Integrated English Learning through Word Chain Games in the Department of Tourism - Manado State Polytechnic

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This study investigates an integrated English learning approach using Word Chain Games for students at the Manado State Polytechnic. The purpose is to support balanced mastery across English components and the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, moving from word creation to sentence construction, paragraph building, dialogue practice, and comprehension. The descriptive qualitative method uses interviews, systematic observations, documentation, and oral and written test results. Results show the experimental group outperformed the control group, indicating higher motivation and assignment focus, with score gains of 410 versus 175.

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International Journal Of Arts Humanities And Social Sciences Studies Volume 7 Issue 12 ǁ December 2022 ISSN: 2582-1601 [www.ijahss.com](www.ijahss.com) | Integrated English Learning through Word Chain Games in the Department Of Tourism Manado State Polytechnic
Augustinus Lumettu1 *, Jemmy R Pangemanan2 , Silvana A.R. Wewengkang3 ,
Mita Erdiaty Takaendengan4 ,Harty Koagouw5 Tourism Department and Accounting Department, Manado State Polytechnic | | --- | | ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to equip students with a balanced mastery of English, not just focused on one particular skill such as: speaking without knowing how to write it properly (writing) and how to know the meaning of the spoken word (listening) and so on. By using the Word Chain Game, students are taught to master english skills and knowledge as a whole and balanced, because from a word they can make a sentence, from a sentence to a paragraph (Writing skills) , and from the word / sentence is formed a dialogue (Speaking skills), then selected from the previous words or sentences dictated to be written (Listening skills) and from paragraphs formed previously selected to be read by students (Reading skills)which include pronunciation (voiced reading and reading comprehension through questions and answers in group or class discussions. This learning is very much needed today considering that there are many opportunities to study, intern, or work abroad that can actually be followed by students of the Manado State Polytechnic, but are often hindered by English language disabilities. Whereas to be able to take part in various opportunities available abroad, applicants are required to pass English tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, GRE and GMAT which consist of 3 components (Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation) and 4 skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing). The research method used is a descriptive quality method and the research instruments used are interview guides, systematic observations and documentation as well as test results carried out both orally and in writing. Data collection is carried out purposively. Data analysis using interview techniques,observation and literature studies. The results showed that the Experimental group was more successful than the Control Group. If you calculate the increase achieved by the experimental group which at the beginning only reached 985 points but at the end of the lesson reached 2395 points, so there is a difference in value of 410 points, while the Control group which initially reached 980 points at the end of the lesson only reached 1155 points or an increase of only 175 point from the initial value, this proves that by using the Word Cain Game students are more motivated and more focused in doing assignments and various exams related to the material that has been taught. Keywords: Language Learning, Integrated, Word Chain Game. | | I. INTRODUCTION
An expression that states that language is a " miracle " . is not an exaggeration. Because although its form is not as real as a temple, a skyscraper, or a super-advanced computer, or a space shuttle, language really exists and is real with various forms. A word or sentence is a form of language. A letter or research report is a form of language. Lectures, presentations, discussions, debates, interviews are also forms of language. Speech, praise and even the overflow of anger in the form of cursing are forms of language. Language is really real. In its presence, language has become a means of communication between people (Lado, 2021) . In this era of globalization, several languages such as English, Mandarin, Japanese, Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Arabic have become international communication tools that unite nations and increase understanding in various fields (Sartono, language [body. kemdikbud.go.id](body. kemdikbud.go.id) >). From these languages, English is the main International language. Almost every country uses English when communicati

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What is the main goal of the Word Chain Game in this study?

To equip students with balanced English mastery across components and the four skills, rather than focusing only on speaking, writing, listening, or reading.

How does the Word Chain Game support integrated English skills?

Students develop from words to sentences and paragraphs, then extend to dialogue, reading activities, and comprehension through group discussions and questions/answers.

What research approach and instruments are used?

A descriptive quality method using interview guides, systematic observations, documentation, and both oral and written test results, with purposive data collection and analysis.

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