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Hernina Dewi Lestari
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Visualizing Vocabulary and Communicative Competence: The Use of Picture Word Media among Seventh-Grade Students Agustina Susanti Ina; Hernina Dewi Lestari; Yahmun Yahmun
Explorations in English Learning Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61277/exel.v2i1.284

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Although vocabulary is a fundamental component of English language learning, many EFL students still experience limited vocabulary mastery and low communicative competence, particularly in classroom contexts where instruction remains teacher-centered and lacks visual support. This gap highlights the need for effective instructional media that can enhance both vocabulary acquisition and communicative ability simultaneously. This study aimed to improve students’ vocabulary mastery and communicative competence through the use of picture word media among seventh-grade students at SMP Swasta Bukambero in the 2024–2025 academic year. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The participants were 32 seventh-grade students. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and vocabulary tests (pre-test and post-test). The findings showed a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery: the pre-test mean score was 43 (13% passing), Cycle I increased to 70 (56% passing), and Cycle II reached 83 (90% passing). Classroom observations and interviews also indicated improved communicative competence, as students became more active, confident, and engaged in classroom interaction. They demonstrated better understanding of vocabulary, increased participation in discussions, and improved ability to express ideas. The learning process also shifted toward a more student-centered environment. Therefore, picture word media is effective in improving vocabulary mastery and supporting communicative competence in EFL learning.
From Silence to Confidence: Improving Students’ Speaking through Word Card Media Maya Rizki Amalyasari; Orny Karnuara Mburu; Hernina Dewi Lestari
Explorations in English Learning Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61277/exel.v1i2.261

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Speaking is one of the most essential yet challenging skills for language learners, especially when limited vocabulary and low confidence restrict their ability to communicate effectively. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aimed to enhance students’ English-speaking skills through the use of word card media. The study involved 15 seventh-grade students of class VII A and followed four stages: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data were collected through tests, observations, interviews, and questionnaires using both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Before the intervention, students showed low confidence, poor vocabulary mastery, and minimal participation. After implementing word card media, students became more active and confident in speaking activities. The mean speaking score increased from 71 to 80, surpassing the Minimum Mastery Criteria. Observations and questionnaire results (overall mean = 3.44) indicated higher motivation, engagement, and positive perceptions of the learning process. The findings demonstrate that word card media effectively improve vocabulary mastery, pronunciation, fluency, and confidence, while transforming the classroom into a more student-centered and interactive environment. This study also introduces a new concept of multimodal, vocabulary-driven speaking instruction, in which word cards act as interactive cognitive tools that bridge vocabulary learning and communicative use. Future research is recommended to explore digital or gamified word card applications to enhance personalized and engaging speaking practice in various educational contexts.
Technology-Assisted Speaking Practice: The Role of the Cake App in Improving Students’ Speaking Skills Klemensia Lende; Hernina Dewi Lestari
Explorations in English Learning Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61277/exel.v1i2.265

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This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aimed to improve the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Wewewa Selatan through the use of the Cake application as a digital learning medium. The research was carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, involving 33 students of Class VII B in the 2024/2025 academic year. Data were collected through speaking tests, classroom observations, interviews, and documentation. The success indicators were set at 75% improvement in classroom participation and 85% of students achieving the Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM) of 75. The findings showed substantial improvement in students’ speaking abilities after using the Cake application. The pre-test average score was 56.51%, categorized as “low.” In Cycle I, the post-test average increased to 60.24%, although only 21.21% of students met the mastery criterion. In Cycle II, the post-test average rose significantly to 75.15%, with 75.15% of students successfully achieving mastery. Observation results revealed notable gains in classroom participation, engagement, and pronunciation, increasing from an average score of 2.18 in Cycle I to 4.55 and 4.70 in Cycle II. Interview results supported these findings, showing that students became more confident, motivated, and interested in participating in speaking activities when learning with the Cake application. Overall, the research concludes that the integration of the Cake application effectively enhances students’ pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary mastery, confidence, and participation, demonstrating that digital media can significantly strengthen English speaking skills in junior high school learners
Co-Authors Agustina Susanti Ina Christina Martha Leftew Erfina Febrianti Wulandari Galuh Setyomaharani Jasuli Klemensia Lende Maya Rizki Amalyasari Orny Karnuara Mburu Sri Fatmaning Hartatik Yahmun Yahmun