EFL Students' Perceptions Toward Vocabulary Learning by Listening to English Songs on Spotify
Keywords:
Vocabulary learning, Spotify, Listening to English Songs.
Abstract
This research aimed to discover the differences in attitudes, personal feelings, and perceptions of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students from secondary and tertiary levels toward vocabulary learning by listening to English songs on Spotify. The researcher conducted the study using a descriptive quantitative research design and distributed a questionnaire to 97 EFL students via Google Forms to collect data. Those EFL students were 45.4% tertiary students (44 people) and 54.6% secondary students (53 people) from various schools and colleges who were listening to an English song on Spotify and taking English classes. According to the research, EFL students largely agreed and expressed positive attitudes, personal feelings, and perspectives toward vocabulary learning by listening to English songs on Spotify. They also believed that doing so helped them learn vocabulary because of the Spotify’s advantages, which include being a great resource for learning vocabulary from sources like English song lyrics. The researcher also hopes that this study will aid students in learning vocabulary and that other researchers working on related topics will find it useful as a resource. Teachers may use Spotify as a teaching tool when teaching vocabulary
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Alsharif, R. (2022). Relationship between Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Vocabulary Size: Evidence from Saudi Female EFL Learners. International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 10(1), 188. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.10n.1p.188
Amalia, D. F. (2020). Quizizz Website as an Online Assessment for English Teaching and Learning: Students’ Perspectives. Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP, 7(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.33394/jo-elt.v7i1.2638
Anggraini, R. R., & Fauzi, M. A. (2019). Students’ Perceptions: The Use of Joox to Enhance Vocabulary and Listening Skill. Semnas.Untidar.Ac.Id, (2018). Retrieved from https://semnas.untidar.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Renita-Rizky-Anggraini-Maulida-Arum-Fauzi.pdf
Bawawa, M. (2020). Teaching English Vocabulary Using Songs to Developing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery. Kajian Linguistik, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.35796/kaling.8.1.2020.29099
Bisena, I. K. A. (2021). Learning English Vocabulary through Hits West Songs in Stmik Stikom Indonesia’s Students (interest and effectiveness). Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching, 2(3), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.35529/jllte.v2i3.1-12
Burhayani. (2013). The Effectiveness of Teaching Vocabulary Through Songs to The Second Years Students of Ikatan Keluarga Kesejahteraantentara (IKKT) Elementary School West Jakarta. 2nd International Seminar on Quality and Affordable Education, (ISQAE 2013). 70-73.
Damanik, I. J., & Katemba, C. V. (2021). Netflix as A Digital EFL Learning Aid For Vocabulary Improvement: College Students’ Perspective. ETERNAL (English, Teaching, Learning, and Research Journal), 7(2), 442-455.
Džanić, N. D., & Pejić, A. (2016). The Effect of Using Songs on Young Learners and Their Motivation for Learning English. NETSOL: New Trends in Social and Liberal Sciences, 1(2), 40–54. https://doi.org/10.24819/netsol2016.8
Elashhab, S. (2019). Exploring Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Saudi Female University Students: Perspectives and Use. International Journal of Language & Linguistics, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.30845/ijll.v6n3p7
Fitriana, R. O. (2021). The Important Role of English Songs in Learning English For Young Learners. Jurnal Dieksis ID, 1(1), 13–18. Retrieved from https://literasidigital.my.id/dieksis/article/view/45
Hendrawaty, N. (2019). The Influence of Listening English Pop Songs to Improve Learners’ Vocabulary at LKP Nuansa Jaya. Loquen: English Studies Journal, 12(1), 56. https://doi.org/10.32678/loquen.v12i01.1192
Hermagustiana, I., & Rusmawaty, D. (2018). The Use of Technology for Vocabulary Instruction in EFL Classrooms: Support and Challenges. Atlantis Press. https://doi.org/10.2991/icedutech-17.2018.27
Ilinawati, I., & Dharma, Y. P. (2019). Improving Students’ Vocabulary Through Songs. JEES: Journal of English Educational Study, 1(2), 66–70. https://doi.org/10.31932/jees.v1i2.329
Isnaini, S. & Aminatun, D. (2021). Do You Like Listening to Music?: Students’ Thought on Their Vocabulary Using English Songs. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2(2), 62-67.
