24 articles in this issue
Albina Kayumova,Gulnara Sadykova10.17509/ijal.v9i1.13323 Abstract views: 1574 PDF downloads: 1139
CALL and MALL learning programs have been introduced by preschool teachers into their language classrooms (Sadykova, Kayumova, Khalitova, & Gimaletdinova, 2017; Segers & Verhoeven, 2003), despite reports saying that some of these programs have little educ... see more
Bonifacio Tala Cunanan10.17509/ijal.v9i1.13993 Abstract views: 780 PDF downloads: 464
This paper shows how analyzing styles in fiction can be achieved in three ways: an in-depth examination of the role assignment of lexico-syntactic features, categorization of the choices in combining words, and examination of strategies in presenting char... see more
Bonita Lee,Annisa Fitria,Henndy Ginting10.17509/ijal.v9i1.12698 Abstract views: 1140 PDF downloads: 614
The use of English in educational settings has become quite common in order to achieve global competitiveness. Given this fact, students are required to be fluent both in oral and written English. Unfortunately, the significant discrepancy is often found ... see more
Budi Hermawan,F.X Rahyono10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15932 Abstract views: 798 PDF downloads: 486
This paper investigates the ideational meanings of science through the analyses of types and functions of the images used in science textbooks, the formality of the pictures, the genre of the texts used as the main passage, and the process types used. Thi... see more
Chuka Fred Ononye,Nkechinyere Juliana Nwachukwu10.17509/ijal.v9i1.13602 Abstract views: 472 PDF downloads: 395
Hate-inducing language, which has become a recurrent decimal in Nigerian socio-political discourse, is not unconnected to the deep-seated boundaries existing amongst different ethnic groups in Nigeria. Linguistic studies on hate language in Nigeria have l... see more
David Mallows10.17509/ijal.v9i1.16141 Abstract views: 448 PDF downloads: 309
The focus of this paper is the teacher learning of trainee teachers of English as a second, other or foreign language to adults, within a particular model of initial teacher training: Teaching Practice Groups. It draws on socio-constructive theories of te... see more
Didi Suherdi10.17509/ijal.v9i1.16418 Abstract views: 1881 PDF downloads: 1108
Industrial revolutions always bring with them radical changes and, with various degrees, disruptive effects on the existing or ongoing technologies. In this conjunction, radical changes in doing education are now forthcoming, and some traditional ones are... see more
Eri Kurniawan,Dallyono Ruswan,Avika Cahyowati10.17509/ijal.v9i1.16088 Abstract views: 471 PDF downloads: 306
Research to date has witnessed the mounting significance of logical connectors in writing including scientific journal articles; however, little is known as to whether the usage of such connectors may correspond to a varying degree of journal quality. Thi... see more
Erna Andriyanti10.17509/ijal.v9i1.13841 Abstract views: 1030 PDF downloads: 736
The study of linguistic landscape as a new approach to multilingualism has not been much explored within the Indonesian context. With regard to its significance to reveal various aspects of language use in education, this paper focuses on sign patterns in... see more
Ernie Adnan,Stefanie Pillai,Poh Shin Chiew10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15767 Abstract views: 510 PDF downloads: 376
The realisation of lexical stress among Malaysian speakers of English is likely to be different from other varieties of English. In spite of this, there is a preference for a native pronunciation model in the teaching of English in Malaysia. In relation t... see more
IGA Lokita Purnamika Utami,Sarah Prestridge,Ali Saukah,Fuad Abdul Hamied10.17509/ijal.v9i1.12463 Abstract views: 735 PDF downloads: 327
Research on the impacts of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on perceptions and practices has been conducted separately. This study attempts to investigate a relationship between the involvement of CPD and the alignment of teache... see more
Issy Yuliasri,Pamela Allen10.17509/ijal.v9i1.14185 Abstract views: 573 PDF downloads: 395
This article explores the preservation of humour in the Indonesian translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Through the use of questionnaires completed by young readers aged 12-15 years old, we examine whether passages in the novel that are d... see more
Lungguh Ariang Bangga,Iwa Lukmana10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15215 Abstract views: 737 PDF downloads: 312
