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  • Book cover of Business & Love

    Introducing "Business and Love" - a captivating collection of poems that delves into the intricate and nuanced relationship between two of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience. Through the power of language and imagery, this anthology brings together the works of some of the most talented and celebrated poets of our time, exploring the themes of love, affection, emotional attachment, passion, relationship and their complex interplay with the world of business and commerce, with ambition and success. From the joys of new love to the heartbreak of failed relationships, from the cut-throat world of corporate ambition to the quiet beauty of everyday moments, the poems in this anthology offer a compelling and insightful exploration of the human condition in all its complexity. Whether you are a business professional looking to gain new insights into the dynamics of the corporate world, a poetry enthusiast seeking inspiration and connection, or commoners searching for a reference of the meaning of business and love, "Business and Love" is a must-read. So pick up a copy today and experience the transformative power of poetry for yourself.

  • Book cover of STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS AND STRATEGIES IN LEARNING LISTENING COMPREHENSION

    This book explores the multifaceted challenges and effective strategies associated with mastering listening comprehension, particularly in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. The book is structured into seven comprehensive chapters, each delving into a specific aspect of listening comprehension. The introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the importance of listening skills in language acquisition and the growing need for effective comprehension strategies in a globalized world. In the second chapter, "Listening Comprehension," the book delves into the nature of listening, differentiating between various types of listening and discussing why listening is often considered a neglected skill. This chapter provides a foundational understanding of listening as an active process that involves receiving, interpreting, and responding to spoken messages. It underscores the complexity of listening comprehension and the cognitive load it places on learners. Chapter three, "Factors Affecting Listening Comprehension," explores the myriad factors influencing a student's comprehension of spoken language. These factors include physical elements like hearing ability, psychological aspects such as anxiety and motivation, experiential factors, attitudes toward listening, gender differences, environmental conditions, and societal roles. By identifying these factors, the book provides a comprehensive view of the external and internal influences on listening comprehension. The fourth chapter, "Potential Problems in Learning Listening Comprehension," identifies specific challenges learners face, such as the inability to control the speed of speech, limited vocabulary, difficulty recognizing contextual signals, problems with interpretation, and the inability to concentrate. It also addresses how established learning habits can hinder listening development. The fifth chapter, "Possible Strategies in Learning Listening Comprehension," offers solutions by introducing metacognitive, cognitive, and social-affective strategies. These strategies aim to help learners plan, monitor, and evaluate their listening processes, utilize mental techniques to enhance comprehension and leverage social interactions to improve listening skills. The sixth chapter, "Students' Problems and Strategies in Learning Listening Comprehension in EFL Context," applies the previous discussions specifically to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. It examines how the general problems and strategies manifest in EFL contexts and provides tailored advice for learners and educators in these settings. Finally, the seventh chapter, "Model of Assessing Students' Problems and Strategies in Learning Listening Comprehension," presents a framework for evaluating the strategies' effectiveness. This model helps educators assess students' listening skills and identify the most effective interventions. Overall, the book offers a detailed analysis of the challenges and solutions in learning listening comprehension, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for both students and educators.

  • Book cover of Kumpulan Puisi Hybrid Learning

    Puisi merupakan suatu cara bagi penyair untuk mengungkapkan opini, gagasan atau perasaan dalam kalimat yang ringkas dan sederhana, namun kaya makna. Penulis mengutarakan hasratnya untuk berbagi gairah perjuangan dalam mendidik tunas bangsa selama masa endemik. Daya juang seolah tak kenal pupus dalam berbagi ilmu secara hybrid learning. Sebagaimana yang kita ketahui, Covid-19 sangat berdampak luas termasuk diantaranya menyekat temu sapa antara pendidik dengan pelajar. Dari antologi puisi ini, diharapkan gairah pendidik tetap berkobar demi Indonesia yang lebih baik.

  • Book cover of BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS

    Metode pembelajaran bahasa Inggris berkembang sejak zaman Yunani Kuno hingga sekarang. Tercatat ada beberapa jenis yang terkenal antara lain metode tatabahasa-terjemahan, metode langsung, metode membaca, metode audiolingual, metode komunikatif, dan metode-metode kontemporer termasuk didalamnya pengajaran bahasa berbasis tugas dan pengajaran bahasa berbasis isi.

  • Book cover of BELAJAR DAN PEMBELAJARAN

    Metode pembelajaran bahasa Inggris berkembang sejak zaman Yunani Kuno hingga sekarang. Tercatat ada beberapa jenis yang terkenal antara lain metode tatabahasa-terjemahan, metode langsung, metode membaca, metode audiolingual, metode komunikatif, dan metode-metode kontemporer termasuk didalamnya pengajaran bahasa berbasis tugas dan pengajaran bahasa berbasis isi. Guru harus dapat memilih metode pembelajaran yang tepat dalam mengajar bahasa Inggris untuk siswa. Ada banyak metode yang diterapkan dan dikembangkan dalam proses belajar mengajar. Metode yang digunakan untuk mencapai kemampuan menulis dan berbicara akan berbeda karena tujuan masing-masing keterampilan tidak sama. Menulis berfokus pada kemampuan menghasilkan bahasa tulis, sedangkan berbicara berfokus pada produksi bahasa lisan. Selain itu, metode untuk mengajarkan keterampilan bahasa Inggris harus dibuat sesuai untuk setiap keterampilan untuk mencapai hasil yang diharapkan. Siswa membutuhkan metode yang tepat dalam memperoleh materi dari guru. Metode yang digunakan guru harus sesuai dengan kemampuan dan kondisi siswa. Metode pembelajaran guru yang diterapkan di kelas tujuh akan berbeda dengan strategi guru di kelas delapan dan sembilan. Strategi guru di kelas yang siswanya memiliki motivasi tinggi juga berbeda dengan kelas yang siswanya memiliki motivasi belajar yang rendah.

  • Book cover of Writing : Beginner

    Talking about the importance of being able to write English is no longer necessary here. Everybody has seen how the international language plays its extremely important role in international intercourses. It is the key of global communication. While others are applying the structural methods in the efforts of making people write, this supplement offers a practical and easy to apply method, combining the structural and social approaches for the basic learners. It contains nine chapters. Each consists of five parts: Reading as the warmer; Vocabulary as the vocabulary building; Grammar as the grammatical control; Writing Skill and Practice; and Writing Task as the writing practice.