https://jurnal.umsrappang.ac.id/laogi <p><strong>La Ogi is English Language Journal. It&nbsp;</strong>is a peer-reviewed scientific open access journal, with &nbsp;p-ISSN 2460-4739 and e-ISSN 2745-9233. It has been published since 2017 by the Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang. <strong>&nbsp;La Ogi&nbsp;</strong>is issued semiannually: in <strong>January </strong>and<strong> July</strong>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> en-US sam.hermansyah82@gmail.com (Dr. Sam Hermansyah, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.) abdul.rahman@gmail.com (Abdul Rahman., S.Pd.) Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:52:23 +0000 OJS 3.1.1.4 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://jurnal.umsrappang.ac.id/laogi/article/view/2140 <p>This study explores the challenges faced by law students in Sidrap Regency when learning Legal English, with a specific focus on the roles of vocabulary acquisition and student motivation. Legal English, as a specialized form of language used in the legal profession, poses unique learning challenges, particularly in terms of its complex terminology and concepts. The research highlights how a limited vocabulary can hinder students' understanding and application of legal texts, while also examining the impact of motivation on the learning process. Through a mixed-methods approach, the study gathers data from both surveys and interviews with law students in Sidrap Regency, aiming to uncover the strategies employed to overcome these obstacles and the factors that influence their motivation. The findings suggest that while vocabulary expansion is crucial, fostering intrinsic motivation through relevant teaching methods and a supportive learning environment can significantly enhance students' engagement and proficiency in Legal English. This research contributes to the understanding of effective pedagogical approaches in teaching Legal English to law students in regional contexts</p> Sunandar Sunandar, Roni Roni, Baharuddin Andang ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://jurnal.umsrappang.ac.id/laogi/article/view/2140 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://jurnal.umsrappang.ac.id/laogi/article/view/2142 <p>This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using phonetic symbols in enhancing English pronunciation skills among second-semester students of the English Department at Institut Agama Islam Darul A’mal IAIDA Lampung. The research employed a quasi-experimental design, involving two groups: an experimental group that received treatment using phonetic symbols and a control group that was taught using conventional methods. Both groups were pre-tested and post-tested to measure their pronunciation abilities. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the pronunciation skills of the experimental group, as evidenced by the post-test results, compared to the control group. Additionally, students expressed a high level of interest in learning pronunciation through phonetic symbols, with the majority indicating strong engagement and appreciation for this method. The study concludes that phonetic symbols are an effective tool in improving English pronunciation and suggests that they be incorporated into pronunciation teaching methods to support students’ language learning experiences.</p> Jimmy Cromico ##submission.copyrightStatement## https://jurnal.umsrappang.ac.id/laogi/article/view/2142 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:55:27 +0000