VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Vol 1 No 2 (2023): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies

USING ENGLISH SONG TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY

Sitti Nurjannah (Universitas Islam Makassar)
Muthmainnah Mursidin (Universitas Islam Makassar)
Nurul Azizah (Universitas Islam Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2023

Abstract

This research was carried out at SMPN 25 Makassar, in order to perform quantitative research, this research utilized a control class and an experimental class. Additionally, a vocabulary exam and one questionnaire were utilized. The sample for this study consists of seventy students, the seventh grade pre-test at SMPN 25 Makassar, the results demonstrated that there was an increase in the vocabulary of the students. The mean pre-test score in the experimental class was 57.8 and the mean score in the control class was 73.1. On the other hand, the average post-test score for the test in the control class was 73.1, and the experimental class had 58.8 and the mean score in the control class was 69.3. After receiving treatment, there was a substantial difference between the scores obtained on the pre-test and the post-test. The researchers are able to draw the conclusion that students have a strong interest in the English song learning technique because the results of the questionnaire data showed the effectiveness in improving their English vocabulary through the use of English song.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

verba

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science

Description

VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies is a journal published by the English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar. This journal aims to publish and disseminate the results of research and studies on English. The published ...