Increasing Students’ English Vocabulary by Applying Games and Songs at the Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 8 Komodo

Oct 1, 2026

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This research investigates whether applying games and songs can increase students’ English vocabulary at the seventh grade of SMPN 8 Komodo. Games are presented as a way to make classroom routines enjoyable and engaging, while songs support memorization of vocabulary. Students’ responses indicate strong interest in learning vocabulary through these methods, supported by vocabulary test results.

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Increasing Students’ English Vocabulary by Applying Games and Songs at the Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 8 Komodo Aloysia Moto SMPN 8 KOMODO Labuan Bajo, email: [aloysiamoto@gmail.com](aloysiamoto@gmail.com) Junus Ludji Djonga DINAS PKO SABU RAIJUA, [email:](email: djongaadriancassano@gmail.com)[ ](email: djongaadriancassano@gmail.com)[djongaadriancassano@gmail.com](email: djongaadriancassano@gmail.com) Armi Reinnati SMA YASMOR Oenoni, email: [armireinnati33@gmail.com](armireinnati33@gmail.com) Sulistyaningsih STKIP PGRI Sidoarjo, email: [sulistyaningsih3112@gmail.com](sulistyaningsih3112@gmail.com) Abstract This research aimed to know whether by applying games and songs can increase students’ vocabulary. It was conducted at seventh grade of SMPN 8 Komodo. Games are a way to relax class routines for fun, games also can make students enthusiastic about playing, sometimes challenging. Songs be trusted to help students in memorizing vocabulary. Memorizing song can be used to increase students’ vocabulary. The students’ responses showed that they were interested in learning vocabulary through using games and songs. It can be seen from the students’ score on vocabulary test which increased from three vocabulary tests given in the Cycle I and Cycle II. In the students’achievement Cycle I was 57,5 and Cycle II was 77,5. It can be concluded that games and songs have a significant impact on increasing students’vocabulary number. Keywords:Games, English songs, vocabulary. INTRODUCTION The total number of words that make up a language is referred to as its vocabulary. Using this definition, we can determine the number of known words, as well as the rules for putting them together to form a language. This means that knowing the meaning of words as well as how they are used in context is part of developing one's vocabulary. The use of vocabulary is one aspect of language that must be taken into consideration. In order to learn and understand a language, it is necessary to go through this process. Vocabulary can be defined as the knowledge of words and their meanings in general terms. For the purposes of this article, we refer to vocabulary as the types of words that students must be familiar with in order to read texts that are becoming increasingly demanding to comprehend (Nurdiansyah, Asyid & Parmawati, 2019) . "Vocabulary" refers to a collection of words that we all know and that we hear on a regular basis when conversing with another person. Thus, the vocabulary serves as both a means of archiving words and a tool for communication in the language classroom. Generally speaking, the more vocabulary that is familiar or frequently heard in the brain, the more quickly the brain will recall it. When learning a foreign language, such as English, one of the most important things to concentrate on is the vocabulary that is used in the language. In addition to grammar, vocabulary plays an important role in the process of learning a foreign language. It will be extremely difficult for someone who wishes to communicate to navigate the translation process because he or she does not have sufficient vocabulary storage. It is the same outcome that we will have if we try to listen to what other people have to say about themselves. If we haven't heard a single word that he or she has ever said before, it will be difficult to understand. If one does not have a large vocabulary in English, it is impossible to communicate effectively in that language (Bridge & Burton, 1982) . According to research, learning a foreign language's vocabulary is extremely important. This is especially true when learning the English language, which has a large and diverse range of vocabulary. Both students and teachers find it challenging, and it takes many different approaches from both parties in order for the teacher to effectively communicate and the students to accept the new information and procedures. In general, teachers employ tradition

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What is the purpose of this research?

The research aims to determine whether applying games and songs can increase students’ English vocabulary.

How were games and songs used to support vocabulary learning?

Games were used to make classroom routines fun and challenging, while songs were used to help students memorize vocabulary.

What evidence shows vocabulary improvement?

Vocabulary test scores increased across three tests, with Cycle I at 57.5 and Cycle II at 77.5.

Oct 1, 2026

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