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Game-Based Instruction: The Impact of Taboo on Students’ Vocabulary Development Siska Rahma Oktaviani; Afrillia Anggreni; Andi Patmasari; Rofiqoh Rofiqoh
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.819

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English vocabulary serves as an essential basis for enhancing students’ communicative competence. However, numerous EFL learners still struggle to master this component, and there is a limited amount of research exploring the use of the Taboo Game as a vocabulary enhancement tool in junior high school settings. Therefore, this research seeks to investigate how the Taboo Game can enhance the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri Model Terpadu Madani. This research employed a quasi-experimental approach, involving two classes: VII Lamalonda, the experimental group, and VII Erwin Sumampau, the control group, which were selected through purposive sampling. The study utilised pre-tests and post-tests as instruments to assess students’ vocabulary performance. The findings showed that the experimental group’s post-test mean score (88) exceeded that of the control group (61). The analysis using SPSS 27 showed that the significance value (Asymp. Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000 was below the 0.05 threshold, indicating that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. These findings suggest that the Taboo Game is an effective tool for enhancing students’ vocabulary mastery in English language instruction. This highlights that the implementation of the Taboo Game can foster active participation, motivation, and retention of vocabulary.
Increasing Vocabulary of Grade XI Students Through Crossword Puzzle at SMAN 1 Ampibabo Inggit Winarsi; Mawardin Said; Maf’ullah Maf’ullah; Afrillia Anggreni
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v4i4.821

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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the crossword puzzle in increasing the vocabulary of Grade XI students at SMAN 1 Ampibabo. The research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design, involving two classes: one experimental class taught using crossword puzzles and one control class taught without using crossword puzzles. The research instrument consisted of a pre-test and post-test vocabulary assessments, each comprising 30 multiple-choice questions that focused on concrete nouns and action verbs. The data were analysed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and the Mann-Whitney U test. The results showed that the experimental class achieved a significant increase in vocabulary acquisition compared to the control class. The use of the crossword puzzles effectively increased students’ comprehension, spelling, and contextual use of new words. This research concludes that crossword puzzles can be an engaging and interactive medium for enriching students’ vocabulary learning in senior high school.
The Effectiveness of Song-Based Instruction in Enhancing EFL Students’ Vocabulary Mastery: Vocabulary Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta; Konder Manurung; Afrillia Anggreni; Sriati Usman
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.864

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component of language learning, and innovative instructional strategies are needed to improve students’ vocabulary outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Song media on the vocabulary development of tenth-grade students at SMA Negeri 5 Palu in the 2025/2026 academic year. The research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design using a pre-test and post-test control group. Two classes were selected by random sampling and assigned to the experimental and control groups. Students’ vocabulary achievement data were collected through vocabulary tests and analyzed statistically using SPSS, with the Mann-Whitney U Test applied to examine differences between groups. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference in vocabulary learning outcomes between the two groups. This was indicated by an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of < 0.001, which was lower than the 0.05 significance level. In addition, the experimental group achieved a higher mean rank (36.96) than the control group (20.04), showing better post-test performance after the treatment. These findings imply that integrating songs into vocabulary instruction is significantly more effective than conventional teaching methods for improving students’ vocabulary learning outcomes.
From Playing To Retention: Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Through Flashcard-Based Instruction Faradilla Labanu; Erniwati Erniwati; Afrillia Anggreni; Zarkiani Hasyim
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.897

