Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 7, No 1 (2018)

Using Karuta Game in Teaching Vocabulary to young Learners

Indah Fachriyani (State university of Padang)
An Fauzia Rozani Syafe'i (English Department Faculty of Languages and Arts State University of Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Feb 2018

Abstract

This article explains the implementation of Karuta game in helping Elementary School students’ grade 5 and 6 in mastering vocabulary. Vocabulary is the important basic part to be mastered by students who learn English in order to facilitate them to communicate in English. However, there are some problems faced by the teacher while teaching vocabulary to young learner. Teacher should be creative in choosing media or technique in teaching vocabulary to young learners. Using game in classroom activity is best solution for young learners due to one of their characteristics who tend to like learning by playing. Karuta Game can help teacher to teach vocabulary in fun way. This game is expected to motivate and stimulate the students to engage in learning process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Language Teaching is a journal published by English Language Teaching Study Program of FBS Universitas Negeri Padang. This journal is published three times a year (March, June, and September). The main purpose of this journal is to advance and foster English Language Teaching or ...