Using English-Lyric Songs to Expand Children's Vocabulary

Abstract

Children find it difficult to remember vocabulary when learning. This objective research uses a song to improve Palm Kids' first-grade language vocabulary abilities. Action research in a classroom was used as the research method in this study. Four stages of research should be done; planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The data collection tool consists of observation checklist forms, scoring table format, and test checklist forms. The survey found that students nowadays are more knowledgeable about and interested in speaking English about the parts of flowers. In the first cycle, students were still adapting to the learning method, did not want to sing loudly, were still shy about using English, and needed to be more confident. This second cycle emphasizes how effectively the pupils responded to and comprehended the words from the first song. In the third cycle, students were able to sing the song enthusiastically, saying the flower vocabulary correctly. In the fourth cycle, there was a visible improvement in the indicators. The study's findings showed that student language competence is rapidly increasing, significantly impacting their communication skills. Using songs lyric in English vocabulary learning helps young pupils remember word and sentence more easily.