This study deals with code mixing in text messages through mobile phone. The objectives of this study are to know the types of code mixing found in text messages sent by English Department students and lecturers of STAIN Kediri and to know the reason of the use of code mixing in the text messages sent by English Department students and lecturers of STAIN Kediri.The writer uses descriptive quali…
Key Words: English and Daily Communication In language learning, speaking is one of the language skills. Speaking is the main goal of the language learning, Nunan states, “success is measured in terms of the ability to carry out a conversation in the (target) language”. It means that speaking is the purpose of language learning. Speaking is the most important skill which has to be maste…
Key words: Constraints, English Acquisition, Listening Class Listening comprehension is at the heart of language learning. Listening is an important language skill to develop Second Language Acquisition (SLA). A key difference between more successful and less successful acquirers is related to learners’ ability to use listening as a means of acquisition. However, the particular interest whic…
Key words: Perception, Character Building in ELT, English teacher There have been many changes in Indonesian curricula since its independence in 1945. The newly introduced curriculum is called 2013 curriculum with Character Education included explicitly. The effort of implementing Character Building in English 2013 Curriculum does not mean that it is free from controversy. Education system i…