Enhancing the Smkn 8 Malang’s Tenth Graders’ Vocabulary Mastery through Listening to English Songs

ABSTRAK Based on an observation done by the researcher, it was found that students of X METRO D had some problems in understanding new vocabulary items taught by the teacher. One of their problems was that they get bored easily because the class atmosphere did not make them enjoy. As a result, thestudents did not enjoy their teaching and learning activity. In this study, the researcher used CAR (Classroom Action Research) which has four phases. They are: planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The subjects of this research were students of X METRO D SMK 8 Malang at the even semester of 2014/2015 academic year. There were 31 students in the class. This research used five kinds of instruments; those were interview guide, observation checklists, field notes, vocabulary test, and questionnaires.There were some steps in implementing this technique. The steps were introducing the English song to the students, discussing the English songs with the students, and giving exercises to the students. After this technique was implemented, it was found that the students liked to use this technique. It was due to the fact that this technique could make the students enjoy the activities. Based on the research findings, the researcher found that the students’ vocabulary mastery was improved and met the criteria. From the result of vocabulary test in pre-test, there were 32. 25% (11 out of 31) students who achieved more than or equal to 75. Then, in the post-test, there were 96. 77% (30 out of 31) students who achieved more than or equal to 75, and it was considered successful. Also, from the observation checklist and questionnaire, it was proved that English songs could enhance students’ vocabulary mastery and it could make the students enjoy the teaching and learning activity. In conclusion, the researcher believed that the use of English song could be a good technique to enhance the students’ vocabulary mastery. Then, the teacher suggested to use English songs to bring a good atmosphere and make the students enjoy the teaching and learning activity