Indonesian Journal Education
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal Education (IJE)

Teachers’ strategies in teaching English vocabulary through games in elementary school

Siregar, Tiarnita Maria Sarjani (Unknown)
Simanjuntak, Awan Catharina Letare (Unknown)
Situmorang, Cindy F S (Unknown)
Saragih, Eunike Katherin Octaviani (Unknown)
Tarigan, Putri Sabatini Br (Unknown)
Siregar, Yananda Knia Defakto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine teachers' strategies in teaching English vocabulary through games in elementary schools. Vocabulary is an important foundation in language learning, and the use of games is considered capable of making the learning process more interesting and meaningful for students. This study employs a literature review method to analyze various findings related to the application of games in vocabulary learning. The results of the study show that teachers use various games such as flashcards, word-matching games, bingo, guessing games, and role play, which are systematically integrated into the learning process. The use of games helps students understand the meaning of words, improve memory, and use vocabulary in simple communication. In addition, games also increase students' motivation, participation, and confidence. Overall, game-based vocabulary learning is effective in elementary schools if it is well designed and properly managed by teachers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJE

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Indonesian Journal Education (IJE) adalah jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar, Medan, Indonesia merupakan jurnal akses terbuka yang dapat digunakan sebagai media interaksi bagi seluruh cendikiawan di berbagai bidang pendidikan, dan penelitian. Pokok bahasannya meliputi studi ...