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Improving English Speaking Skills Using Creative Crafting Media Kania Paswa Clearesta; Musiman, Musiman; Sih Pratiwi, Dyah
Journal of English Education and Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of English Education and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal

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This study investigates the use of creative handicraft media to improve the English speaking skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Surya Dharma 2 Bandar Lampung. The research was conducted in response to students’ difficulties in speaking English, particularly related to low confidence, limited vocabulary, and fear of making mistakes. Handicraft activities were incorporated into speaking lessons to provide students with meaningful learning experiences and to encourage active participation. The results show that the use of creative handicraft media positively influences students’ speaking performance and classroom involvement. This study demonstrates that creative handicraft media can be an effective learning alternative in junior high school English classes, as it helps create a more engaging learning atmosphere and supports students in developing confidence when speaking English.
The Effect of Digital Flashcard Media on Vocabulary Improvement of Elementary School Students Musiman, Musiman; Fitriana, Meida
EXPOSE (Journal of English Education and for Specific Purpose) Vol 3, No 2 (2025): EXPOSE (Journal of English Education and for Specific Purpose)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung

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Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component of language learning that supports students’ abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. However, many elementary school students still experience difficulties in understanding and using vocabulary effectively due to limited instructional media and teacher-centered learning approaches. This study aims to investigate the effect of digital flashcard media on vocabulary mastery among elementary school students at SD Negeri 2 Sukoharjo, Pringsewu, Lampung. The study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design. The participants consisted of 30 fourth-grade students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a vocabulary test comprising 20 objective items administered before and after the implementation of digital flashcard-based instruction. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis in the form of a paired sample t-test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery after the use of digital flashcards. The mean score increased from 60.13 in the pretest to 82.47 in the posttest. Indicator-based analysis revealed improvements in word meaning recognition, word–image matching, vocabulary usage in sentences, and vocabulary recall. The paired sample t-test indicated a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores at the 0.05 significance level (p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of digital flashcard media. The findings suggest that digital flashcards are an effective instructional medium for enhancing vocabulary learning at the elementary school level. Visualized vocabulary presentation and repeated exposure through digital flashcards support students’ comprehension and retention. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of digital learning media in elementary language instruction and offers practical implications for teachers seeking innovative strategies to improve vocabulary mastery.