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Adequate vocabulary mastery is a fundamental requirement for successful English language learning, as emphasized in the Merdeka Curriculum. However, many junior high school students still exhibit low vocabulary proficiency due to the use of monotonous and teacher-centered conventional teaching methods. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effectiveness of flashcard-based instruction in enhancing the vocabulary mastery of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Palu. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental group of 32 students and a control group of 32 students, selected via simple random sampling. The experimental group received vocabulary instruction using flashcards, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests focusing on students’ mastery of nouns and verbs. The results revealed a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery among students taught with flashcards compared to those taught through conventional instruction. The mean post-test score of the experimental group was 85, which was higher than the control group’s mean score of 68. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 27 showed a significance value (Asymp. Sig. 2-tailed) of 0.000, which was lower than the 0.05 significance level. These findings indicate that flashcard-based instruction has a positive and significant effect on students’ vocabulary mastery. In conclusion, the study suggests that flashcards are an effective instructional medium for improving students’ vocabulary learning, increasing motivation, and supporting retention, particularly within the Merdeka Curriculum’s emphasis on contextual and everyday-life learning. Therefore, English teachers are encouraged to integrate flashcards into vocabulary instruction to create more engaging and effective learning environments.
Digital Game-Based Learning Wordwall to Improve Vocabulary Mastery of Grade Eight Students at SMPN 2 Labobo Nurhayati Ahdani; Mochtar Marhum; Zarkiani Hasyim; Afrillia Anggreni
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1170

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Rural EFL students at SMPN 2 Labobo face difficulties in mastering English vocabulary because the learning process is often boring and relies on traditional, teacher-centred methods. resulting in frequent word retention problems, inaccurate usage, and low motivation in learning English. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate the effect of game-based learning using Wordwall on improving English vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMPN 2 Labobo. The research employed a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, involving 19 students. The intervention consisted of six meetings using interactive Wordwall activities, including matching pairs, quizzes, word searches, sentence building, and categorisation, focusing on nouns, verbs, and adjectives in context. Vocabulary mastery was assessed via written tests evaluating grammatical accuracy, appropriate vocabulary use, and sentence clarity. Data from the pre-test and post-test were analysed using a paired-samples t-test. The results showed a significant improvement, with pre-test mean scores rising from 36.63 to 72.16 post-test, a gain of 35.53 points, and a paired t-test confirming statistical significance, t = -10.809, p = 0.000. These findings highlight that Wordwall's strategy is effective in enhancing engagement and retention in a rural school context, offering pedagogical implications for integrating digital tools in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction.
Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery through Word Association Strategy Mohammad Iqbal; Hasna; Sukmawati Sadilia; Afrillia Anggreni
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5472

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This study examined the effectiveness of the Word Association Strategy in improving the vocabulary mastery of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 4 Palu. Vocabulary learning in the classroom was dominated by conventional techniques that provided limited opportunities for students to develop meaningful word understanding and usage. To address this issue, the study employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups. The population consisted of all eighth-grade students in the 2025/2026 academic year, from which two classes (VIII Cempedak and VIII Manggis) were selected through cluster random sampling. Class VIII Cempedak as the experimental group (n = 32) was taught using the Word Association Strategy, while Class VIII Manggis as the control group (n = 30) was taught using conventional methods. The study focused on students’ vocabulary mastery of word meaning and usage, particularly common nouns, action verbs, and descriptive adjectives. Data were collected through vocabulary tests and analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent samples t-test at the 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean score increased from 53.46 in the pre-test to 81.85 in the post-test, while the control group improved from 55.04 to 69.29. The t-test result revealed that the t-count (5.50) was higher than the t-table value (1.671), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. These findings demonstrate that the Word Association Strategy effectively enhances students’ vocabulary mastery by facilitating meaningful word connections. Practically, English teachers can incorporate structured word association activities into regular vocabulary instruction to promote deeper word retention and more active student engagement in junior high school classrooms.
The Relationship Between Tiktok Exposure and English Vocabulary Acquisition Among English Education Students at Tadulako University Gusti Ayu Kadek Velli Amanda; Konder Manurung; Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring; Afrillia Anggreni
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.11135

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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between TikTok exposure and English vocabulary acquisition among English Education students at Tadulako University. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 60 students selected through purposive sampling using an online questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. The findings showed a mean score of 43.4 for TikTok exposure and 36.9 for vocabulary acquisition. Spearman’s Rank Correlation revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.494 with a significance value of less than 0.001, indicating a positive and statistically significant relationship between TikTok exposure and English vocabulary acquisition. These findings suggest that students with higher TikTok exposure tend to have higher levels of English vocabulary acquisition.
Students’ Perceptions of Using English Learning Applications to Enhance Vocabulary Mastery Nuranantya Mersa Ukkas; Aminah Suriaman; Moh. Abraham Akbar Eisenring; Afrillia Anggreni
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 3 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i3.2631

