INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH WORDWALL GAMES FOR GRADE 8 SMP NEGERI 2 SEMARANG

Abstract

In conducting the learning process, teachers can choose and use several learning media in accordance with the characteristics of students and subject matter. Mastery of a large vocabulary can make it easier for students to learn English. The use of supporting media can help learners understand more new vocabulary. An educator must be able to adjust the learning material to the learners' vocabulary ability. This study aims to: (1) utilize Wordwall media that is suitable for the application of English learning (2) determine the success of using Wordwall learning media in an effort to increase vocabulary understanding in English subjects. This research is motivated by the low understanding and ability of students' vocabulary in English subjects. The data collection methods in this study were pre-test, treatment to the control group, pre-test to the experimental group, treatment to the experimental group by using Word Wall method and flash card and listing the scores of pre-test and post-test. The technique of data analysis this research used a statistical analysis of normality, homogeneity and t-test. Mastery of English for students today has become a very important and necessary thing. However, based on existing developments, students who still lack understanding of vocabulary in English. To increase English vocabulary, Wordwall is one of the web applications that is suitable for learners. Wordwall is a fun learning application for students, how to use it is fairly easy. In addition, the Wordwall application can be easily accessed by learners for free, and its use can be shared via a link. Wordwall media is expected to help students in understanding students' vocabulary without having to always depend on the use of dictionaries. The implication of the research is that English teachers are expected to use Wordwall learning media because it can improve vocabulary mastery in English learning.