THE IMPACT OF HUMAN INTELLIGENCE ON THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFICIENCY OF INDONESIAN ADULTS

Yenny Martasari, Agustinus Ngadiman

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This article reveals the impact of human intelligence on the English-speaking proficiency of Indonesian adults. The subjects of this study were Indonesian adults aged 18-40 years old as many as 41 subjects. The data of this study were Intelligence Quotient scores obtained through a logic test, Emotional Quotient and Spiritual Quotient scores obtained through a questionnaire, while English proficiency scores obtained through Focus Group Discussion. The results of this research led to the finding that Spiritual Quotient impacts English-speaking proficiency in comparison to Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient.


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Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), Spiritual Quotient (SQ), Speaking Proficiency, Indonesian Adults.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33508/mgs.v49i2.3495