https://jurnal.stain-madina.ac.id/index.php/je2l/issue/feedJournal of English Education and Linguistics 2025-06-23T03:32:16+00:00Hanifah Oktarina[email protected]Open Journal Systems<p>The Journal of English Education and Linguistics welcomes submission of previously unpublished research articles on areas of significance to all those concerned with second or foreign language teaching, general and applied linguistics, discourse analysis and literature, as well as education.<br><br>The journal is devoted to scientific studies exhibiting solid research methodology and presenting findings with pedagogically significant implications.<br><br>Although the articles are published in English, we also invite any articles concerning the teaching and learning of languages other than English.</p>https://jurnal.stain-madina.ac.id/index.php/je2l/article/view/2207BOOSTING ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS: HOW GINGER SOFTWARE EMPOWERS LANGUAGE LEARNERS2025-05-29T07:01:50+00:00Mansurudin Mansurudin[email protected]Ilham Ilham[email protected]Edi Edi[email protected]Ilham Ilham[email protected]<p><em>Writing skills are essential for learners in mastering English as a global language. Non-native learners face challenges such as grammatical errors, limited vocabulary, and lack of confidence, making technological solutions like Ginger Software highly relevant. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to analyze the effectiveness of Ginger Software in enhancing English writing skills. The research synthesizes findings from various studies published between 2015 and 2025, highlighting Ginger’s ability to improve grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure through real-time feedback and context-based learning. Results indicate that Ginger Software significantly enhances writing quality, supports self-directed learning, and increases learners' motivation. However, challenges such as accessibility limitations, integration into workflows, and over-reliance on technology were also identified. While Ginger Software proves beneficial for addressing common writing errors, its limitations in providing nuanced, contextualized feedback emphasize the continued importance of educators in the learning process. This study concludes that combining AI-based tools like Ginger Software with traditional teaching methods can provide a balanced and comprehensive approach to improving English writing skills. Future research should explore strategies for greater inclusivity and the development of hybrid models integrating AI technologies with human instruction. </em></p>2025-05-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Mansurudin, Ilham, Edi, Ilham (Author)https://jurnal.stain-madina.ac.id/index.php/je2l/article/view/2242FROM REVIEW TO REFLECTION: EXPLORING STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON CRITIQUING ACADEMIC ARTICLES2025-06-18T14:39:42+00:00Muhammad Arif Sanjaya[email protected]<p><em>This study investigates perceptions of, attitudes toward, challenges in, and how critique is influencing students’ academic and reflective growth. Data were collected according to a mixed-methods study design through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 25 undergraduate students enrolled in a Critical Reading course at Universitas Samudra. It has been found that appreciation by the students of the significance of critique in building critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and academic writing exists, but they find it challenging to handle complex terminologies, identifying arguments, and being objective. Time also seems to be a limiting factor. Students perceive that guided practice, group discussion, and further practice would make them more competent in critiquing. The literature addresses the need for learning processes that enable students to transition from recapitulation to critical thinking, and eventually to more intellectual engagement and confidence in scholarship. The literature guides the overarching argument about critical reading and its role in college learning.</em></p>2025-06-18T14:39:42+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Arif Sanjaya (Author)https://jurnal.stain-madina.ac.id/index.php/je2l/article/view/2043THE IMPACT OF ANXIETY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING TEST PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCES IN ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION2025-06-23T03:32:16+00:00Sri Wahyuni Hasibuan[email protected]<p><em>This study aims to determine what types of anxiety students face in speaking test performance and how anxiety impacts students' speaking test performance.</em><em> </em><em>The research methodology is descriptive qualitative method. The research subjects were 15 students of English Education department in the third semester with Advanced Listening subject. The data were collected by doing interview, observation and documentation. Interview were done to collect data about types of anixety, and the observation were done to collect data about the impact of students anxiety on speaking test performance. The findings were there were 3 types of anxiety found in this study, namely cognitive, somatic and behavioral anxiety. Cognitive anxiety is experienced by 11 students, somatic anxiety is experienced by 10 students and behavioral anxiety is experienced by 7 students. The impact of anxiety on speaking class performance namely reduced fluency and coherence, limited use of vocabulary and grammar, limited use of vocabulary and grammar.</em></p>2025-06-23T03:32:16+00:00Copyright (c) 2025 Sri Wahyuni Hasibuan, Meisuri, Alfina Gustiany Siregar (Author)