This paper explores the recontexualisation of issues surrounding NAPLAN test in the media through the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics. In particular, this paper considers interpersonal meanings shared by journalists or media regarding the construa... see more
M. Solehuddin,Wawan Gunawan,Eri Kurniawan10.17509/ijal.v9i1.16887 Abstract views: 593 PDF downloads: 490
Children's language development is an arguably integral part of early childhood education. This research departs from the assumption that morphological awareness encompassing sensitivity to word units plays a critical role in ascertaining the success of c... see more
Zohreh Ghenaati,Ma’ssoumeh Bemani Naeini10.17509/ijal.v9i1.14486 Abstract views: 330 PDF downloads: 282
Taking the approach of interlanguage pragmatic analysis based on the theories of Speech Acts and Emotional Intelligence (EI), the main purpose of the present study was to find the interrelationships among components of EI, and awareness of request and apo... see more
M. Moedjito,Selamet Riadi Jaelani,Maman Asrobi10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15235 Abstract views: 491 PDF downloads: 282
In this globalisation era, native-like pronunciation has no longer become the goal of pronunciation teaching in EFL classrooms. Instead, intelligibility, more specifically, global intelligibility, has become a legitimate goal of pronunciation teaching (Mo... see more
Muchamad Sholakhuddin Al Fajri10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15106 Abstract views: 562 PDF downloads: 297
Numerous studies across disciplines on how western media portray Muslims have been conducted in different geopolitical and cultural contexts. However, we still lack research into media constructions of Muslims from a particular country, including Indonesi... see more
Muhammad Waleed Shehzad,Ali Alghorbany,Sana Anwar Lashari,Tahira Anwar Lashari,Shazma Razzaq10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15933 Abstract views: 554 PDF downloads: 361
This study was conducted to find the association between pronunciation self-efficacy sources and pronunciation self-efficacy beliefs. It was quantitative in nature using a correlational research design. A sample of 155 Malaysian ESL university students wa... see more
Nayef Jomaa Jomaa,Siti Jamilah Bidin10.17509/ijal.v9i1.13793 Abstract views: 459 PDF downloads: 362
Due to their significance in establishing a research background, citations have been under focus by several researchers. However, limited studies have applied the Functional Theory in analysing reporting verbs in citations. Hence, this study identifies ci... see more
Remart Padua Dumlao,Jeffrey Dawala Wilang10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15206 Abstract views: 605 PDF downloads: 409
This study adopts a functional approach to investigate specific discourse markers employed by L1 English and L2 English users in non-native English speaking contexts. Twenty-four academic essays were voluntarily submitted by the students for analysis. Pri... see more
Reni Kusumaningputri10.17509/ijal.v9i1.11381 Abstract views: 588 PDF downloads: 494
Due to terrorism and muslim discourse, Islamic outfits receive negative images by other muslims. Therefore, there is a need to engage muslim university students with critical reading literacy to situate morality. Through the task, the students play two im... see more
Rokhsareh Ghorbani Moghaddam10.17509/ijal.v9i1.12826 Abstract views: 518 PDF downloads: 370
Given the importance of reflective practice in education, little research has been done to investigate how EFL teachers and EFL learners perceive reflective teaching. Since reflection calls for disclosing the underlying views, understandings, and beliefs ... see more
Sa'adah Ramadhiyah,Nenden Sri Lengkanawati10.17509/ijal.v9i1.15626 Abstract views: 712 PDF downloads: 583
In the Indonesian educational system, learner autonomy has been demanded to be promoted in the teaching and learning process of recent curriculum implementation. Unfortunately, it cannot be denied that learner autonomy still poses a challenge to be implem... see more
Sharif Alghazo,Mahmoud Zidan10.17509/ijal.v9i1.12873 Abstract views: 852 PDF downloads: 478
Many studies in different contexts have examined both English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ convictions about the connection between nativeness in English and professional teacher identity; however, very few ... see more