Karim, S. A., Sudiro, S., Annisa, D. R., Khairunnisa, H. I., & Rahmawati, D. A. (2022). Enhancing Vocabulary Mastery Through English Songs: In the Eyes of EFL Students. Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature, 9(2), 449-458. https://doi.org/10.30605/25409190.439
Katemba, C. V, H. L. Tobing J., & A. Putri T. (2022). Kahoot! Games Enhance Vocabulary Learning?. Journal of Elementary Education, 15(3), 393-408. https://doi.org/10.18690/rei.15.3.393-408.2022
Katemba, C. V. (2019). Students’ Vocabulary Enhancement at Grade 10: A Comparative Study Using CALL & MALL In Indonesia. CALL-EJ, 20(1), 87–114.
Parilia, R. R., & Katemba, C. V. (2019). Building 10th Grade Students’ Vocabulary through Reading the Newspaper at SMK 45 Lembang. Acuity : Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture, 4(2), 216–230. https://doi.org/10.35974/acuity.v4i2.1089
Katemba, C. V., & Sitompu, N. l A. (2017). A Comparison of Using Diglot Weave Technique and Student Team Achievement Division on Student’ Vocabulary Achievement. Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference, 5(1), 67. https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v5i1.1488
Lestary, N. L. G. W. (2019). The Use of Songs to Improve Students’ Listening Comprehension Ability. Yavana Bhasha : Journal of English Language Education, 2(2), 34. https://doi.org/10.25078/yb.v2i2.1024
Nursita, N., Ruslin R., Zuhra, Z., Syam, H. (2020). The Effect of English Song Lyrics on The Improvement of Students' Vocabulary Proficiency at the Eleventh Grade at Sma 4 Palu. Prosiding Kajian Islam dan Integrasi Ilmu di Era Society 5.0., Vol. 1 (2022): https://kiiies50.uindatokarama.ac.id/
Phisutthangkoon, K., & Panich, M. (2016). Effectiveness of English Song Activities on Vocabulary Learning and Speaking Ability and Retention. Journal of Liberal Arts Prince of Songkla University, 5(2), 18. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal-la/article/view/64228
Rachmawati, E., Apollonia , R., & Meila, I. R. (2020). Male and Female Students’ Perception on the Use of Popular Song to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery. Jadila: Journal of Development and Innovation in Language and Literature Education, 1(2), 239-253. https://doi.org/10.52690/jadila.v1i2.105
Raungsawat, N., & Chumworatayee, T. (2021). The Effects of Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy Instruction on Thai EFL Undergraduate Students’ Vocabulary Knowledge and Perceptions. Arab World English Journal, 12 (1) 253-269. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no1.18
Rizkiani, F. (2022). The Effectiveness Of English Songs In Teaching Vocabulary To The Sixth Grade Pupils. ELLTER Journal, 3(1), 36–43. https://doi.org/10.22236/ellter.v3i1.8897
Sari, I. P., Asahra, E. E., & Yana, Y. (2019). Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Using English Song. PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education), 2(3), 410. https://doi.org/10.22460/project.v2i3.p410-415
Sari Setyobudi, D. M., & Miftakhul Jannah, I. (2022). The Effectiveness of Spotify Application to Teach Listening through English Song at The Tenth Grade Students of Sma Negeri 1 Mojokerto Academic Year 2021/2022. EDU LINGUI, 2(1), 13–20. Retrieved from https://journal.unimas.ac.id/index.php/eduli/article/view/164
Susanti, D. (2019). The Implementation of English Song in Teaching Vocabulary at The First Grade Of Sman 5 Bandar Lampung. U-JET: Unila Journal of English Teaching
Susanto, H. (2021). A Study on Students’ Difficulties in Learning Vocabulary. Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 4(2), 46-50. https://doi.org/10.33503/journey.v4i2.1413
Thiendathong, P., & Sukying, A. (2021). Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by Thai High School Students in Science, Language, and English Programs. Arab World English Journal, 12(2), 306–317. https://doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol12no2.21
Wardiman, M., Aminah, A., & Dewi, A. (2022). The Use of English Songs to Improve Students’ Vocabulary Mastery. English Language Teaching Society, 10(1), 12-21. https://doi.org/10.22487/elts.v10i1.2224
Published
2023-03-18
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Butar Butar, E., & Katemba, C. (2023). EFL Students’ Perceptions Toward Vocabulary Learning by Listening to English Songs on Spotify. Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy, 6(1), 194-205. https://doi.org/10.33503/journey.v6i1.2685
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