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SIMPLE INPUT TO NON NATIVE SPEAKER IN
EFFORTLESS ENGLISH CLUB BY A.J. HOGE

THESIS

Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the completion of Strata 1
Program of English Language specialized in Linguistics

by:
Dedi Sujatmo
C11.2008.00978

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
DIAN NUSWANTORO UNIVERSITY
SEMARANG
2012

PAGE OF APPROVAL

This thesis has been approved by Board of Examiners, Strata 1 Study Program of

English Language, Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro
University on September 7, 2012.

Board of Examiners
Chairperson

First Examiner

Sunardi, S.S, M.Pd.

Achmad Basari, S.S, M.Pd.

Second Examiner

Third Examiner, as first Advisor

Setyo Prasiyanto Cahyono, S.S., M.Pd.

Dra. Sri Mulatsih, M.Pd.


Approved by:
Dean of
Faculty of Languages and Letters

Achmad Basari, S.S, M.Pd.

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STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY

I hereby certify that this thesis is definetely my own work. I am
completely responsible for the content of this thesis. Opinion or findings of other
included in this thesis is quoted or cited to ethical standard.

Semarang, september 2012

Dedi Sujatmo

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MOTTO

Whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out and will provide for him
from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is
sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already
set for everything a [decreed] extent. (At-Talaq; verses 2-3)
Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life
itself would come to be different. Life would undergo a change of appearance
because we ourselves had undergo a change attitude. (Katherine Mansfield)

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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated with love to:
 My God (Allah) who are accompany me every time.
 My mom who has been giving me endless love and support.
 My dad who gave me endless struggle and support.
 My dearest family who always support me.
 My lovely who always understands me.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

At this happiest moment, I wish a prayer to the Almighty Allah S.W.T
who has blessed me during the writing of this thesis and thank you for loving me
unconditionally. Your love is the greatest.
I would like, furthermore, to express my sincere thanks to:
1.

Mr. Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd., Dean of Faculty of Humanities of Dian
Nuswantoro University, who gave permission to me to conduct this study;

2.

Mr. Sunardi, S.S., M.Pd., Head of English Department of Strata 1
Program, Faculty of Humanities, Dian Nuswantoro University, who gave
me permission to conduct this study;


3.

Mrs. Dra. Sri Mulatsih, M.Pd., my first adviser, not only for inspiring me
to choose the good topic and ideas but also for her continuous and
valuable suggestion, guidance, advice, and encouragement in completing
this thesis;

4.

Ms. Nina Setyaningsih, S.S, M.Hum., my second adviser, not only for
inspiring me to write the good sentences and ideas but also for her
continuous and valuable suggestion, guidance, advice, and encouragement
in completing this thesis;

5.

Mrs. R. Asmarani, S.S., M.Hum., thesis coordinator of English
Department of Strata 1 Program of Humanities of Dian Nuswantoro
University, who gave me permission to conduct this thesis;


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6.

All lecturers at the English Department of Faculty of Humanities of Dian
Nuswantoro University, who have taught, motivated, and given guidance
to me during the writing of this thesis;

7.

My beloved parents, all of old brothers, and young sister who have
supported me to complete this thesis.

8.

Librarians of Self Acces Central of faculty of humanities of Dian
Nuswantoro University for their permission for me to use some valuable
references in writing this thesis;

9.


Ir. H. Nurimawan, M.Si, headmaster of “BALDATUNNUR” Islamic
Boarding School, who support me to finish this thesis;

10.

My friends at English Department of Faculty of Humanities of Dian
Nuswantoro University, who have supported me to complete this paper;

11.

My kind-hearted friends in Gombel Lama (Semarang) „Arquinto wildan,
Wibi, Vandame, Rado, Fakhri, Dimas, Amy, Burhanuddin, Lutfi Nur Fitri,
Sulatri, Annisa Rahmawati, who have supported and helped me to finish
my education;

12.

The last but not the least, all people who have helped me.
Finally, I do realize that due to my limited ability, this paper must have


shortcoming. For this, I welcome any suggestions and criticisms.

Semarang, 7 September 2012

Dedi Sujatmo

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE OF TITLE………………………………………………………………

i

PAGE OF APPROVAL………………………………………………………..

ii

STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY....................................................................


iii

MOTTO………………………………………………………………………..

iv

DEDICATION………………………………………………………………....

v

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………….. vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………... viii
LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………………….

