The objective of this research was to map out and seek solutions to the problems faced by students of English as a foreign language in reading literary works. Conducted at the Department of English and Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Hasanuddin University, the study took place over one semester. The research respondents were Indonesian postgraduate students taking the English Stylistics and Literary Appreciation course. The aims were: 1) to map out the language constraints of learners in reading English literary works, and 2) carry out troubleshooting to minimize the constraints. The data collection methods used was a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. The results showed that the foreign learners need to have sufficient knowledge of trope and scheme in general and linguistic deviation in particular, in order to understand the author's language in a broad sense as well as specific literary stylistics.

Abstract-This study explored the function of fairy tales as a means of entertainment and education for children. Fairy tales in children's literature have gradually shifted from an oral storytelling tradition to a mass media product. The role of the mother as the first and foremost teacher of her children is increasingly challenged in modern education. From pre-school age up to junior high school level, a child needs special attention from his or her parents, especially the mother. From the age of three until a child enters primary school, the parents, especially the mother, play a strategic role in fostering various aspects of development language, psychology and character. One way in which this takes place is through storytelling, however unfortunately children's literature in the form of local fairy tales often no longer has a place in the home or the kindergarten. This case study in South Sulawesi, Indonesia explored the causes behind this change. Data were gathered through interviews and questionnaires. A simple statistical method was used to analyse the data. The results show that telling fairy tales to children is still relevant and can help to instil character values in young children.

One of the primary goals of learning and teaching process in EFL classroom is to enhance students' willingness to communicate (WTC). This study aims at exploring factors affecting willingness to communicate (WTC) in EFL classroom at higher institution in Indonesia. This study employed quantitative research method. Questionnaire data were obtained from seventy university graduate students (19 males or 27.14% and 51 or 72.86% females) major in English study program of Graduate Program State University of Makassar participated in this study. The data of the study were analysed using descriptive statistics which presented percentage, mean, and standard deviation (SD). The present study therefore reveals that the influential factors of EFL students' WTC are interested in speaking in group discussion if the topics discussed are interesting. Other evidences from the present study are: 1) the participants said that classroom discussion is the best way to practice speaking English, 2) they find it easy to have conversations in the classroom discussion, 3) they are excited to speak in front of the English class, 4) group discussions are the activities they enjoy most in English classes, and 5) they enjoy starting the group discussion with a number of critical questions.

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The need for English skills is needed in the tourism sector to support socio-economic development. This research is survey research to explore the English language skills needed in the world of tourism. Five stakeholders supporting the tourism sector in Merauke were taken as research samples. The results of the study show that writing skills are the top priority (M = 3.27). The use of English to provide information and services is the main priority of use (M = 3.55). On the other hand, the common perception of the problems faced in the use of English language skills shows a positive rating (M = 2.32). This research is expected to provide an overview of English language skills used in the tourism sector to support social-economic development.