23 be boring and difficult for the vocational high school students. The use of rhyme
encourages the students to explore the sounds of words, so they can learn how to pronounce it successfully. Therefore, song can be the most appropriate tool to
improve the students’ pronunciation in a pleasant way Gardner, 1983: 136.
c. Songs Selection
The main difficulty in applying songs in vocabulary teaching is in choosing the most suitable song among of those that are suitable. An English
teacher should be able to choose the most appropriate song with the learning objective. According to Irene S. Coromina’s point of view, an English teacher and
the author of an article in Forum, there are several things that the teacher should notice in choosing a song. Firstly, the lyrics should be easily discernible or
noticeable. Songs that are too fast-paced should be avoided. Secondly, each word must be pronounced clearly. Thirdly, the vocabularies must be varied and rich.
Fourthly, the song must carry some sort of message, at the very least the song must tell an interesting story. It is not good to choose the song that includes lyrics
that are discriminating e.g. mocking religious beliefs. The last criterion is the song should tell the students an interesting story so the students will pay attention
to it http:exchanges.state.govforumvolsvol31no3p27.htm, accessed on August 15 2006.
4. The Importance of Songs in Vocabulary Teaching
There are some advantages of the use of songs in vocabulary teaching
24 according to Coromina, the first is songs are easily available. It can be found
everywhere and anywhere. Secondly, songs present the new vocabulary and expression in context. Thirdly, songs can help the students to be familiar with the
pronunciation of the native speakers. Fourthly, it provides topic for discussion. Fifthly, songs provide a break from the textbook and workbook routine
http:exchanges.state.govforumvolsvol31no3p27.htm, accessed on August 15 2006.
Vocabulary teaching in class usually happens in a way that creates boredom both for the teacher and the students because there is lack of variation.
Therefore, the use of songs in vocabulary teaching can be chosen as one of the variations in the teaching in order to eliminate boredom among the students and
the teacher. Besides, songs can help the students to help their listening practice
because songs deal with sound, and sound related to listening. This listening practice may help the students to model a good pronunciation of the words so that
the students will be able to say the words correctly. In relation to vocabulary teaching in listening class, listening to songs can enhance the students to enrich
their vocabulary mastery and give the example of real-used words in daily communication. So, the students are not only being able to pronounce the words
correctly but also being able to use the words. Writing activities can also be conducted with songs. “Fill in the blanks”
can be used in this phase. It is the most common activity that is applied in class when using song. The writing section may help the students to be able to master
