ELOQUENCE : Journal of Foreign Language

Utilisation of Wordwall Application as a Media for Evaluating Maharah Al Kitabah

2025-04-12T20:25:52+08:00

Background: This research is motivated by the importance of innovation in learning evaluation media, especially in improving the quality of the Maharah Al Kitabah evaluation at Mutiara Al Madani Islamic Junior High School. So far, the evaluation methods used are still conventional and less able to arouse students' interest in learning. Based on observations and interviews with Arabic language teachers, it is known that the Wordwall application has been utilized as an alternative evaluation media that is more interesting and interactive.

Purpose: This research aims to describe the utilization of Wordwall application as an evaluation media for Maharah Al Kitabah.

Method: This research used a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data sources consisted of Arabic teachers and learning activities in class VIII. The sample was selected through purposive sampling, while the data were collected through participatory observation and semi-structured interviews. The instruments used were observation guidelines and interview guidelines. The data analysis procedure followed the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing.

Results and Discussion: The results showed that the use of Wordwall helped teachers in preparing varied and fun evaluations and was able to increased student involvement in the learning process of Maharah Al Kitabah. This research also fills the gap related to the lack of utilisation of digital media in Arabic learning evaluation.

Conclusions and Implications: In conclusion, Wordwall is effectively used as an evaluation medium for Maharah Al Kitabah and has a positive impact on students' learning process. The implication is that teachers need to continue to develop the utilisation of digital media in learning evaluation and become a reference for further research in the field of Arabic language education.

Google Slides as a Creative Solution to Improve Arabic Vocabulary Mastery

2025-04-20T17:31:14+08:00

Background: This research is based on the importance of vocabulary mastery as an indicator of language learning success. Learning Arabic at Alhijrah Kindergarten, which uses flashcards too often, causes student boredom. With interactive features like videos, animations, and links, Google Slides offers a more engaging and fun alternative to vocabulary learning.

Purpose: This study aims to test the effectiveness of using Google Slides in improving students’ mastery of Arabic vocabulary in Alhijrah Islamic Kindergarten.

Method: This research design is a quantitative experiment that tests the effectiveness of Google Slides on the mastery of Arabic vocabulary of Alhijrah Islamic Kindergarten students.

Result and Discussion: The results showed a significant increase in students’ vocabulary mastery after using Google Slides, with an average posttest score of 80.75 compared to the average pretest score of 47.75. In the experimental class, the average value difference between the pretest and the posttest was -28,250, with a standard deviation of 11,271. As for the control class, the average score difference between the pretest and the posttest was -10,000, with a standard deviation of 6,283. The output results of the paired sample test showed that the significance value (p-value) was 0.000. Because the value obtained from 0.000 was less than 0.05, it can be concluded that Google Slides effectively improves students’ vocabulary mastery.

Conclusion and Implications: Google Slides has proven effective in improving the mastery of Arabic vocabulary in Alhijrah Islamic Kindergarten. Students significantly improve their remembering and understanding of new vocabulary through its interactive and multimedia features, contributing to their Arabic language skills. As a research implication, Alhijrah Islamic Kindergarten teachers should regularly integrate Google Slides in learning Arabic vocabulary to create more interactive learning.

Resistance and Adaptation of Islamic Education in the Discourse of Islamic Ideology Language: A Socio-Historical Study of Old Order and New Order Politics

2025-04-20T22:38:07+08:00

Background: Islamic education in Indonesia experienced significant dynamics under pressure and interaction with state power during the Old and New Order periods.

Purpose: This research aims to examine the forms of resistance and adaptation of Islamic education in the socio-political context of the Old and New Order eras.

Method: This research uses a qualitative approach with a historical-critical study design. Data sources come from education policy documents, historical archives, and relevant secondary literature. The population in this research is all Islamic education policies during the Old Order and New Order, with samples in the form of documents and representative policies selected purposively. The research instrument is a document review guide and the analysis technique uses a content analysis approach to the socio-political dynamics of Islamic education.

Results and Discussion: This study found that Islamic education during the Old Order showed resistance to the penetration of state ideology, while during the New Order there was a process of structural adaptation for the sustainability of Islamic education institutions. This finding shows a shift in the strategy of Islamic education actors in responding to power pressures. The results of this study fill the historical gap related to the relationship between the state and Islamic education, which has not been studied from a critical socio-political perspective.

Conclusions and Implications: Islamic education shows flexibility between resistance and adaptation in the face of state control. This result implies the importance of understanding Islamic education not only as a religious institution, but also as a political and social arena that actively shapes national identity.

Arabic Language Learning from the Students' Perspective: A Descriptive Study on Responses, Motivation, and Learning Challenges in Madrasah

2025-04-22T11:54:18+08:00

Background: Arabic language learning in madrasah often encounters challenges due to the complexity of the language and the suboptimal teaching methods applied.

