41 to low-frequency words. The answer and distractors of each question are taken from
the same level and same part of speech.
B. Recommendations
In this section, the researcher is to presents some recommendations that hopefully give benefits for the better teaching and learning process in the English
Language Education Study Program Sanata Dharma University. The first recommendation is addressed to the ELESP Sanata Dharma University to get the
further understanding in the study of vocabulary. The second recommendation is intended for the lecturers who facilitate the learning process in ELESP Sanata
Dharma. The third recommendation is for the English Language Education Study Program Sanata Dharma University so that this study program can develop the
teaching and learning process system. The last recommendation for the future researchers who are interested in conducting further research.
1. For ELESP Students
The researcher conducted a study related to the vocabulary size of the sixth semester students of ELESP Sanata Dharma University. The result of the study
reveals that the six semester students have low score on low-frequency words. Thus, from this information, the researcher suggests that the ELESP students should
improve their knowledge of vocabulary, especially on the low-frequency words list. They need to be always proactive to enrich their own vocabulary size. It can be
achieved by practicing the use of vocabulary knowledge or doing various vocabulary test. The students can also improve their vocabulary by consulting the
42 dictionary, guessing words in context, using innovative techniques such as
mnemonic techniques to remember word meanings, and many more.
2. For the Lecturers
Lecturers take an important role in the successful teaching and learning process. Hence, the lecturers need to understand the vocabulary size of their
students so that the teaching and learning process can run smoothly. Accordingly, the lecturers need to adjust the teaching strategies and the teaching material by
referring the students’ vocabulary size. The lecturers should use an appropriate
approach to increase the students’ vocabulary size. Reading comprehension Reading I-IV and Extensive Reading is believed as one of the most effective,
efficient, and enjoyable activities to follow. Thus, reading is normally the major vehicle to continue the vocabulary acquisition Paribakht and Wesche in Coady and
Huckin, 1997.
3. For the English Language Education Study Program
The result of the preliminary test can be considered as one of the important information for the development of teaching and learning process in this study
program. The fact that the sixth semester students have low score on the low- frequency words level should be considered as urgent need to be followed up. It is
suggested that this study program designs proper material and curriculum based on the students’ vocabulary size. The researcher also suggests that the study program
should conduct a vocabulary siz e test in order to maintain their students’ vocabulary
size. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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4. For the Future Researchers
The result from this research can be used as the foundation and the additional references for the future researchers. It is hoped that this research can be
improved so that there will be a newer and better vocabulary test design in the future.
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