Expanding the Students’ Vocabulary by Using Language Games (A Research Conducted at Vacation High School Almamater Telaga Gorontalo Regency)
Abstract: The aim of this
research is to investigate whether the games techniques can improve the
students‟ vocabulary in the English learning. This research was conducted the
second class of SMK Almamater Telaga by taking 30 students as a sample. The
method used is quasi experimental one with research design one group of
pre-test and posttest design. The data were collected from a test, notably
vocabulary multiplechoice test consists of 35 items. Each item has been
analyzed by using item analysis in order to take its validity and reliability.
The results indicate that the students‟ vocabulary can be expanded by using theGames
technique. It is proved by the result of statistical analysis in which the
criteria used to verify thehypothesis of this research was received Ho if t
count< t test. In this cases, t count = -2.36 and t list = 2.00.By looking
the result of the data analysis, it can be concluded that the students‟
vocabulary increase after treatment. It means that the vocabulary teaching by
using games promise better result. Based on the results of the study, it is
recommended that language games be implemented in teaching English, especially
in other English language components and English language skills.
Author: HANSWATY NOHO
Journal Code: jppendidikangg160257
