<![CDATA[Bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa internasional perlu diperkenalkan sejak usia dini untuk mendukung perkembangan kemampuan komunikasi dan kognitif anak. Namun, pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di sekolah dasar non-Inggris masih menghadapi berbagai kendala, seperti keterbatasan kurikulum, kompetensi guru, serta media pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan penerapan pembelajaran interaktif bertema hewan serta mengevaluasi efektivitasnya dalam meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata dasar Bahasa Inggris pada siswa kelas I–III di SDN 33 Parit Panjang. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan dokumentasi kegiatan pembelajaran. Proses pembelajaran diawali dengan asesmen pengetahuan awal siswa, dilanjutkan dengan pemanfaatan video pembelajaran, penguatan kosakata melalui lagu bertema hewan, serta permainan tebak-tebakan interaktif. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk melihat perubahan motivasi, partisipasi, dan kemampuan kosakata siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran interaktif tematik mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar, partisipasi aktif, serta kemampuan siswa dalam menghafal dan menggunakan kosakata Bahasa Inggris. Pendekatan kreatif berbasis media sederhana terbukti efektif mengatasi keterbatasan fasilitas pembelajaran di sekolah dasar non-Inggris.
English as an international language needs to be introduced from an early age to support children’s communication and cognitive development. However, English learning in non-English elementary schools still faces various challenges, including limited curriculum support, teacher competence, and learning media. This study aims to describe the implementation of interactive animal-themed English learning and to evaluate its effectiveness in improving basic English vocabulary mastery among grade 1–3 students at SDN 33 Parit Panjang. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through classroom observations and learning documentation. The learning activities began with an assessment of students’ prior knowledge, followed by the use of instructional videos, vocabulary reinforcement through animal-themed songs, and interactive guessing games. Data were analyzed descriptively to identify changes in students’ motivation, participation, and vocabulary skills. The findings indicate that interactive thematic learning significantly enhances students’ learning motivation, active participation, and ability to memorize and apply English vocabulary. Creative approaches utilizing simple learning media proved effective in overcoming limited facilities. This study confirms that interactive animal-themed English learning is effective for non-English elementary schools, particularly at the lower grade level.]]>
