标题:USING MAGIC SENTENCES TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY (CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH IN THE FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS OF IKIP SILIWANGI BANDUNG)
摘要:In the process of learning a foreign language,vocabulary is one of the important language elements that must be mastered by the learners.The ability to understand the language depends on one’s knowledge of vocabulary besides the other elements of language itself.In reality,most of the students in first semester at IKIP Siliwangi face some problems related to vocabulary mastery.To improve the students’ vocabulary,most suitable technique is required for the students.This research used Classroom Action Research (CAR).The objectives of the study are: 1) finding out whether or not Magic Sentences technique can improves the students’ vocabulary 2) finding out classroom situation when Magic Sentences technique implemented in vocabulary mastery.The finding was supported by the result of students’ vocabulary scores.The average score of pre test was 61.14.After the implementation of Magic Sentences in every cycle,the students’ vocabulary score were getting better,which aligned with the students’ average score Cycle 1 in 67.30 and Cycle 2 in 80.24.