The aim of this research is to find out the kinds of figurative language and imagery in the song lyrics of Taylor Swift’s “1989” Album. Furthermore, in this research the researcher used qualitative descriptive method. The result of the study is presented in the form of paragraphs. The researcher analyzed the songs by reading them intensively and giving attention for each line. After that, the researcher examined the figurative language and imagery of the songs lyrics. After investigating the sentence in the songs lyrics, the researcher found eight kinds of figurative languages that are used in the songs lyrics, they are personification, metaphor, hyperbole, simile, oxymoron, allusion, litotes and metonymy. Six kinds of imagery also used in the songs lyrics, they are visual imagery, auditory imagery, organic imagery, kinesthetic imagery, tactile imagery and olfactory imagery. The most dominant of figurative language used is personification and the dominant imagery used is visual imagery. Keywords: figurative language, imagery, lyrics

Pengabdian ini berjudul bimbingan Bahasa Inggris  untuk anak usia dini di Kelurahan Buliang RW 18. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bimbingan belajar Bahasa Inggris  untuk anak-anak usia dini di Kelurahan Buliang RW 18 Batam Kepulauan Riau, Sasaran pengabdian adalah anak-anak usia dini di Kelurahan Buliang RW 18 Batam Kepulauan Riau. Persiapan dilakukan dengan melakukan survei pendahuluan untuk melihat kondisi di lapangan. Luaran pengabdian ini adalah : Menumbuhkan minat belajar Bahasa Inggris  anak-anak usia dini warga RW 18 kelurahan buliang kecamatan batu aji kota batam. Meningkatkan kemampuan anak-anak usia dini  dalam berBahasa Inggris .Menumbuhkan kesadaran anak usia dini  akan pentingnya Bahasa Inggris . Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa: ada perubahan kemampuan dari anak-anak usia dini dimana mereka yang awalnya tidak bisa berBahasa Inggris  karena kurang mendapatkan pengajaran belajar Bahasa Inggris  sebelumnya, menjadi bisa berBahasa Inggris  meskipun masih dalam tataran sederhana. Anak anak yang awalnya takut dan tidak suka terhadap pelajaran Bahasa Inggris  menjadi suka dengan Bahasa Inggris . Kesimpulan dari pengabdian ini adalah bahwa anak-anak perlu diberikan bimbingan Bahasa Inggris  sedini mungkin untuk pembiasaan dan menumbuhkan semangat belajar yang tinggi di kalanagn anak.

This study aimed to investigate the students’ perception of using video dubbing project in teaching speaking for fourth semester students UNRIKA in academic year 2018-2019. A set of questionnaires and open-ended interview were conducted to obtain the data. Data were categorized into three levels namely positive, neutral, and negative. The results revealed almost all students perceived positive perception towards the implementation of video dubbing project in teaching speaking. The result of interview was also in line with result obtained through questionnaires. Students admitted that they performed better speaking skill after the implementation of video dubbing. They also felt being engaged in learning activity and triggered them to be more active. They considered video dubbing was fun, challenging, and can be done anytime and anywhere.  In light of the findings, it can be considered as a favorable and effective teaching activity to enhance students’ speaking skill.

In this research, there are many problems in learning process in the class. The problems are lack of vocabulary, and method of teaching vocabulary used. This research has purpose to students’ vocabulary mastery by using whispering game at the SMP Kartini II Batam academic Year 2015/2016. This research is quantitative research. The researcher used total sampling. The experimental class was taught using whispering game, whereas the control class was taught using lecturing method. In this research, the researcher gave 20 of questions in multiple choices form. The result of analysis can be concluded that there was significant effect. It was showed   >  (3,01 > 2,01) so  was rejected and  was accepted. The result of analysis can be concluded that the use of whispering game at SMP Kartini II Batam in academic Year 2015/2016  gave significant effect in the students’ activity in learning process than the use of close procedure. Keyword : whispering game, vocabulary mastery

Learning English for Elementary Students is different with Junior High School or Senior High School Students. It is due to the characteristic and learning style of children differ from adolescents and adults. Therefore, learning should be well-designed and concern the students’ characteristics and ages. The program was carried out to help elementary students in RW 16 Kavling Seroja to overcome the problems they faced in learning English which is often faced with the rules and form of the language in their learning. Learning activity was conducted by using songs related to the subject matter and concern their age. Learning was conducted every Saturday and Sunday for two months. The use of song in English learning can be considered as best tool because in addition to motivating students in learning, fostering fun atmosphere in learning, this activity is also useful in developing students’ vocabulary, listening skills and pronunciation. Songs can be used in different in learning the four aspects of English including listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The results of the implementation of this program in RW 16 Kavling Seroja gained positive responses from the students. It is proven by the students’ enthusiasm during the learning activity, the improvement of students’ motivation in learning, as well as the improvement of students’ English skills in the aspect of pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, and listening.