method but through their representation of place, object and people they are on essential part of overall experiences 1989, p.2.
From the theories above, it can be concluded that pictures are image or likeness of an object, person, scene reproduced on a flat surface, especially by
painting or photograph, a mental image or impression.
2. The Advantages of Using Pictures
Considering the techniques of presenting vocabulary lesson, pictures have many advantages Arif Sadiman, 1996; p.31, namely: 1 pictures are
concrete, realistic and show the main point rather than verbal media; 2 pictures can overcome the restriction of time and space; 3 pictures can clarify
any area of problems and for any ages, so that the problems aroused can be avoided and solved; 4 pictures are cheap, easy to get and can be used without
any specific instrument According to Virginia 1983: p.28, pictures have many advantages
when it is used in teaching vocabulary as follows. a.
They cost little or nothing. Pictures can be made by students and most of teachers like to use picture made by the students themselves.
b. They are available even in places where no other pictures can be
found. c.
They do not require space for storing and filling as pictures from other source do.
d. Sometimes students who are poor language-learners can draw well.
e. When a student has drawn a picture of scene, he knows the meanings
of the English words that the teacher will use while talking about parts of the scene. The meanings are in his mind before the English word
given. From the explanations above it can concluded that pictures as teaching
aids have many advantages when it is used in teaching learning process. Pictures are easy media to help students and teacher in learning process,
especially to teach the students of elementary school. Teacher can use it at any time and in any situation when he wants to teach.
3. The Sources of Using Pictures
Pictures in vocabulary teaching can be derived from many sources. Linda Taylor says as follows:
Pictures for vocabulary teaching come from many sources. In addition to those drawn by students or by teacher there are attractive sets
which are intended for schools. Pictures which have been cut of magazines and newspaper are also useful: many inexpensive books for
children have attractive pictures which show meaning of basic words. It is also helpful especially for beginners in English to see a picture
of the single object or person as the only focus of attention.
Pictures in teaching can be derived from many sources. Some are free and even cheap pictures. The choice of pictures really depends on the subject
and the necessities. Wright mentions that there are some sources of pictures: newspapers, magazines, advertisements and publicity, catalogues, calendars,
greeting cards, postcards, wall chart, instructions, old books, comics and
cartoon strips, stamps, playing cards, wrapping paper, course book, the teachers’ and the students’ own drawing and photocopying 1997: p.182-187.
From the explanation above, it can be concluded that pictures can be derived from many sources. The choice of pictures depends on the subject and
necessities. Pictures drawn by students or teacher are attractive sets which are intended for schools.
4. Teaching Vocabulary by Using Pictures
