Welcome to the latest issue of Langua: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education. This edition features a rich array of research spanning various dimensions of language and literature. It opens with an exploration of code mixing and code switching in the YouTube video "Glitch in The Matrix" by Nessie Judge and Cinta Laura, offering insights into contemporary digital communication. The issue continues with a critical analysis of conflict in William Dean Howells' short story "Christmas Every Day," revealing the narrative mechanisms that drive the plot. We also present two studies on reading instruction: one examining students' perceptions of teachers' reading strategies, and another detailing effective strategies for teaching narrative texts to tenth graders. Additionally, the issue includes innovative research on using Instagram to improve speaking skills among senior high school students and the application of translation activities to develop English vocabulary through narrative texts. This diverse collection highlights cutting-edge research and practical approaches in the fields of linguistics, literature, and language education.

This issue includes a variety of articles dealing with various aspects of language education and literature. The compilation reflects a wide range of educational levels, from seventh grade consonant challenges at SMP PGRI Walantaka to secondary school vocabulary difficulties at Muhamadiyah Waipare Maumere. The issue also explores innovative teaching strategies, such as implementing the MURDER strategy to improve reading comprehension and using the front-loading strategy to improve students' vocabulary mastery. In addition to pedagogical approaches, the magazine presents a literary analysis that focuses on the moral values ​​and characteristics of the main character in Rawson Marshall's Skyscraper. Additionally, the issue explores the interpersonal dynamics in an educational environment, particularly the politeness strategies used by an English teacher in the unique context of the “Program Kelas Full Day Sains dan Bahasa” at MTs Mathalibul Huda. This collection of articles presents a wealth of research and insights aimed at improving our understanding of language learning, teaching methods, and the study of literary works.

This issue explores a diverse array of linguistic phenomena and insights. From language education and sociolinguistics to film linguistics and literary analysis, these articles contribute to the rich tapestry of linguistic knowledge. Delve into the dynamics of project-based learning in EFL classrooms, the influence of English loanwords in news articles, and the use of taboo language in comedy. Gain new perspectives on politeness strategies in film discourse and students' attitudes toward the English language. Uncover gendered language features in cinematic dialogue, analyze code-switching in digital communication, and apply psychoanalytic literary criticism to song lyrics. Discover the evolution of slang in contemporary language and the pragmatic aspects of swearing in film. Finally, explore practical insights for English pronunciation and accent reduction for Japanese speakers. This journal issue promises a comprehensive exploration of linguistics, offering valuable contributions to our understanding of language in diverse contexts.

The current issue of the journal features a collection of articles on diverse aspects of language learning and usage. The articles cover topics such as vocabulary mastery, English language varieties, grammatical cohesion in essay writing, and speaking skills. The authors present different pedagogical approaches and strategies for improving language learning and usage, including the use of the "Think Pair Share" strategy for speaking skills and the VOA for enhancing listening skills. Additionally, the issue includes sociolinguistic studies, such as an analysis of code-switching in Twitter, and literary criticism articles that explore feminist and sociological perspectives on contemporary song lyrics, such as "The Man" by Taylor Swift and "This is Me" by Keala Seattle. Moreover, the issue features a study on language disorders among students with mild mental retardation and a sociolinguistic study on the Gebe language in Central Halmahera. The articles provide valuable insights for researchers, academics, and language instructors seeking to deepen their knowledge and improve their teaching methods in language learning and usage.

This issue deals with the use of language in its different facets, both written and spoken form. One of the language uses is in the composition of literary work like novels and plays. In this issue, the readers are presented with analysis on the language used in a play and several novels, under different topics. The readers are also served with discussions related to the use of language in the spoken form ranged from speaking anxiety to communicative skill development.

The direct method is a way of teaching language to students that has long been used and researched by many scholars. However, for at least the last five to ten years, recent studies on direct methods have been very difficult to find. Therefore, in this issue, we present a recent study on the effectiveness of the direct method in teaching English, particularly to improve the speaking skills of university students in the Indonesian context. In this issue, we also present a study of students' habit of citing, especially in writing scientific papers, as well as common errors in citing that are often found in scholarly works of undergraduate students. Turning to linguistics, we also present a study on the effect of gender differences in communication, especially in taking turns to speak. Meanwhile, in the field of literature, an analysis of a novel is also available in this issue. We hope that this publication can broaden our horizons in terms of linguistics, literature, and language education.

