THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE ENGLISH SONGS AS MEDIA TO TEAC STUDENT'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY (A Case Study of the Second Grade of SMK Muhammadiyah Kajen in Academic Year 2022/2023)

Abstract

Vocabulary is a crucial aspect of language acquisition, as it enables individuals to communicate effectively and understand the meaning of written and spoken language. Nowadays many students are still lacking in vocabulary mastery, therefore we need a learning method that can improve the students' vocabulary mastery. The aims of this study were: 1) to find out how the implementation of online English songs as teaching media to teach student’s English vocabulary for second grade at SMK Muhammadiyah Kajen. 2) to know advantages and disadvantages of online English songs as teaching media to teach student’s English vocabulary for second grade at SMK Muhammadiyah Kajen. This research used case study and included descriptive qualitative research which was gotten from the result of observation, teachers’ interview and questionnaire as the research instrument. The population in this research was the second grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah Kajen. The writer took XI TKJ 1 in academic year 2022/2023 which consist of 36 students as the sample. The result of this study indicate that the implementation of online English songs as media is more appropriate in today's era, which makes use of quickly evolving technology, in contrast to the traditional strategies in a way that is lagging behind. Also gets a good response from students, so that learning becomes more active and effective. 

Key Words: online English songs, teaching media, vocabulary mastery