Journal of English Teaching and Learning
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Journal of English Teaching and Learning

OPTIMIZATION OF ENGLISH VOCABULARY ACQUISITION THROUGH AN AI-BASED E-BOOK IN EDUCATIONAL AND TOURISM CONTEXTS FOR HOSPITALITY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Indah Handayani (Universitas 17 Agustus Banyuwangi)
Dian Arief Pradana, S.Pd., M.Pd (Unknown)
St. Shabibatul Rohmah, S,S., M.Pd (Unknown)
Rizki Nurfida Pambayun (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

This research explores the optimization of English vocabulary acquisition for Hospitality Vocational High School students through an AI-based e-book, specifically "English Vocabulary Booster: Education and Tourism Context." The study addresses the pedagogical gap between passive vocabulary comprehension and active oral production within the framework of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Employing the 4-D Research and Development (R&D) model consisting of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. This study focuses on evaluating the validity of the e-book through expert and user assessments to ensure its feasibility and alignment with user requirements. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews, and questionnaires, with reliability ensured via source triangulation. The findings demonstrate that the e-book is categorized as "Very Feasible" based on rigorous validation from subject matter experts, media specialists, and user trials. Results indicate that the integration of multimedia elements, interactive features, and AI-driven phonetic support significantly enhances student motivation and autonomous learning. Specifically, the e-book facilitates a transition from general academic proficiency to the specialized communicative competence required for hospitality protocols, such as the 'sequence of service.' The study concludes that shifting from conventional, teacher-centered media to adaptive digital platforms fosters contextual clarity and professional fluency. Despite its small scale, this research establishes a strategic foundation for integrating AI-driven pedagogy into vocational curricula to bridge the theory-practice gap.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Englishteaching

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

JETLING is an academic journal published by Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Banyuwangi. It publishes original research articles, review articles, and case studies. It aims to to disseminate scholarly information on research and development in a Foreign Language Teaching and Learning context. JETLING ...