https://mail.jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/Relation <p align="justify">Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education adalah akses terbuka, jurnal peer-review yang menerbitkan penelitian asli dan tinjauan sastra di bidang pendidikan dan ilmu bahasa Inggris yang diterbitkan oleh LPPM Universitas Nias Raya. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk mengakomodasi artikel hasil penelitian di bidang pendidikan bahasa Inggris serta mempromosikan pengembangan pengetahuan dan pemecahan masalah di lapangan dan untuk membuat karya ilmiah di bidang penelitian yang relevan dapat diakses oleh publik. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education memiliki E-ISSN&nbsp; 2828-5522 dan P-ISSN 2715-1638 yang dikeluarkan oleh LIPI. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education terdaftar di BRIN dan Juga GARUDA. Relation Journal: Research on English Language Education terbit dua kali setahun yakni bulan April dan Bulan Oktober.</p> Universitas Nias Raya en-US Research on English Language Education 2715-1638 <p align="Justify"><strong>You are free to:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong> Share </strong> — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.</li> <li class="show"><strong> Adapt </strong> — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.</li> <li class="show">The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.</li> </ul> <p align="Justify"><strong>Under the following terms:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="cc-by show"><strong> Attribution </strong> - You must give <a id="appropriate_credit_popup" class="helpLink" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1#"> appropriate credit </a> , provide a link to the license, and <a id="indicate_changes_popup" class="helpLink" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1#"> indicate if changes were made </a> . 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For example, other rights such as <a id="publicity_privacy_or_moral_rights_popup" class="helpLink" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1#"> publicity, privacy, or moral rights </a> may limit how you use the material.</li> </ul> https://mail.jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/Relation/article/view/4758 <p><em>This study seeks to investigate the readiness of English teachers and the obstacles they face in adopting Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in rural areas of Mandrehe Utara Sub-district, West Nias Regency, North Sumatra. Using a qualitative research design grounded in a phenomenological approach, data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews, non-participant classroom observations, and document analysis involving eight English teachers from five different schools. The results indicate that teachers’ readiness falls within low to moderate levels. While attitudinal readiness appears relatively favourable, both knowledge-based and practical readiness remain notably limited. The study further identifies four major challenges: inadequate technological infrastructure, limited digital literacy among teachers, a lack of sufficient institutional support, and pedagogical issues related to classroom management. Based on these findings, the study suggests the need to prioritise the improvement of digital infrastructure, provide context-sensitive professional development, and formulate school policies that clearly encourage the integration of mobile technology into English language instruction in remote rural contexts.</em></p> Opirman Waruwu Copyright (c) 2026 Opirman Waruwu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-04-25 2026-04-25 8 1 1 15 10.57094/relation.v8i1.4758 https://mail.jurnal.uniraya.ac.id/index.php/Relation/article/view/4776 <p>This study investigates the urgency of utilizing the Nias language in primary education in South Nias as a form of cultural heritage preservation. The research aims to examine how the integration of the Nias language into classroom instruction contributes to students’ understanding, cultural identity, and engagement in learning. A qualitative descriptive method was employed through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving teachers, students, and community members. The findings reveal that the use of the Nias language in learning activities enhances students’ comprehension of instructional content, especially in early grades, as it bridges the gap between school knowledge and students’ daily experiences. In addition, the integration of local language strengthens students’ cultural awareness and pride in their heritage. The study also shows that students become more active, confident, and motivated when learning is delivered using their mother tongue alongside Indonesian. However, challenges such as limited teaching materials and lack of structured policy support still exist. Despite these challenges, the findings emphasize that the Nias language plays a crucial role in both improving educational effectiveness and preserving cultural identity. Therefore, the utilization of the Nias language in primary education is highly urgent and should be systematically supported to ensure sustainable cultural heritage preservation in South Nias.</p> Darmawan Harefa Copyright (c) 2026 Darmawan Harefa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-04-28 2026-04-28 8 1 16 29 10.57094/relation.v8i1.4776