e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2021)

DESCRIBING TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Ine Magfira M Keo (Universitas Tadulako)
Sriati Usman (Universitas Tadulako)
Mawardin M Said (Universitas Tadulako)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2021

Abstract

This is a qualitative research. Its aims are to find out teachers’ strategies in teaching English vocabulary and to identify the obstacles faced by teacher in implementing the strategies. The research method applied by researcher is qualitative. The data were taken from interview with English teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Ampana and analyzed by using descriptive analysis. The result of the research revealed some strategies applied by teacher to teach English vocabulary includes: 1) Comprehending Vocabulary through Reading and Translating Text; 2) Memorizing Vocabulary; 3) Dictionary Use. The teacher uses those strategy in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery. Based on the interview, the teacher faced some problems in teaching vocabulary. The problem derived from students, such as lack of motivation, the students sometimes feel lazy, bored and some of students become crowded in learning. They also quickly amd easily forget the vocabulary that has been learnt before because they do not practice it at home.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elts

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Language Teaching Society is an electronic open-access journal that aims to publish the latest research results in the area of English education from academicians, professionals, and other practitioners at all levels of English education. The journal coverage includes the following: current trends ...