjects. Data were collected through interviews and documentation. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results revealed that the creativity of children in Group B at TK State Pembina Ki Hajar Dewantoro I Kindergarten, Kota Selatan District, Gorontalo City, could develop optimally based on several indicators. The first indicator, fluency, showed that most children were able to generate numerous ideas quickly and complete specific tasks efficiently. The second indicator, flexibility, indicated that children could create diverse ideas, provide varied answers, and explore alternative solutions. The third indicator, originality, revealed that children could produce unique and unconventional ideas or solutions and solve problems in an original manner. The fourth indicator, elaboration, demonstrated that children could expand their ideas and provide detailed descriptions of an object. The fifth indicator, redefinition, showed that children were capable of revisiting an object and solving problems related to it effectively.

This research explores the use of Virtual Reality (VR) storytelling in language learning, focusing on its impact on speaking fluency, narrative skills, and student engagement. As traditional language teaching methods often face challenges such as limited speaking practice and learner anxiety, VR offers a promising alternative by creating immersive, interactive environments that encourage active participation. The objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of VR storytelling in enhancing these language skills, particularly in second language learners. The study utilized an action research methodology, involving language learners who participated in VR-based storytelling interventions. Pre- and post-assessments, along with surveys and student feedback, were used to evaluate speaking fluency, narrative construction, and overall engagement. The findings indicated significant improvements in all three areas, with students reporting increased confidence, reduced anxiety, and enhanced motivation to engage with the language. The use of VR not only improved grammatical and lexical aspects of speaking but also fostered creativity and coherence in storytelling. These results support the potential of VR to transform traditional language education by providing an engaging, low-pressure environment for learners. The study concludes by recommending the integration of VR in language classrooms to enhance language acquisition and suggests further exploration into long-term effects and content diversity.

This article focuses on analyzing the translation techniques and quality of five proverbs in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. The study aims to evaluate whether the five proverbs are well translated and whether the translation techniques used are appropriate. Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes the translations using techniques such as Literal Translation, Dynamic Equivalence and Domestication. The focus is on how the translation is able to preserve the meaning, cultural context, and moral values of the original Igbo proverbs. The accuracy, acceptability and fluency of the translated texts are the main aspects evaluated to identify the effectiveness of the techniques used. In addition, the study examines whether the translation is able to present the original meaning without losing the cultural context contained in the proverbs. The findings provide insights into the challenges of translating culturally sensitive phrases, especially in maintaining the integrity of culturally rich literary texts. Through an in-depth analysis of five proverbs, this article contributes to further understanding of literary translation techniques. It highlights the importance of choosing the right techniques to ensure that cultural and moral values are preserved while producing translations that can be understood by a wide audience.