23 articles in this issue
Agnes Orosz,Marcela Carrasco,Daniela Jaramillo,Erzsébet Békés10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15278 Abstract views: 2068 PDF downloads: 1054
Academic writing and subsequent publishing have become an important part of the career advancement and professional development of those engaged in English language teaching worldwide. The aim of this study was to explore a solution to the gap in the acad... see more
Ameiruel Azwan Ab Aziz,Suyansah Swanto,Sheik Badrul Hisham Jamil Azhar10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15249 Abstract views: 821 PDF downloads: 752
Teaching English as a second language is a long and complex undertaking, particularly when it is done in multilingual rural areas where English serves a limited purpose. The purpose of this phenomenological case study was to shed light and describe the li... see more
Aris Munandar10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15250 Abstract views: 661 PDF downloads: 597
Cultures hold different perceptions of death and demonstrate different linguistic behaviors when performing funeral rituals. This article compares angkating layon speech in Javanese society and eulogies in American society focusing on the use of death-rel... see more
Chairina Nasir,Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf,Andri Wardana10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15251 Abstract views: 1369 PDF downloads: 1313
Teacher talk plays an essential role in classroom interaction since it can facilitate students to enhance their levels of comprehension toward the learning materials and further encourage them to be more active during the learning process. This qualitativ... see more
Chandrasena Mandalasamy Rajeswaran10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15252 Abstract views: 699 PDF downloads: 644
The effectiveness of task, formulaic language, and role play in facilitating uninhibited communication of ESL learners is beyond doubt. This quantitative empirical research employed a role play communicative assessment and a writing assessment to assess t... see more
Filza Isnaini,Budi Setyono,Sugeng Ariyanto10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15253 Abstract views: 1297 PDF downloads: 828
In the context of the role of culture in language learning, many textbook analysts have so far investigated the representations of cultures in EFL textbooks. Most of the previous findings on the study of culture indicate that EFL textbooks contain more ab... see more
June Li Teh,Zahariah Pilus10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15255 Abstract views: 866 PDF downloads: 643
Numerous studies comparing native and non-native English teachers have found that ESL students prefer native teachers for teaching speaking skills and pronunciation. In other words, non-native teachers are viewed as less superior in matters related ... see more
Lesley Harbon,Sisilia Setiawati Halimi10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15263 Abstract views: 650 PDF downloads: 494
In Indonesia’s schoolscapes, messages regarding food and nutrition abound. The researchers conducted descriptive, evaluative research on the nature and scope of the linguistic landscape around 20 primary school grounds in Jakarta and Depok education distr... see more
Mohammed Abdullah Alharbi10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15276 Abstract views: 869 PDF downloads: 820
The present study aims to investigate the difficulties faced by 74 English as a foreign language (EFL) undergraduate students in developing a well-written paragraph in academic writing by designing a writing course based on the students’ voices. The self-... see more
Mukhlash Abrar10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15257 Abstract views: 948 PDF downloads: 712
The purpose of this inquiry is to explore and make sense of the stories of Indonesian graduate students’ speaking experiences in the academic settings during their study in a United Kingdom university. More specifically, the study is intended to understan... see more
Murni Mahmud10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15258 Abstract views: 1826 PDF downloads: 2508
Politeness still becomes a major concern in English language teaching. It is considered as one way to maintain effective classroom interaction. Therefore, as one of the important actors in the class, teachers, and students need to practice politeness as a... see more
Patrisius Istiarto Djiwandono10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15260 Abstract views: 946 PDF downloads: 811
The digital technology has permeated almost every aspect of life. Meanwhile, the responses from the field of language teaching in Indonesia to this new development have been scarce. The paper aims to provide an answer to the question whether language teac... see more
Rizki Ananda,Siti Sarah Fitriani,Iskandar Abdul Samad,Andi Anto Patak10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15261 Abstract views: 1409 PDF downloads: 1233
Drawing on a multimodality theory, this study attempted to investigate the various semiotic resources utilized by a giant Indonesian cigarette company, Sampoerna, and explore how these resources communicate meanings or messages in its billboard advertisem... see more
Sajjad Pouromid10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15262 Abstract views: 587 PDF downloads: 464
Internationalization of higher education has recently gained momentum, and many tertiary education institutions have felt it incumbent upon themselves to foster this trend. Due to lack of resources, student and faculty mobility has not always been a viabl... see more
Sri Wuli Fitriati,Yuni Awalaturrohmah Solihah10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15265 Abstract views: 932 PDF downloads: 867
Writing an introduction section of a research article usually requires the interpersonal voice and arguments for building up a sense of persuasiveness that will entice readers. A quality research article introduction can be achieved by using appraisal res... see more
Tam Shu Sim,Zuraidah Mohd Don,Chue Siu Kuan10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15266 Abstract views: 325 PDF downloads: 333
Group oral testing has attracted increasing interests in performance-based assessment, mainly due to its ability to measure interactional competence. Increasing attention has consequently been paid to the performance of raters, whose orientations have an ... see more
Todsaporn It-ngam,Supakorn Phoocharoensil10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15269 Abstract views: 678 PDF downloads: 465
Knowledge of specialized academic vocabulary is important for the academic success of EFL natural science students. Specialized words outside the General Service List (GSL) (West, 1953) and the Academic Word List (AWL) (Coxhead, 2000) are necessary for co... see more
Untung Yuwono10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15271 Abstract views: 737 PDF downloads: 531
Political and economic globalization has influenced the education sector. A significant component of education is the process of facilitating students’ acquisition of competence and values to enter the job market. The standard of competence at every level... see more
Zamzami Zainuddin,H. Habiburrahim,Safrul Muluk,Cut Muftia Keumala10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15270 Abstract views: 1552 PDF downloads: 823
The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) ‘TES BlendSpace’ to promote students’ self-directed learning in EFL flipped-class instruction. For the data collection procedure, an individual intervi... see more
Gin Gin Gustine,Hikmah Nur Insani10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15254 Abstract views: 833 PDF downloads: 558
This article reports a study investigating the English teacher’s strategies for assisting secondary school students of English to be critically literate through an analysis of narrative texts. In this study, Luke and Freebody’s (1999) four resources model... see more
Linna Meilia Rasiban,Dadang Sudana,Dedi Sutedi10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15256 Abstract views: 532 PDF downloads: 551
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to explore university students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of recognizing Japanese Kanji characters by using mnemonic strategies and of understanding Kanji’s meanings. Fifty Indonesian university students majorin... see more
Nita Novianti,Nur Hafiz Abdurahman10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15259 Abstract views: 439 PDF downloads: 471
Read alouds have long been advocated as a reading practice that is not only appropriate for children but also for adult learners. Empirical evidence shows that reading aloud could be an effective strategy for EFL students’ reading comprehension. However, ... see more
Yayan Nurbayan10.17509/ijal.v8i3.15550 Abstract views: 607 PDF downloads: 820
Metaphors (majaz in Arabic) are an important part of language style. In the Quran, they play a vital role in different interpretations of the Quran. The use of metaphors in Quranic verses may often cause semantic problems and varied interpretations for tr... see more