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This community service aims to improve English skills and learning for SMK Al Hasra teachers to make the school go international. The method of implementing this service used training which included the preparation, socialization, implementation, and evaluation stages. The instrument for evaluating this activity used a questionnaire and was analyzed descriptively. This service showed an increase in the teacher's ability to master English language applications, namely English as a Medium of Instruction and General English material, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, there was a positive response and satisfaction from the school for the training that had been provided.

The rise of ICT specialists in the computer field due to Industry 4.0 is notable, particularly in Indonesia's e-commerce and technology-driven markets. This study explores the demand for qualified informatics engineering professionals, focusing on their ICT and English language skills. Employing a qualitative phenomenological case study design, the research gathered data through semi-structured interviews with informatics engineering specialists and employers. It also scrutinized an English lesson program at a polytechnic in Indonesia through interviews with key figures and document analysis. The study identifies two key findings: demand emphasizes the critical role of reading skills, especially in programming languages and technology documentation, while supply reveals a gap between higher education materials and workplace requirements. The curriculum appears to neglect English proficiency, hindering graduates' performance. Consequently, the study advocates for higher education reform, urging institutions to align their programs with industry demands. Collaboration between government, universities, and industry stakeholders, especially at the regional level, is proposed to bridge the gap and enhance the preparedness of informatics engineering graduates for the evolving industry landscape. The findings underscore the importance of creativity and originality in technology creation, urging institutions to adapt swiftly to the dynamic informatics engineering landscape.

Proficiency in English is one type of ability to be achieved in teaching English because English is an international language and the main means of communicating with westerners and understanding English books. So it is necessary to optimize learning and teaching English in formal and non-formal education institutions. This research aims at finding out whether or not English laboratory Management affects students’ achievement. As one of basic skills, speaking involves oral and written features. English laboratory may refer to conventional computer uses or the Computer Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL) in the process of English teaching. The English Department of Universitas Negeri Manado uses modern form of language laboratory teaching. The research was conducted in the Department of English in which its population was taken from the first semester students appearing in the academic year 2020/2021 and sitting in five classes and each class had twenty five students. The result is supported by the data showing tobs>ttable (P = 0.05); (df = 48) 8,031 > 2,010(P = 0.05); (df = 48). If t- observed < t-table, the null hypothesis (Ho) is accepted and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is rejected. There is a difference mean score obtained from both of controlled group at 67 showing 46% and the experimental group reaches 80,08 referring to 59.02 %. The students who had treatment in English laboratory management use successfully got higher score than students who did not have treatment about such management use. So it may conclude that the Language Laboratory management plays an important role in the success of learning English, especially to improve students' English speaking skills.

IMPROVING SANTRI’S ENGLISH SKILLS IN THE POST-COVID-19 PERIOD THROUGH THE TOEFL TEACHING PROGRAM IN PESANTREN-BASED SMA. This Community Service (PKM) aims to improve English skills through the TOEFL teaching program for santri of PPTQ Al Asy'ariyyah Kalibeber, Wonosobo. The santri also received formal education at SMA Takhassus Alqur'an Wonosobo. One of the factors underlies this PKM is that these santri have never received TOEFL material. In addition, they also do not know what skills are tested on the TOEFL. The methods used in this PKM are (1) Preparation (by conducting a needs analysis through FGD with the English teachers), (2) Providing material (using lecture, presentation, question and answer methods, as well as practice questions and discussions), and ( 3) evaluating the success of PKM (by holding a TOEFL-Like Test). Based on the results of the PKM evaluation, the team concluded that this service activity reached the standard according to the specified target because it was able to provide participants with an understanding of the skills tested in the TOEFL-Like Test. In addition, the first experience of 27 santri in the TOEFL-Like Test with a mean score of 376.70 from those who initially did not have knowledge of the TOEFL was a pretty good achievement. The evaluation results also showed that of the three skills tested, the students had weaknesses in structure and written expression, and the best in reading skills, while listening skills were in expression of structural and writing skills as well as reading skills.

