ANGLOPHONE: Journal of English Linguistics, Literature & Education Studies

Code Mixing of User Reviews in E-Commerce Shopee Platform: A Sociolinguistics Study

Siti Hasanah Hasanah — 2026-07-13

This study investigates the patterns and sociolinguistic functions of Indonesian–English code-mixing in user reviews on the Shopee e-commerce platform. Drawing on Muysken’s (2000) typology of code-mixing, the study examines how Indonesian consumers integrate English lexical items into digital marketplace communication. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research analyzed 34 code-mixed reviews selected from a larger corpus of customer reviews collected from three women’s fashion products in My Bamus Official Shop, a Shopee Mall store. The findings identified three types of code-mixing: insertion (15 instances), alternation (10 instances), and congruent lexicalization (9 instances). Insertion emerged as the most dominant type, functioning primarily as lexical enrichment and evaluative emphasis. Alternation was commonly used to express stance, future intention, and interpersonal engagement, while congruent lexicalization reflected deeper bilingual integration through the blending of Indonesian and English linguistic structures. The findings suggest that code-mixing in online consumer reviews serves not only communicative purposes but also contributes to identity construction and participation in contemporary digital consumer culture. This study contributes to the growing field of digital sociolinguistics by highlighting how bilingual language practices shape user-generated discourse in e-commerce environments.

Keywords: code-mixing; sociolinguistics; user reviews; e-commerce communication

Love Languages in Cigarettes After Sex’s Song "Touch" (2019)

Qurrota A'yunin — 2026-07-13

This study explores the indications of love languages in Cigarettes After Sex’s song Touch (2019) through qualitative lyrical analysis. Drawing on Chapman’s concept of the five love languages of words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, acts of service, and receiving gifts, this research explores how emotional intimacy is conveyed through poetic language and imagery. The analysis reveals that physical touch and quality time emerge as the most dominant love languages, reflected in recurring references to closeness, sensual contact, and shared moments. The lyrics emphasize tenderness, longing, and vulnerability, suggesting love as an immersive emotional experience rather than a verbal or material exchange. Subtle expressions of words of affirmation also appear through affirming tones and emotional reassurance embedded in the song’s minimalist style. By interpreting the song’s lyrical elements, this study highlights how alternative pop music can communicate complex emotional bonds and romantic expressions. In conclusion, the findings contribute to literary and musical studies by demonstrating how love language theory can be applied to contemporary song lyrics to deepen understanding of emotional representation in music.

Keywords: cigarettes after sex; love language; touch

Perceptions of EFL Students Regarding the Use of Machine Translation Tools in Learning English

Surtinawati Surtinawati — 2026-07-13

The present study seeks to explore how English as a foreign language (EFL) learner perceive the use of machine translation (MT) for translating words or texts into English. The research type is qualitative descriptive, and the respondents are 13 students who use this technology. Data were collected from machine-supported translation quality assessment and student questionnaires implemented in translation courses. The findings of the research revealed that EFL learners at the university should reconsider and reorganize translation for better results based on their understanding. Machine translation tools are yet another alternative for meaning-making in a foreign language. This MT can also be utilized as a dictionary. Automatic translation is helpful and makes it very easy, as it gives the general meaning of the words. However, students also acknowledge that although machine translation facilitates and expedites their translation tasks, the output is not always accurate in terms of contextual appropriateness and grammatical precision. Overall, despite certain limitations, machine translation remains a highly beneficial tool in language learning and continues to serve as an effective resource for enhancing vocabulary acquisition and supporting comprehension in second language learning contexts.

Keywords: EFL; Machine Translation; Translation Accuracy; Vocabulary learning; student perception

An Analysis of Deixis in "Enola Holmes 2" Movie Script

Tyas Alhim Mubarok — 2026-07-13

This study aims to identify the types of deixis used in the Enola Holmes 2 movie script and determine the dominant type of deixis. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze deictic expressions found in the characters’ dialogues. The data source was the Enola Holmes 2 movie script, while the data consisted of utterances containing deictic expressions. The analysis was based on Levinson’s theory of deixis, which includes person deixis, place deixis, temporal deixis, discourse deixis, and social deixis. Data were collected through documentation techniques, classified according to their types, and analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed a total of 1,114 deictic expressions in the movie script. Person deixis was the most dominant type with 834 occurrences (74.87%), followed by discourse deixis with 161 occurrences (14.45%), place deixis with 84 occurrences (7.54%), social deixis with 24 occurrences (2.15%), and temporal deixis with 11 occurrences (0.99%). The predominance of person deixis indicates that interpersonal interaction and character relationships play a central role in constructing meaning and advancing the storyline. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that different types of deixis contribute to establishing contextual references, maintaining discourse coherence, and supporting audience comprehension of the narrative. In conclusion, all five types of deixis were found in the Enola Holmes 2 movie script, confirming the importance of deixis as a context-dependent pragmatic feature in cinematic discourse. This study contributes to pragmatic research by providing empirical evidence of deixis use in a contemporary detective movie and may serve as a reference for future studies on pragmatics.

Keywords: Deixis; Pragmatics; Movie Script; Enola Holmes 2; Discourse Analysis

Semantic Analysis of Slang in the Lyrics of “Rizzler” By Jelly House: A Case of Alpha Gene Language

Resita Indah Saputri — 2026-07-13

This study investigates the semantic construction of Generation Alpha slang in the lyrics of “Rizzler” by Jelly House, a song that reflects the growing influence of digital culture, meme-based communication, and online social interaction on contemporary youth language. Despite the increasing prominence of Generation Alpha slang in digital spaces, studies examining its semantic characteristics in popular music remain limited. Therefore, this research aims to identify the lexical and contextual meanings of slang in the song and to determine the dominant meaning type that shapes their interpretation. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, study adopts Lyons’ semantic theory as its analytical framework. The data consist of ten Generation Alpha slang terms extracted from song lyrics and analyzed through three coding stages: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The findings reveal that contextual meaning is substantially more dominant than lexical meaning, with eight slang terms interpreted primarily through situational, cultural, and linguistic contexts and only two retaining predominantly lexical meanings. The analysis further demonstrates that meanings of terms such as gyatt, rizz, sigma, and skibidi toilet are largely constructed through meme culture, digital intertextuality, and shared online experiences rather than through conventional dictionary definitions. These findings suggest Generation Alpha slang functions not merely as linguistic innovation but also as mechanism for identity construction, humor, social positioning, and community building within digital environments. The study concludes that semantic interpretation of Generation Alpha slang is highly contextual, dynamic, and culturally embedded, highlighting crucial role of digital culture in shaping contemporary patterns of youth communication.

Keywords: contextual meaning; generation alpha slang; lexical meaning; semantic analysis