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EXPLORING THE USE OF SPOTIFY ON ENHANCING EFL STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY Putri Hidayah, Amelia; Wintolo Apoko, Tri
ELLTER Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): ELLTER JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. Hamka (UHAMKA Press)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22236/ellter.v6i2.21299

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Vocabulary acquisition is essential for EFL students to develop their language skills. However, traditional vocabulary learning methods often fail to engage students effectively. This study investigates the use of Spotify as a tool to enhance EFL students’ vocabulary mastery in a vocational high school context. A mixed-method approach was used, combining questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with two classes of students from hospitality department. The study explores how students use Spotify, particularly song lyrics, to learn vocabulary, their perceptions of its effectiveness, and the challenges they face. Findings show that students find Spotify engaging and helpful in learning new words, especially through repeated listening and contextual understanding. However, challenges include slang use and difficulty in understanding some lyrics. The study concludes that Spotify can serve as a valuable supplementary tool for vocabulary learning and offers practical insights for integrating music-based learning in EFL classrooms.
PELATIHAN PENINGKATAN KESADARAN BERBAHASA INGGRIS BAGI ANAK-ANAK DI KEPULAUAN PARI JAKARTA Wintolo Apoko, Tri; Fatayan, Arum; Tirta Wening Firdausya, Berlin
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 7, No 6 (2024): MARTABE : JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v7i6.1939-1943

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Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh tim dilaksanakan di SDN Satu Atap Pulau Pari. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam peningkatan kesadaran berbahasa Inggris bagi anak-anak di Pulau Pari. Hal tersebut dapat dilakukan agar anak-anak di Pulau Pari dapat mempersiapkan dirinya untuk masa depan dimana dilihat dari kondisi Pulau Pari yang menjadi destinasi wisata di Jakarta. Kegiatan pengabdian ini menggunakan metode observasi partisipatif pada Sekolah Dasar. Data diperoleh dari wawancara, pengamatan dan observasi sehingga pendampingan belajar Bahasa Inggris ini mendapat presentase 40% puas dan 60% sangat puas dari anak-anak di sekolah tersebut. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat menunjukkan bahwa pendampingan belajar Bahasa Inggris sangat diminati dan disenangi oleh anak-anak di Pulau Pari.