AN ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE(EFL) STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMK MUHAMMADIYAH JEMBER

Qolbi, Micha Maharani (2025) AN ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE(EFL) STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMK MUHAMMADIYAH JEMBER. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember.

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Abstract

Vocabulary mastery is one of the most important components in learning English as a foreign language. A strong understanding of vocabulary supports students in developing reading comprehension, writing clarity, and oral communication. However, many EFL students still struggle to use vocabulary appropriately, especially in identifying and applying specific word classes such as nouns and adverbs. This research applied a descriptive quantitative method. The participants were 14 tenth-grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah Jember, selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a 25-item multiple-choice vocabulary test, consisting of 14 noun-based questions and 11 adverb-based questions. Each correct answer was given a score of 4, while incorrect answers received 0, the findings revealed that all students (100%) fell into the “Very Poor” category, scoring below 40. No students reached the minimum required level of vocabulary mastery. This indicates a serious gap in students' understanding of basic English vocabulary, especially in using nouns and adverbs effectively in context teaching approach is not sufficient to help students achieve the expected level of vocabulary proficiency. Students may lack exposure to contextual vocabulary usage and meaningful practice. This aligns with previous theories which emphasize the importance of both word recognition and productive use. In conclusion, students' vocabulary mastery remains critically low, highlighting the urgent need for more engaging, contextualized, and varied teaching strategies. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate multimedia, games, and real-life communication tasks to enhance vocabulary learning outcomes in EFL classrooms.

Contribution

Nama Dosen Pembimbing

NIDN/NIDK

Dosen Pembimbing

Devanti, Yeni Mardiyana

NIDN0705067702

Dosen Pembimbing

Fatkurochman, Henri

NIDN0021027301

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Keywords/Kata Kunci:	Vocabulary mastery, nouns, adverbs, EFL students, English teaching.
Subjects:	400 Language 400 Language > 407 Education, Research & Related Topics
Divisions:	Faculty of Teaching and Education Science > Department of English Literature Education (S1)
Depositing User:	Micha Maharani Qolbi | mikamaharaniqolbi@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	20 Aug 2025 07:25
Last Modified:	20 Aug 2025 07:25
URI:	http://repository.unmuhjember.ac.id/id/eprint/27124

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