Recent studies have revealed that English has become a global language that is commonly used, particularly in the education sector, for various purposes. In the education sector, teachers serve as the most important role model in improving learners’ English language competency. Evidently, at the age of 4 to 6 years old, preschoolers are proven to be able to learn a second language sufficiently hence it is critical for pre-school teachers to be able to teach English to the children at this stage precisely. English, however, is not set to become one of the major requirements for pre-school teachers, especially in Pahang, Malaysia. Due to this, the beliefs of the pre-school teachers initiate a critical indicator in deciding if, given the circumstances, pre-school children can receive adequate English inputs and exposure at their age. The aim of this study is to identify the beliefs of pre-school teachers in their ability of teaching English to preschoolers in Pahang, Malaysia. In the study, 60 pre-school teachers in Pahang were given a set of questionnaires consisting of 14 items and all 60 were returned. In the pilot study, the questionnaire showed a 0.9 Cronbach alpha value indicating a high reliability point. The findings of this study suggest a much more positive view of teachers’ beliefs in pre-school English teachings. This can become a stimulus for the growth of English proficiency among Malaysian children and consequently improve the standard of English in Malaysia in the future.

This Community Service aims to motivate and improve English teachers' skills, especially in the area of ​​Tangerang Regency. Tangerang Regency is lower than the Tangerang city area. Based on Mulyanah's research from the University of Muhammadiyah Tangerang in 2018, there were 26% differences in English students' proficiency between the regency and city areas; this was seen in the scores of students' mastery of English in the two regions. From the research, problems were found, one of them, the teacher's lack of competence of English proficiency it caused by non-linear fields of science. Based on this problem, teachers need English training in the region. The participants were attended by 20 English teachers who were in the Paku Haji district-Tangerang. The training is divided into several of processes, namely a preliminary test to determine initial ability, and then given six times of training which is to train teachers using the Total Physical Responses (TPR) method by using English Instructions in the teaching-learning process, finally is final test to know the final ability after training given. The results of the training are 1) Increased teacher motivation in learning English, 2) Increased confidence using English both in the classroom and outside the classroom, 3) Increased teacher competence in their English subjects.

This factorial quasi-experimental 22 study aimed to corroborate the effect of PRWR strategy compared to Translation and Reading Aloud on students’ academic content-area reading comprehension as observed from their English proficiency. The interaction between the strategy and English proficiency was also examined. Data were obtained from a reading comprehension test, a TOEFL PBT Equivalent test, and a questionnaire on students’ perception towards the PRWR strategy. Both the reading test and the questionnaire were expert validated and tried out, whereas the TOEFL PBT Equivalent test was conducted under the auspices of an English institute. 58 sophomore students at a state university in Malang, Indonesia, served as the subjects of the study. This turned out that first; students taught by the PRWR strategy have better reading comprehension than that of by Translation and Reading Aloud. Second, students with high English proficiency taught by the PRWR strategy have better reading comprehension than that of taught by Translation and Reading Aloud. Third, there was no interaction between reading strategy and English proficiency. All in all, the employment of the PRWR strategy was highly recommended in academic content-area reading comprehension.

