JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics and Literature)
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): JEELL Volume 12 Number 1 February 2025

STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF SONGS IN ENHANCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY

Mewi Dinda Arcila Waruwu (Universitas Nias)
Noniat Zega (Universitas Nias)
Priskila Destalenta Tafona'o (Universitas Nias)
Dodi Kardo Wijaya Waruwu (Universitas Nias)
Berkris Yopitama Lase (Universitas Nias)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 May 2025

Abstract

Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental aspect of English language learning, contributing significantly to students' communication skills. This study aims to explore students' perceptions of the role of songs in enhancing English vocabulary mastery. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 15 Likert-scale statements, distributed to eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Lolofitu Moi. The results indicate that most students perceive songs as an effective tool for improving vocabulary retention, motivation, and pronunciation. The engaging nature of songs makes learning more enjoyable, leading to increased interest and independent learning outside the classroom. However, some students reported that while songs help with memorization, they still struggle with applying new vocabulary in conversations. These findings suggest that songs can be a valuable supplementary learning resource, but should be combined with other interactive teaching methods for maximum effectiveness. This study provides insights for educators to design more engaging vocabulary learning strategies. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

files

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

JEELL (Journal of English Education, Linguistics, and Literature) is intended to accommodate the scientific results on English Language Education, Linguistics, and Literature studies. JEELL is published by LPPM Universitas PGRI Jombang, East Java, Indonesia. It is a fully open-access peer review ...