STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION IN LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH HANGAROO GAME

Vocabulary learning for second and foreign language students is essential and needs attention during English language learning. That is because vocabulary is needed to master other English skills and communicate effectively in and outside the classroom. However, many elementary school students still lack vocabulary because they do not fit the teaching method. This study investigates the student perceptions of implementing the Hangaroo game in learning English vocabulary. The participant in this study is five students from elementary school in Thailand. This study used interviews and observation to gather information and explanations regarding the student perceptions of learning English vocabulary through the Hangaroo game. To analyze the research data uses thematic analysis for classification and summary purposes. The results showed that most students express their positive perception of vocabulary learning using the Hangaroo game. Accordingly, this research recommends that English teachers use the Hangaroo game to teach English vocabulary to students in the classroom