high motivation of students resulting from enjoyable lessons in the primary schools where learning takes place through songs. The last previous study
proved using English song will not weaken but reinforce the effect of teaching. Thus, these studies
give input for this research that song can improve students’ vocabulary mastery which can be proved by the writer to the samples of this
research.
D. Thinking Framework
There are two varia bles in this study; they are “English songs” from
YouTube as independent variable and “students’ vocabulary mastery” as depedent variable. The research focuses on experimental research because the
writer intends to know whether English song from YouTube is effective toward students’ vocabulary mastery. Besides that, the writer intends to know whether
mastering vocabulary using English songs from YouTube along is better than mastering vocabulary without using English songs from YouTube along with it
at seventh grade of Islamic Junior High School RUHAMA. As has been discussed about songs from YouTube previously, songs
being a source of motivation, interest, and enjoyment, it is much easier for students to imitate and remember language than words which are just spoken. It
is because songs contain words, expressions of high frequency, repetition, the stress, and intonation pattern of the language. Moreover, YouTube website
provides a wide variety of content which is suitable for English teaching especially in learning the language. In this case, while singing, students are able
to read the lyrics and this indirectly encourages them to learn new words as they are able to view the video clips as well as read the lyrics projected on the screen.
Therefore, using songs from YouTube provides a break from the normal class routine and develops a non-threatening classroom atmosphere in which
vocabulary can be enhanced. Vocabulary is the most important element of language beside grammar. People can express many ideas with vocabulary.
Using successful techniques and appealing tools especially songs to teach new vocabulary items make students find words easier to remember and become
more motivated in class. By engaging in a pleasurable experience, they are relaxed and their inhibitions about acquiring a second language are lessened.
Those who are taught in a fun and creative way, love attending the lessons and this in turn becomes a great way for teachers to achieve success with their
students. Moreover, the use of internet technologies like the YouTube website to teach vocabulary is one of these experiences.
Thus, it is suitable with the purpose of this strategy is to allow student do the retention about the new word that they find, so the new word will stay along
in their mind through the songs from YouTube.
E. Research Hypothesis
This research is to know whether using the selected songs from YouTube in teaching vocabulary is effective for the students to master
vocabulary and learn English. To find the answer of the problem, the writer should propose research hypothesis as below:
Teaching vocabulary by using the selected English songs from YouTube is effective for seventh grade students of RUHAMA Islamic Junior High
School.