Language is one element of human life that is constantly evolving, following the development of human communication needs in various aspects. Developments that occur in language and communication needs require language learners to develop their linguistic competence and performance. In this case, a language teacher must be able to provide language learning that develops and is able to develop students' language skills. The use of textbooks and the selection of appropriate learning methods can certainly help both teachers and students to achieve the expected developments. The introduction of linguistic concepts that may still be foreign to students is also important to make them aware that language is a broad and deep field to be studied. This issue contains studies on the use of textbooks in learning to speak, speech acts in literary works, the use of cooperative learning methods, and Phytonymic Phraseology and Linguocultural Features of Paremiological Units. The articles published in this publication are expected to provide a new perspective and refresh our linguistic knowledge.

In this issue, Langua presents five articles that discuss several themes including the comparison of English learning methods, grammar-translation methods, the use of poetry in English language learning, communicative language learning, and a proposal for implementing systematic peer feedback. In this volume, the template of the article experienced minor changes and all galleys are stored in Google Drive. Researchers and writers are encouraged to submit their unpublished article through Langua OJS system or by sending it through email listed in the Contact section.

In this volume, we publish five articles that discuss linguistic issues which include expressions relating to language politeness. We present an article that discusses politeness in virtual communication because all the time researchers have only focused on politeness in the context of oral communication. Then, in this volume (and number), we also present two articles that highlight expressions in Malay-Indonesian and also the linguistic phenomenon that is currently trending, namely the Alay language. The other two articles discuss language learning methods, namely methods similar to collaborative methods (referred to by them as Bari Culture) and mind mapping methods in language learning. We hope that readers with an interest in linguistic issues send their unpublished articles, either through this OJS system or via email listed in the Contact section.

This is the first issue of Volume 3. In this issue, Langua presents four research-based articles and one literature review. Overall, the articles discussed teaching practices in language classrooms. The discussion of the articles covers the teaching methods, learning interest and its relationship to the students' learning achievement, and the use of coursebooks in the classrooms.

In this volume, Langua Journal presents research reports concerning psycholinguistics issues (Gender and Semantic Interpretation) and three experimental studies in English Language Teaching (ELT), and one literature review. The first article discusses the communication strategies used by the English Teachers in a junior high school especially in the classroom. The second article discusses to what extent the Think Pair Share (TPS) - a technique in Cooperative Learning Method - improves the students' speaking skill. The third article discusses the effectiveness of using short stories to improve students' vocabulary mastery. This volume has been postponed due to technical issues.

In this volume, Langua presented the result of studies concerning various issues in English Language Teaching especially in the speaking classroom. The first topic to be presented in this volume and number is the students' difficulties in speaking classroom. The second topic is about the use of Homophone Game to improve the students' pronunciation as still relevant to the speaking ability. One of the researcher also put information about the use of debate technique to enhance the students' speaking ability where the British Parliamentary Debate Style is used. The other researcher also presented his study about the use of metacognitive strategy to improve the students' speaking ability. In addition, the implementation of curriculum 2013 is also discussed briefly by two researchers and the last research report is related to the enhancement of the students' writing motivation by using blog. The articles in this issue are expected to add information related to English Language Teaching.

In this first issue of Langua: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education, this journal publishes research reports accomplished by the students of English Department of STKIP Kie Raha Ternate except one article is written by two lecturers in the same department. The articles in this issue are concerning the theory and practices of English Language Teaching in Ternate (North Maluku, Indonesia) and around. Some learning models effectiveness are reviewed here including Problem-Based Learning, Directed Reading and Thinking Activity, and Talking Stick. Translation errors made by the students in translating presidential speech are also investigated. There is also an article investigated the correlation between grammar knowledge and logic. In the English Education field, the implementation of Curriculum 2013 is also reviewed. And the last one is the comparative study on the impact of English Teacher Certification towards students' grammar understanding. This issue is published with expectation that the articles contribute useful information regarding the theory and practices of English Language Teaching and English Education.