Purpose: This study aims to explore the perspectives, motivations, and challenges experienced by ninth-grade students at MTs Negeri 1 Boalemo in learning Arabic, as well as to examine the effectiveness of instructional strategies used by teachers.

Method: Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation.

Results and Discussion: Findings reveal that although students are highly motivated—primarily for religious reasons—the predominance of conventional methods hinders their communicative competence. Additionally, learning media used in class do not sufficiently support the diverse learning styles of students..

Conclusions and Implications: This study emphasizes the importance of communicative and contextual approaches to bridge students’ motivation with optimal learning outcomes.

The Effectiveness of the Talkpal AI-Based Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Model in Enhancing Arabic Speaking Skills

2025-04-22T11:52:41+08:00

Background:

Mastering speaking skills demands more than just theoretical knowledge; it also requires real-world application to foster meaningful and practical learning. In the Arabic Language Education Program at the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), the curriculum is structured to develop both theoretical understanding and practical proficiency in language use. However, the researcher observed that students often struggle with Arabic speaking performance, particularly in areas such as pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary usage, and maintaining coherent content.

Objective:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating the Talkpal AI-based Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach in enhancing Arabic speaking skills.

Method:

This research adopts a pre-experimental design involving a single group with pre-test and post-test stages. Data collection methods included oral examinations, observations, and interviews. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, comprising 25 second-semester students from class F of the Arabic Language Education Program. The quantitative data gathered were processed and analyzed using SPSS version 24.

Results and Discussion:

Findings from the paired sample t-test indicate a significant improvement, with a sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.00, which is below the 0.05 threshold thus, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative. This outcome aligns with the N-Gain analysis, which revealed an average score of 82.0326. According to the criteria (g > 0.7), this result falls into the high and effective category, also consistent with Malzer’s classification.

Conclusion and Implications:

Based on the statistical analyses conducted, it is evident that the implementation of the Talkpal AI-based PjBL model significantly enhances students’ Arabic speaking abilities. The results suggest that embedding AI-powered tools within project-based instructional strategies can serve as an effective and adaptable means of fostering language skill development in the context of digital-age education.

An Analysis of Mugāyarah Between Mubtada’ and Khabar in the Qur’an: A Grammatical (Nahwī) Perspective

2025-04-26T01:16:08+08:00

Background: The phenomenon of mugāyarah in the nominal sentence (jumlah ismiyyah) structures of the Qur’an reflects a fascinating linguistic dynamic that warrants exploration from the perspective of Arabic grammar (nahwu).

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the forms and functions of mugāyarah between the mubtada’ (subject) and khabar (predicate) in the Qur’an, using both syntactic and semantic approaches.

Method: A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, using a textual study design. Data were sourced from Qur’anic verses containing nominal sentences, selected through purposive sampling of 20 verses that demonstrate the mugāyarah phenomenon. The primary instrument was classical Arabic linguistic analysis, supported by AntConc software to visualize word distribution. Data analysis was conducted through syntactic and semantic approaches grounded in classical Arabic linguistic theory and tafsir.

Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that mugāyarah in the relationship between mubtada’ and khabar functions as a rhetorical and semantic strategy that enhances the message of the verses, rather than constituting a grammatical anomaly. These grammatical variations highlight the richness of Qur’anic linguistic structures and address a gap in linguistic studies concerning semantically valid deviations.

Conclusions and Implications: This study concludes that mugāyarah enriches the meaning and adds deeper linguistic dimensions to the Qur’an. The findings have implications for the development of Arabic linguistic studies and linguistic exegesis in understanding sacred texts.

Interactive Method in Duolingo Application: Improving Students' Arabic Listening Skills

2025-04-30T20:55:49+08:00

Background: Arabic has an important role in Islamic education in Indonesia, but students often experience difficulties in Arabic listening skills in the aspect of mastering the material.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of interactive methods in the Duolingo application on students’ Arabic listening skills at MA Muhammadiyah Gorontalo.

Method: This research design is quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest approach. The study involved 40 students of grade XI as samples, who were divided into experimental and control groups. The instruments used included a listening ability test and a questionnaire to collect data on students’ perceptions. The research procedure included a pretest, an intervention using the Duolingo app for 4 weeks, and a posttest to analyze students’ listening ability improvement. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results and Discussion: The results showed that the use of interactive methods through the Duolingo application significantly improved students' listening skills at MA Muhammadiyah Gorontalo. In the experimental class, the average student pre-test score was 57.00, which increased to 76.40 in the post-test, resulting in a percentage increase of about 34.04%. Meanwhile, the control class that used the traditional method also improved, with an average pre-test score of 46.60 and a post-test of 61.00, recording an increase of about 30.92%. Although both groups showed progress, the experimental class showed greater improvement, indicating that the interactive method was more effective in improving Arabic listening skills compared to the conventional approach.