Abstract: This quantitative study examined the role of AQ on English proficiency. The four dimensions of AQ named Control (x1), Ownership (x2), Reach (x3) and Endurance (x4) were independent variables while TOEIC score (y) was dependent variable. The subjects were 77 students of ELT Department. The result showed that AQ had influenced 15.9% (R2 = .159) to TOEIC score. There was significant influence of CORE to TOEIC score simultaneously (F>Ftable=3.44>2.33). Nevertheless, the result of partial regression analysis showed only Control (t>ttable=2.89>1.66) had significantly influenced TOEIC. Thus, this research had statistically proven that AQ provided minor contribution to students’ English Proficiency. Abstrak: Penelitian kuantitatif ini menguji pengaruh Kecerdasan Adversiti terhadap kecakapan berbahasa Inggris. Empat dimensi Kecerdasan Adversiti, yakni kontrol (x1), kepemilikan (x2), pencapaian (x3), dan ketahanan (x4) adalah variabel bebas sementara skor TOEIC adalah variabel terikat. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Kecerdasan Adversity berpengaruh 15.9% (R2 = .159) terhadap skor TOEIC. Terdapat pengaruh signifikan emapt dimensi Kecerdasan Adversiti terhadap skor TOEIC secara simultan (F>Ftable=3.44>2.33). Namun, hasil regresi parsial menunjukkan hanya kontrol (t>ttable=2.89>1.66) yang memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap skor TOEIC. Penelitian ini telah membuktikan secara statistik bahwa Kecerdasan Adversity hanya memberikan kontribusi minor terhadap kecakapan siswa berbahasa Inggris.

Dosen harus memiliki karakteristik yang diperlukan dalam menciptakan proses pembelajaran yang efektif. Karena itu, menurut hasil penelitian, dosen bahasa Inggris yang baik antara lain memiliki kemampuan bahasa Inggris yang bagus, kreatif dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran, bersikap ramah, dan objektif dalam memberikan penilaian terhadap tugas dan kemapuan mahasiswa. Beberapa ciri yang diungkapkan responden spesifik untuk pengajar bahasa Inggris, dan juga ada beberapa karakter yang berlaku universal untuk pengajar secara umum.

This article highlights the very concern of the English in term of the analysis of Independent Study in improving English proficiency of students of non-English Department. The aspects to be explored covering of activities conducted by the students toward the independent study and the proficiency of the students through independent study. The research using the quantitaive design and the instruments used in collecting the data were questionnaires and tests. The data analysis covered preparation, tabulation, and data implementation. The findings showed that activities of independent study conducted by non-English department students were reading English newspapers and magazines, listening and following English programmes in radio, video, etc., and benefitting language laboratory, library, and self access centre and the English proficiency showed significant improvement.

This article is intended to discuss the English competence or the English mastery level of the social science students of Global Oriented Class (GOC) of MAN 2 Tulungagung as reflected from the score of their English proficiency test. The English proficiency test administered for this research is TOEFL preparation test developed by Pearson Longman Education incorporation. The research method employed is descriptive quantitative since the purpose of this research is to describe the current conditions of the students, in this case to describe to what extent the Social Science students of Global Oriented Class are proficient in English. The finding shows that the highest of their TOEFL Preparation Test is 440 and the lowest score is 323. The mean of their score is 361.8. The finding shows that in general the students’ English proficiency level is still under the standard of 400 set up by the Ministry of Religion Affairs. Further, to be able to compete globally or internationally, the students still need to work hard since if it is compared to the standard score of the overseas university admission, their proficiency score is far below 500.

This study investigated the relationships among the learners’ self-efficacy, their English proficiency and their content area subject achievement. The researcher took the data of those variables and tested the hypothesis using 32 samples of English Study Program students at STAIN Tulungagung. The results obtained revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between the learners’ self-efficacy and their achievement in content area subject, but no significant relationship between their self-efficacy and their English proficiency. The learners’ English proficiency was also correlated with their content area subject achievement. Thus, in general, it can be concluded that the three variables have relationships although they have different degree of relationships.

In the overall national development of Indonesia education occupies a strategic position and assumes an important role to play in preparing and equipping its citizens with the necessary knowledge and skills. In this fast changing and developing world, the Indonesian citizens should be able to keep abreast with the rest of the world culturally and scientifically. This implies ability to communicate with people throughout the world through a limited number of internationally accepted and understandable languages, including English. An adequate mastery of English, therefore, is crucial for educated people in Indonesia. One attempt to increase the proficiency of English is the creation of a program called the Intensive English Course (IEC). In order to determine its effectiveness, a study was conducted. This article reviews the background of the study, the methodology, the findings, and the suggestions of the IEC.