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According to Brown (2004:3) a test is a method of measuring a person’s ability, knowledge, or performance in a given domain. There are three components in that definition, method, knowledge and performance.It means that a test is a tool to measure someone’s ability in performing a language. More over Savignon (1983:231) says that tests are commonly used to measure the outcome of instructional program. Tests may be used to guide the development of instructional programs. By doing a test the teacher might check the development of the programs that have been done to the students. 

The role of teacher in conducting the language learning activity is not only to transfer knowledge for the students, but also to motivate the studentsto involve themselvesin language interaction as the goal of teaching and learning process. The writer isinterested in discussing this topic because the role as a teacher especially children’s teacher is quite difficult job but attractive. The teachers are demanded to be capable of being friendly and warmly to the students, so they feel enjoyable in the learning process.

Experiential Learning (EL) has become one of a modern method implemented in ELT contexts. The use of this method has benefited both English teachers and learners in some contexts. EL method is implemented based on learners` experiences. The experiences can lead the learners to a practical knowledge that is needed for their future teaching experiences. To sum up, EL method covers all aspects of teaching and learning.

There are many differences among second language learners. In first language acquisition by children, individual differences (e.g. across genders or the language being learned) are largely overshadowed by striking similarities in terms of natural stages and ultimate attainment. However, in second language acquisition, individual differences have more of an impact on the second language learning process, and their role has thus received considerable attention in recent years.

Artikel ini ditulis untuk  mengetahui bagaimana masrakat sungai menyapa orang-orang yang memiliki hubungan pertalian darah dengan nya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif qualitative. Data penelitian ini adalah hasil observasi dan  wawancara dengan subject penelitian yang merupakan penduduk tetap Desa Sungai Liuk.

Studies on the integration of moral, cultural, and religious values in language learning have recently increased. This is characterized by the number of these research topics. Indonesia as the world's largest Muslim-majority country must play a role in integrating Islamic values into learning, especially in learning English as a foreign language. However, in practice, there are many problems especially not all experts agree if topics related to religion are discussed in language learning.