2. Vocabulary
Vocabulary is an important component of a language. According to Kreidler 1963, vocabulary is a stock of words in a language that can facilitate
and support the learners in order to reach the language skills. It is supported by Burton 1982, who says that the students should be supplied with enough
vocabulary in order to make them able to learn the four language skills; listening, speaking, writing and reading.
In addition, Krashen 1983 in the Natural Approach suggests that language acquisition occurs in the classroom. He also argues that vocabulary is
the basic thing to communicate and very important for the acquisition process. It is important to introduce the simple English words to young learners in order to
assist them in understanding more complex utterances. Moreover, there are three parts of the theories of vocabularies according to
Krashen. They are the importance of vocabulary, vocabulary selection and followed by discussion on the principle of teaching and learning vocabulary.
a. The Importance of Vocabulary
Vocabulary is one of the important components in learning a language. Burton 1982 says that vocabulary really supports learners to learn the language
skills of the target language. Furthermore, he explains that a large vocabulary can help the learners to express their ideas precisely, vividly, and without repeating
themselves in composition. Spender 1980 explains that in order to live in the world, we must name
objects, events, and feelings. Based on the explanation, people know that by PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
having a lot of stock vocabularies the learners can easily use them to communicate with others and they can maximize the development of their four
skills. For example speaking English fluently and writing good English stories. Since there are a lot of benefits that can be gained from having a lot of
stock of vocabulary, it is better to introduce English vocabulary in Elementary School. If the students can memorize and recognize the vocabulary well, they will
master the English language when they graduate from Elementary School. In addition, they can optimize their four skills well.
b. Vocabulary Selection
Before teaching vocabulary, the teacher should consider which words to be introducted to the students. It is because the vocabulary deals with words
which have a lot of forms: noun, verb, adverb, adjectives that can be chosen.
c. The Principle of Teaching and Learning Vocabulary
Learning vocabulary is important because it takes rule in communication. Since teaching vocabulary in Elementary School is very
essential, the teacher should give certain attention to teaching vocabulary. In addition, the teacher should decide the area of words that will be discussed in the
classroom. The area itself means the teacher will teach vocabulary as verb, noun, adverb or adjective.
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