Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

Corpus linguistics is a rapidly growing subfield in linguistics. Correspondingly there is more corpus data available than ever before. Existing corpora can be used to assist teachers in helping their students learn how language is used in a natural setting. While there are several studies on data-driven learning in the field, very few studies have reviewed the overall effectiveness of this teaching method concerning different language contexts and structures. To fill this gap in the literature, this synthesis paper aimed to describe the different ways corpus data is used for data-driven learning in a second-language academic setting. Additionally, this paper evaluated the effectiveness of using data-driven learning techniques for various English language contexts. 

The prominence of the English language in various global domains has positioned it as the most dominant international language. However, learning English, especially within Islamic boarding schools ("pesantren"), presents unique challenges. This study focuses on the psychological issues faced by students when learning English within the pesantren context. Three significant psychological problems were identified through observations and interviews with 30 students: lack of learning motivation, lack of self-confidence, and excessive anxiety. Firstly, the lack of learning motivation stems from factors like academic boredom, inadequate understanding of material relevance, and perceived irrelevance of English. This study emphasizes the negative correlation between learning motivation and academic performance, highlighting the need for engaging teaching methods. Secondly, the lack of self-confidence affects students' academic performance. Social comparisons and feelings of inadequacy due to past experiences hinder students' self-assurance. Psychological support programs are necessary to bolster self-confidence and overcome these challenges. Thirdly, excessive anxiety in the academic environment adversely impacts students' performance. The correlation between anxiety levels and academic performance underscores the importance of holistic approaches to manage anxiety. Creating a relaxed environment, offering counseling support, and teaching stress management skills can assist students in coping effectively. The study highlights the crucial role of addressing psychological challenges to enhance students' academic performance. Teachers, institutions, and counselors should collaborate to address learning motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety, optimizing students' potential within a supportive educational context

Dream Launch Project tells the story of Terry, a songwriter and producer who lost his zest for life after being diagnosed with Tinnitus and the possibility of total hearing loss for life. Terry lost the only thing he had. In this novel, there are several characters and Tertius Senandika as the main character. The purpose of this study is to analyze the structuralism, namely, character, plot, and conflict  in Renita Nozaria's Dream Launch Project Novel. The method used is descriptive qualitative method with literary structural analysis approach. The author using Robert Stanton's theory of analyzing instrinsic elements (character, plot and conflict). The Conclutions of this study are 1) The characterization of the main character Tertius Senandika is the main character as a protagonist male and persistent in completing what has been entrusted to him. He has a character that does not give up easily, an expert in music, dexterous but a lover of solitude, Tsundere and loyal. 2) The conflicts studied in the novel Dream Launch Project are internal conflicts and external conflicts. 3) The plot goes back and forth because the story in the novel is densely packed with flashbacks from the introduction of the characters, Jeno, Nana, and Injun.

The purpose of this study is to find out the obstacles experienced by students of the bimbel program in Kranji village, Lamongan Regency regarding vocabulary understanding. This research is a case study with linguistic analysis approach. The data in this study were obtained through questionnaire method containing 7 statements about pronunciation. The statements are about learning good pronunciation, practicing speech activities in daily vocabulary use.  Understanding on pronunciation in the teaching and learning process in class, correcting pronunciation mistakes in class, using local or regional accent when teaching English, using local or regional accent when speaking in English, problems in pronouncing certain sounds caused by local accent or regional accent. The results showed that 10 students gave different responses. Teachers should also give examples in giving directions, so that students can respond and understand English lessons well as the objectives in learning.

Education plays an important role in a person's life and development because basically education a is knowledge that can help humans to live life and keep up with the times. One way to provide creative and innovative education is through the outing class. Outing class is a popular method for implementing student-centred learning by taking them out of the traditional classroom environment. This paper aims to examine the application of outing classes in learning at MTs Mamba'ul Ma'arif. It also shows the impact on outing class’s student learning there. It uses a qualitative descriptive approach involving MTs Mamba’ul Ma’arif teachers and students. The data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation. The result is the implementation of outing class in MTs. Mamba'ul Ma'arif contributes significantly to student learning. Outdoor classes offer the students opportunity to learn outside and experience hands-on real-world learning. In addition, it also increases their learning motivation and involvement. However, the challenge in implementing outing class is also not easy because there will be several obstacles, including limited time, costs, and preparation needed to organize outing class activities. Therefore, the support from the schools, teachers and parents is very important in ensuring the implementation of outing classes and maximizing their benefits