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Journal : Jurnal Celtic

Implementing translation techniques to develop students' vocabulary mastery: Evidence from an Indonesian vocational school Rahmayani, Nur’ Afiva; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Nirwana, Nirwana; Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin
Celtic : A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/celtic.v13i1.43048

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This study explores the implementation of translation techniques to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery in an Indonesian vocational school context. The research was conducted with eleventh-grade students at one of the state vocational schools in Palu, Indonesia focusing on three-word classes: nouns, verbs, and adjectives as essential components of English proficiency. Employing a quasi-experimental design, two groups were involved: an experimental class taught using translation-based strategies and a control class following the standard curriculum. Vocabulary mastery was measured through a researchers-developed test consisting of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank items. Instruction in the experimental group integrated literal and transposition translation techniques, combined with contextual reading and guided practice. The findings revealed that students exposed to translation techniques demonstrated significant improvement in vocabulary comprehension, retention, and contextual usage compared to the control group. The study concludes that translation serves as a practical and pedagogical tool for vocational education, bridging learners’ native and target languages while fostering confidence and engagement. Implications highlight the importance of integrating translation into English instruction for vocational students, as it supports both academic achievement and workplace readiness. These results provide valuable insights for teachers, curriculum developers, and future researchers seeking innovative strategies to strengthen vocabulary instruction in applied educational settings.
Co-Authors A. Harbelubun, Y. Claudia Dhian A.A. Ketut Agung Cahyawan W Abd Kamaruddin Abdul Kamaruddin Agussatriana Alka, Nur Faiza Harsono Aminah Suriaman Aminuddin Hassan Amri, Hasrawati Andini, Syahbana Anggreani, Dwi Putri Toba Anggreni, Afrillia Anggun Pratiwi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anjar Kusuma Dewi Arid, Muhammad Artanti, Ni Luh Rani Auliya, Asti Fitra Ayu, Hijrinia Kusumaning Azahra, Fadlia Azizah, Wafiq Badrun Larandang Basiradanuwijaya, Trisnawaty Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Desrin Lebagi Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dinah Aprilia Dinah Aprilia Dinarti Dwi Putri, Dwi Enteding, Faradila Ernitasari Muliyadi Ernitasari Mulyadi Fajria, Fajria Febryanti, Feby Fikriani Aminun Omolu Gifarizki, Gifarizki Hassan, Aminuddin Heri Retnawati Hidayat, Muizzul I Gusti Ayu Niken Launingtia Isna Humaera, Isna Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Kamaruddin, Abd Khoiriyah Khoiriyah Konder Manurung Lestari, Afriliani Maf'ulah Maf'ulah, Maf'ulah Maf’ulah, Maf’ulah Maghfira, Maghfira MAGHFIRAH Maghfirah Maghfirah Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mayasari, Nanny Mochtar Marhum Muhaidil Muhaidil, Muhaidil Mukrim Mukrim, Mukrim Mulyadi, Ernitasari Nadrun, Nadrun nanang nanang Nanang Nanang Nandita, Dinda Naniwarsih, Andi Nanny Mayasari Niken Launingtia, I Gusti Ayu Nirwana, Nirwana Novitriani Novitriani Novitriani, Novitriani Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro Nuraini, Putri Patmasari, Andi Peago, Lisnar Hartati Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahma, Adinda Mawadda Rahman, Auliyah Rahmayani, Nur’ Afiva Rizkina, Zidna rofiqoh rofiqoh Rosita, Mila Ruminar, Hafida Rusdi, Magfirah Sahril Sahril Silfia Silfia, Silfia Siska Bochari Siti Salina Mustakim Siti Salina Mustakim Sitti Hadijah Sitti Hadijah, Sitti Sri Sutanti Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Suwarsih Madya Syeril, Putri Triwahyu, Triwahyu Wahyudin , Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Y. Claudia Dhian A. Harbelubun Yanda, Fikri Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Zarkiani Hasyim