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Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has provided university students with flexible opportunities to improve vocabulary mastery through English learning applications. This study investigated English Education students’ perceptions of using such applications for vocabulary learning at Tadulako University. A qualitative descriptive design was employed involving 69 students who completed a Likert-scale questionnaire and five participants who took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students generally perceived English learning applications positively because they helped them learn new words, improve pronunciation, increase confidence, and support autonomous learning. Features such as gamification, repetition, quizzes, and audio pronunciation enhanced motivation and engagement. However, students also reported several limitations, including insufficient contextual explanations, repetitive activities, unstable internet connections, and premium-feature restrictions. Overall, English learning applications were perceived as effective supplementary tools for vocabulary development rather than complete replacements for classroom instruction and authentic communication practice. The study highlights the potential of MALL applications to support independent vocabulary learning while emphasizing the continued importance of teacher guidance and interactive language use.
Co-Authors Abdul Kamaruddin Achmad, Putri Fatimah Agussatriana Ahmar, Ansari Saleh Aini, Putri Nur Alvionita, Widya Aminah Suriaman Ananda Mumtahana Anjar Kusuma Dewi Arpiani, Made Rani Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Azzajjad, Muhammad Fath Budi Budi Budi Darmawan Darmawan Des Puput Tologugu Devi, Govinda Kurnia Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dwi Putri, Dwi Eisenring, Moh. Abraham Akbar Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Eviyanti Eviyanti Fadhilah Zamzam Fadjar Faradilla Labanu Farawansa Moh.S.Mahid, Indah Fifi Dwi Pra Aditya Gufrana Gusti Ayu Kadek Velli Amanda Hasan Basri Hasna Hasna Hasna Hastini, Hastini Inggit Winarsi Ismi, Nurul Jamiluddin Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Jihan Selasih S Kamaruddin , Abdul Kamarudin, Abdul Konder Manurung Kusuma Dewi, Anjar Landu, Miftahurrahma Lutfi, Muh. Faris M. Said, Mawardin Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ulah Maf’ullah Maf’ullah Maghfira, Maghfira Mahmudah, Listiana Eka Dewi Makbul, Makbul Maryam Maryam Maryam Mashuri Mashuri Mawar, Putri Bulan Mawardin Muhammad Said Mawardin Said Mawardin, Ilmuislami Miftahul Jannah Mochtar Marhum Moh. Ismail Mohammad Iqbal Muhammad Arid Muhammad Arid Muhammad Ismail Mukrim Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulya Sari, Ika Mutmainna Nadrun, Nadrun Nandita, Dinda Ningsih, Novi Sulistya Ningsih, Rahayu Wulan Nirwijayanti Nirwijayanti Ntulo, Gita Gifara Nur Asdila Nur Sehang Thamrin Nuranantya Mersa Ukkas Nurhayati Ahdani Nurul Mawaddah U Makuta Parasulu, Zikrullah Patmasari, Andi Pritalia Dorasa Purnama Ningsih Rachman, Januar Rahm, Aulia Rahmita Rahmita Ramli Rita, Ferry Rizkoh, Fusthaatul Rofiqoh rofiqoh rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rofiqoh Rosmah, Mardiati Sahmawati Selviana H, Selviana H Siska Bochari Siska Rahma Oktaviani Sri Masriyani Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Sukmawati Sadilia Sukmawati Sadilia Sumiati Sumiati Sumiati Supuinda, Arum Yudyah A Suryani, Maylina Dwi Syahrul Munir Tjiangrayudi B Alfaron Tri Ananda Trisnawati Katuwu, Chenia Widyaningrum, Thalita Putri Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Yuntika, Arudia Risti Zarkiani Hasyim