This study explores attention span and reading engagement among fourth-semester English Education students at Sriwijaya University and their influence on academic reading. Using a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through semi- structured interviews with six students and analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that reading engagement is shaped by personal interest and mater…
This study investigated the use of OME TV to enhance university students' English speaking skills. A qualitative approach was employed, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with students who actively use OME TV for practicing English, then analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. The findings indicate that OME TV significantly contributes to speaking developmen…
This study explored students’ perceptions of using ELSA Speak AI to improve their English speaking ability, including the benefits and challenges they experienced. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five English Education students from different academic levels. The findings showed that ELSA Speak AI helped improve pronunciation, vocabula…
This study examined the level of academic burnout, coping strategies most frequently used, and their correlations with and contributions to academic performance among 93 fifth-semester students of English Education at Universitas Sriwijaya. A quantitative descriptive correlational design was employed, using the MBI-SS, Brief COPE, and semester GPA as instruments. Data were analyzed through desc…
This study aimed to investigate the contribution of peer support, family support, and institutional support to first-semester English Education students’ speaking performance in the Informal Interactions class at Sriwijaya University and to identify the strongest contributing factor. This quantitative study employed multiple regression analysis involving 102 first-semester English Education s…
Passing the Universitas Sriwijaya English Proficiency Test (USEPT) on the first attempt is considered an important achievement for students of the English Education Study Program, as English proficiency is closely related to their academic requirements and future professional careers. However, not all students are able to achieve this result. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the facto…
This study explores the experiences of pre-service teachers from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sriwijaya, during the SEA Teacher international teaching practicum, focusing on intercultural encounters and language teaching practices in cross-cultural educational contexts. This study employed a qualitative narrative inquiry design with an autoethnographic perspective …
This study examines social media usage, self-control, and GPA among the English students at Sriwijaya University. The population of this study was 379 English students who registered in year 2024/2025. A purposive sampling was used to select 65 students in the academic year of 2021/2022 and 10 participants was drawn to be interviewed in the qualitative component. The data were collected, which …
This study investigated the correlation and contribution of Meaning-Focused Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) to the receptive vocabulary knowledge of English Education students at Sriwijaya University. A correlational research design was employed with 98 undergraduate students from the fourth and sixth semesters of the academic year 2025/2026. Data were collected through a 12-item Me…
This study investigates English Education students’ perspectives on the (PLP) Pengenalan Lapangan Persekolahan program and its influence on their teaching motivation. The rationale of the study is the challenges in teacher quality and the complexities of the profession. This Study aims to investigate English Education students' perspective on the School Field Experience (PLP) program and its …
This research aimed to investigate sixth-semester students’ perceptions of ChatGPT as an English learning tool in the English Education Study Programs at Sriwijaya University and UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. This research employed a descriptive quantitative design using a survey questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The questionnaire consisted of 20 Likert-scale items co…
Confidence in speaking is a crucial aspect of English communication, particularly for non-English major students who often struggle to express themselves. This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of non-English major students in developing their speaking confidence through participation in English competitions. This study employed a qualitative approach involving several participant…
This study aims to explore students’ experiences in their journey from being less active speakers to becoming more active speakers in Speaking class, as well as to identify the factors that support this transition. This research employed a narrative inquiry design conducted in the English Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University. The participants were twelve sixth-semester students sel…
English language learning is no longer limited to the classroom. As digital platforms become increasingly embedded in students' daily lives, informal spaces such as Discord have emerged as platforms where English engagement can happen naturally. This study investigates university students' experiences of using Discord for informal English learning and how they experience English language develo…
This research intends to examine students’ perception of using the game Elden Ring as a medium for English vocabulary acquisition outside the classroom. The present quantitative survey-based study was conducted on 64 active students of the English Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University in the academic year 2025/2026, all of whom had prior experience playing Elden Ring. The data colle…
The ability to deliver effective presentations performance remains a major challenge for many EFL students. However, many students still depend heavily on scripts during presentations. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of concept mastery on students’ English presentation performance by exploring students’ perceptions, their implementation of concept mastery during presenta…
The growing use of social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram has broadened students' exposure to diverse English accents beyond the classroom, yet little research has examined how English Education students perceive these accents and how such perceptions affect their listening experiences. This study explored those perceptions among eight fourth-semester students at Sriwijay…
This study investigates sentence structure and punctuation errors in the writing of non-English Department students at Sriwijaya University, focusing on error types, causes, and possible remedies. A qualitative descriptive design was used with data from writing tests of 20 students and interviews with three students representing different proficiency levels. The analysis was based on Corder’s…
This study examines the role of peer preference in shaping EFL students' speaking performance during classroom interaction. Peer preference refers to students' tendency to select a particular speaking partner during speaking activities. A qualitative case study design was employed, with data collected through a questionnaire distributed to 58 students and semi-structured interviews with six pur…
This study aims to examine the impact of peer interaction on the English speaking ability of second-semester Palembang students of the English Language Education Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University. The research participants consisted of 29 second-semester students from classes 2A and 2B of the English Education Study Program, Palembang Campus, S…
Although numerous studies have examined the relationship between psychological factors and academic performance, limited attention has been given to the specific relationship between perceived academic stress and speaking mastery among English Education students in the Indonesian EFL context. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the correlation between perceived academic stress and speaki…
This research examines on how ChatGPT facilitates English education student among Sriwijaya university students in developing Creative Writing and to explore the challenges they encounter when using ChatGPT as a tool. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research involved the 6th and 8th semester of English Education students at Sriwijaya University with 53 open-ended questionnaire pa…
The recent surge in the use of AI in education sparked the concerns about dependency on AI tools. The lack of research on the issue of AI dependency shows the urgency to further understand the phenomenon, specifically in how students interpret their dependency on AI, the factors that contribute to this dependency, and the extent of their dependency. The study involved ten students from the Engl…
This research aims to explore students’ awareness and understanding of climate change through English language learning in a rural senior high school context. A descriptive quantitative study was conducted involving 200 students from grades X to XII at SMA Negeri 1 Jejawi, Ogan Komering Ilir. Data were collected using an online questionnaire consisting of 15 Likert-scale items measuring stude…
This study investigated the best practices in teaching approaches for English instruction at the elementary school level implemented by alumni of the Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG Prajabatan) of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University, who teach in primary schools in Palembang. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected from th…
This study aimed to investigate fourth-semester students’ perception on the use of U-Dictionary to support vocabulary retention. The participants were 40 students from English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University. Data were collected through semi-structured interview conducted via Zoom in June until July 2025 and analyzed thematically follow…
This aim of this study explores Sriwijaya University students' perspectives on using Duolingo for vocabulary learning in the English Education Study Program. Data were collected through two questionnaires and interviews with eight students. Findings reveal a positive view of Duolingo's gamified approach, praised for its accessibility and benefits like anytime practice and better word retention.…
Writing a drama script can be used to improve writing skills, which requires creativity to be channeled into writing. Thus, creative writing is needed in it. This study focused on students’ perception of writing drama scripts experienced by the research object, in creative writing point. The subjects of this study is students of the English Education Study Program, at Sriwijaya University, Pa…
In the realm of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, leveraging digital platforms has garnered considerable interest due to their accessibility and multimedia-rich environments. This study investigates the perceptions of English Education students toward using Disney+ Hotstar as a digital tool for enhancing oral proficiency. Specifically, it examines students' attitudes, perceived bene…
This study aims to explore the English language learning strategies employed by students of the PG-PAUD (Early Childhood Teacher Education) Study Program at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University—students who are not from an English education background. A quantitative descriptive method was used, involving a total population of 163 students from the 4th and 6th s…