This research explores the use of authentic materials in the reading classroom with a focus on students' opinions and preferences. When compared to traditional textbooks, authentic materials - such as newspapers, journals and web articles, novels, comics, and other English language reading resources - are often considered to increase engagement and relevance. The purpose of this study was to d…

This study examines the effectiveness of the Duolingo application in enhancing writing skills among middle school students at SMP Islam Nurul Hikmah in Tangerang, Indonesia. The research addresses the common challenges students face in developing strong writing abilities and explores how integrating technology can aid in overcoming these difficulties. The rationale for this study lies in the gr…

This study explores the perceptions and experiences of young EFL learners regarding the use of first language (L1)-based metacognitive strategies to support English reading comprehension. Conducted at Pesanggrahan 02 Elementary School in Jakarta, Indonesia, this qualitative research involved sixth-grade students who were beginners in English instruction. Data were collected through classroom ob…

Many studiesemphasize the positive impact of innovation of learning media in second language education. Due to its role in reducing foreign language anxiety, the utilization of advanced innovation has an imperative part in mending students' feelings. Hence, utilization of the advanced stage, Canva, and research on its impact on students' speaking activities anxiety in L2 were the most crucial p…

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) are really needed by students to have good critical thinking skills in responding to the era of globalization which continues to develop with its challenges. Considering the importance of critical thinking as one of the skills of the 21st century, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture has integrated Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) into the curr…

The purposes of this research were to (1) find out and analyze the most common types of grammatical errors made by tenth-grade high school students when writing narrative text and (2) to identify causes that contribute to grammatical errors made by tenth-grade high school students in their narrative writing. The participants of this research were 28 students. The method used in this research wa…

Indonesia is a country with a rapidly growing healthcare industry, and English is widely used as the language of communication among healthcare professionals and patients. However, English is a foreign language in Indonesia, and many healthcare workers may have limited proficiency in English, which can pose significant challenges in the healthcare setting. In Indonesia, materials for teaching c…

Curriculum 2013 and independent curriculum emphasize on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs) and digital learning. This study aims to analyze and describe the HOTs elements represented in digital reading formative assessment used by junior high school teachers in Jakarta. Mixed-methods approach with Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy (BRT) table were adopted to get an accurate and detailed picture of th…

This study aims to investigate the use of Mind Mapping and Team Game Tournament (TGT) Techniques in improving students’ writing report text ability for the ninth grade of SMPN 7 Tangerang. There were 67 participants in this research; 33 students applied the Mind mapping Technique and 34 students applied TGT. This research applied the mixed method. The researcher used a quantitative and Qua…

Focusing on critical thinking has been the objective of the 2013 Curriculum and students are required to possess critical thinking skill as it is preparing them to study at higher educational level. It is possible to foster critical thinking as a part of teaching activities since the implementation of critical thinking in non western countries such as Malaysia and Singapore have been successful…