This action research is intended on improving the students’ English vocabulary mastery. The previous research showed vocabulary mastery of the students in SMPN IV Nawangan is low. After identifying the problem and its derivation, considering characteristics of students as well as several theoretical review, storytelling...

ABSTRACT Nofra Ilwana. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR) TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY (AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY AT THE SEVENTH GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 3 AJIBARANG) IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2009/2010. A Thesis. Surakarta. Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University. October. 2010. The aims of...

The objective of the research is to examine whether or not the use of picture series can improve the students’ ability in writing recount text. Besides, theresearch is also designed to study how the picture series can be implemented effectively and how is the students’ response when it is implemented. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 3...

This thesis is intended to verify (1) whether there is a positive and significant correlation between habit in singing and listening to English songs and speaking skill; (2) whether there is a positive and significant correlation between vocabulary mastery and speaking skill; and (3) whether there is a positive and significant correlation between...

Mas Sulis Setiyono. X2206045. ENHANCING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY USING COMPUTER ASSISTED GAMES (A Classroom Action Research at The Fourth Grade of SD Negeri Kalimacan in Academic Year 2009/2010). A Thesis, Surakarta: Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University, 2010. This research aims at: (1) describing whether or not...

ABSTRACT The 4th grade students of SD Kenokorejo 04 Sukoharjo in the academic year of 2009/2010 had problems in mastering vocabulary. It could be seen from several indicators: the first, their achievement of vocabulary was low. The second, it was difficult for them to pronounce, to spell and to understand the meaning. The problems were caused by...

ABSTRACT It is essential to learn vocabulary in order to support the mastery of English skills. In fact, many of English learners of elementary level are often faced with the problem of vocabulary mastery. The most common factors that become the obstacles are the limited number of words mastered and the difficulty to memorize the meaning of...

Abstrak This thesis is written to identify the improvement of students’ speaking skill by using task-based material. The objectives of the research are to describe whether or not task- based material can improve students’ speaking skill especially in mastering transactional and interpersonal dialogues and to find out to what extent...