Conclusions and Implications: The conclusion of this study shows that the interactive method in Duolingo is not only effective in improving students' listening skills, but also increases their motivation and engagement in learning Arabic. These results have important implications for Arabic language education curriculum development, encouraging teachers to integrate interactive learning technologies in the teaching process. This research also recommends further studies to explore the use of other applications in the context of language learning and their potential to improve language skills among students. As for some indicators that students must achieve include: (1) Understand Context (2) capture the main idea (3) analyze and evaluate.

Generation Z and Language Politeness: Challenges at SMA Negeri 3 Gowa (Generation and Social Change Perspective)

2025-04-30T20:57:33+08:00

Background: The linguistic politeness of Generation Z in educational settings has emerged as a significant phenomenon worthy of scholarly examination, particularly in light of the pervasive influence of digital media and shifting communication norms.

Purpose: This study employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach to examine linguistic politeness challenges among students at SMA Negeri 3 Gowa as representatives of Generation Z.

Method: Data were collected through methodological triangulation comprising participant observation, questionnaires administered to 32 students, and analysis of classroom interaction documents, utilizing purposive sampling that accounted for gender diversity and varied social backgrounds. Systematic data analysis was conducted through thematic reduction, matrix presentation, and cross-verification to ensure research validity.

Result and Discussion: The findings reveal a prevalent pattern of code-switching between formal and informal registers, with colloquial language dominating peer interactions while more polite forms are maintained in teacher-student communication. The study identifies social media influence and peer group dynamics as determining factors in these politeness paradigm shifts.

Conclusion and Implication: This research contributes significantly to the mapping of Generation Z's communication patterns within formal educational contexts, an area that remains understudied. The implications underscore the necessity for implementing context-aware communication education in schools that harmonizes traditional politeness norms with Generation Z's distinctive communication characteristics while preserving their digital identity. These findings provide a foundation for developing responsive language learning models attuned to contemporary communication dynamics.

Propositions in “Akhbār Indūnīsyā” Rubric of al-jazeera.net ‎February 2025 Edition (Case Grammar Study)‎

2025-04-28T18:30:45+08:00

Background: Arabic news texts have many complex sentences, and the identity of the agent or subject of the sentence is frequently withheld. In addition, the study of case grammar on Arabic news is still relatively minimal and rarely discussed by many people.

Purpose: This study aims to identify and describe deeply the propositional case and the classification of verbs as propositional elements in the news text in the rubric “Akhbār Indūnīsyā”.

Method: This research uses analytic descriptive method with a case grammar approach. The data source in this research is the rubric “Akhbār Indūnīsyā” on al-jazeera.net website. The techniques used in this research are reading, note taking, purposive sampling, and PUP (pilah unsur penentu) techniques.

Results and Discussion: The results show that there are 10 data about propositions contained in the rubric “Akhbār Indūnīsyā” with various propositional cases and verbs classification.

Conclusions and Implications: Based on this research results, it was found: (1) 10 propositional cases, namely agentive cases, experiencer cases, instrumental cases, benefactive cases, objective cases, locative cases, source cases, goal cases, time cases, and comitative cases; and (2) 3 verbs classifications, namely state verbs, process verbs, and action verbs. The findings of this research strengthen the relevance of case grammar theory in analyzing the logical structure (semantic structure) of complex sentences. The application of propositional case roles such as agentive, experiencer, benefactive, objective, and location in nouns and case frames in verbs proved effective in revealing meaning relationships in Arabic news texts. This indicates that case grammar theory has cross-linguistic flexibility and can be applied to Semitic languages including Arabic. Understanding the semantic roles in sentences can help Arabic learners interpret texts more critically, especially in journalistic literature that are rich in information construction. In addition, language practitioners such as translators, journalists, and teachers can utilize this approach to deepen their understanding of implicit meanings in news texts. In addition, this research offers room for more extensive further research, such as the application of case grammar theory to non-news texts such as literary texts, religious texts, or academic texts in Arabic.

The Evaluation of Arabic Teaching Materials: Principles and Evaluation Techniques

2025-04-28T09:42:59+08:00

Background: Arabic language teaching materials at MTs Al-Fakhriyah require careful evaluation to ensure their effectiveness in supporting the learning process.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate Arabic teaching materials by examining the principles and evaluation techniques applied.

Method: This research uses a literature review design with a concept analysis approach. Data were obtained from relevant books, journals, and educational documents. The study employed document analysis, interviews, surveys, questionnaires, and case studies as evaluation techniques. Evaluation criteria were based on material quality standards and learning success indicators.

Results and Discussion: The findings show that systematic and measurable evaluation techniques play a significant role in enhancing the quality of teaching materials. These include aligning evaluation indicators with learning objectives and incorporating feedback mechanisms into material development. The study also highlights the need for continuous assessment to identify weaknesses and support pedagogical improvement.

Conclusions and Implications: Applying structured evaluation principles improves Arabic language instruction effectiveness in MTs. These findings underline the importance of ongoing evaluation and suggest future research to optimize material development practices.