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LIST OF APPENDICES………………………………………………………

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ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………... xiii
CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………

1

1.1 Background of the Study……………………………….

1

1.2 Statement of the Problem………………………………

5

1.3 Scope of the Study……………………………………..


6

1.4 Objective of the Study…………………………………

6

1.5 Significance of the Study………………………………

6

1.6 Thesis Organization……………………………………

7

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE…………………...

9

2.1 Second Language Acquisition ……......................…….

9

2.2 Input and Interaction ………………………….............

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2.2.1. Three Views on Input in Language
Acquisition......................................................... 12
2.2.2. The Role of the Input.......................................... 14
2.2.3. Input and Intake.................................................. 15
2.2.4. Input and Interaction in Classroom Settings......

16

2.2.5. Input and Interaction in Natural Setting.............. 17
2.3

Foreigner Talk …............................................................. 17

2.4

Simple Input in Foreigner talk......................................... 19

2.5

Teacher Talk.................................................................... 24
2.5.1. The Functions of Teacher Talk.............................. 25
2.5.2. Formal Modifications of Teacher Talk.................

26

2.5.3. Interactional Features of Teacher Talk.................

29

2.6 Effortless English Teaching System................................

32

2.7 A.J. Hoge and Effortless English Club............................

34

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD…………………………………….

36

3.1 Research Design………………………………………

36

3.2 Unit of Analysis……………………………………….

37

3.3 Source of Data…………………………………………

37

3.4 Techniques of Data Collection…………………...……

38

3.5 Techniques of Data Analysis……………………..…...

38

CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS………………………………………….

41

4.1

Finding....................................................……………… 41

4.2

Discussion....................................................................... 43
4.2.1. High frequency vocabulary.................................. 43

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4.2.1.1. The word “Again”................................... 45
4.2.1.2. The word “Learn”................................... 45
4.2.1.3. The word “Repeat”................................. 47
4.2.1.4. The word “Lesson”................................. 47
4.2.1.5. The word “Go”........................................ 48
4.2.2. Fewer contractions............................................... 49
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4.2.3. Use of nouns rather than pronouns...................... 51
4.2.4. Shorter sentences with simple grammar............. 53
4.2.5. Use of tag question.............................................. 56
4.2.6. Repetition............................................................ 57
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION………………………. 60
5.1 Conclusion……………………………………………… 60
5.2 Suggestion……………………………………………… 61
BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………....……. 62
APPENDICES………………………………………………………………….. 65

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1

Input Modification in Foreigner Talk........................................ 20

Table 2.2

Interaction modification in foreigner talk .................………....

21

Table 3.1

Table to classify the features of the simple inputs…………….

40

Table 4.1

The Result of The features of Simple Inputs …………….…...

42

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1.

Transcript of A,J Hoge‟s Speech in Effortless
English Club at www.EffortlessEnglishClub.com ..................... 65

Appendix 2.

List of Frequency Vocabulary of A.J Hoge‟s speech in
Effortles English Club at www.EffortlessEnglishClub.com……73

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ABSTRACT

This final project is entitled “Simple Input to Non Native Speaker in
Effortless English Club by A.J. Hoge”. The aims of this thesis are to analyze
features of simple inputs and their reason of producing them in Effortless English
Club by A.J Hoge.
The design to compose this research is qualitative descriptive that is
intended to describe simple input in native speaker‟s speech. The procedure of
research will produce descriptive data in the form of written words or oral words
about the object that is observed. The data were native speaker speech in
Effortless English Club which were taken by downloading in video and audio
form. Then, the data were analyzed using some steps, they are identifying every
word in the utterances which are included in simple input, classifying features of
the simple input, interpreting the data, and drawing conclusion.
The result of the analysis shows that there are five features of simple
inputs used by A.J Hoge, they are 179 (22,5%) high frequency vocabulary, 61
(7,7%) Fewer contraction, 397 (49,9%), use of nouns rather than pronouns, 138
(17,3%) shorter sentences with simple grammar and 21 times (2,6%) repetition.
Mostly, he used nouns rather than pronouns in giving simple input to learners
because the teacher talk should be explicitly focused on understanding, using
more pronouns might make the learner think more rather than when he/she listen
the nouns in order to get meaning and some purposes. Beside that he also used
more yes/no question rather than use question tag. A.J Hoge‟s speech focuses on
himself and the data in the monologue form.
A.J Hoge used features of simple inputs in order to make the words go
deep into learners‟ brain, relax and focus understanding. The most important thing
is speed. The learners are expected to answer quickly and respond to speech
which is made by him.

Keyword : Simple Input, Teacher Talk (TT), Second Language Acquisition (SLA)

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