TEACHING VOCABULARY BY USING PICTURE TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

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Abstract

This paper explains that vocabulary is a very important aspect in English Learning and a basis of a language because without vocabulary we cannot communicate with others well in both oral and written. We canot speak well and understand written materials if we do not have enough about vocabulary. Teaching vocabulary by using picture is usefull for students because it makes the students more interested to learn. In classroom context, learning vocabulary with pictures is accepted as the most enjoyable and proficient way to broaden the vocabulary base of a learner. This way can be applied in classroom that make class more lively and motivate students to learn vocabulary. There are kinds of picture that teachers can give to students such as picture flashcards, big picture flashcards, etc. Teacher should select interesting media to make students concentrate to learn. Teachers should motivate students that learning vocabulary is interesting and fun. Using pictures in teaching vocabulary shows that pictures can be put to use in classroom so that it is easy for students to remember the vocabulary having been taught.

Key words: Teaching vocabulary, Learning media.