From those explanations above, it can be concluded that hopefully the alphabet game gives the advantages in teaching and learning process English
words vocabulary and be able to improve students’ English words vocabulary.
2.2 English Words Vocabulary
2.2.1 General Concept of English Words Vocabulary
Language consists of words, whereas English words vocabulary are also very important in English teaching. Students can continually learn words as they
learn structure and as the practice of the sound system. Studying a language, means studying English words vocabulary, since English words vocabulary is
one of the components of a language, besides sound system, grammar and culture. We know that words support the speaker in communication to express their ideas.
For instance, if someone wants to say something, he or she should know and choose the appropriate words to express his or her ideas, so that people can
understand it. Moreover, vocabulary can be heard and used on every occasion and for all
purposes every day. It is difficult for someone to answer the question of what vocabulary is. Therefore, the answer is not as easy as how it is issued. Until now,
linguists have not had the same opinion about the concept of vocabulary. Due to the importance of English words vocabulary in conducting
communication, the writer would like to present several definitions of English words vocabulary as follows:
1 English word vocabulary is a sum or stock list of words employed by language group, individually, or relation to a subject Neufeldt,
1995:1494. 2 English word vocabulary is a total number of words in a language with
their meaning and known to a person and used in particular book Hornby, 1995:1371.
3 English word vocabulary is a list or collection of words and phrases, usually in alphabetically arranged, and explained or defined Webster,
2004:1400. 4 English word vocabulary is the collection of words that an individual
knows Linse, 2006:121. Meanwhile, according to websites below, definition of vocabulary can be
presented as follows: 1 Vocabulary is defined as all the words known and used by a particular
person. However, the words known and used by a particular person do not constitute
all the
words a
person is
exposed to
. http:
www.wikipedia.com 2 Vocabulary is a collection of words alphabetized; a dictionary. And also,
the collection
of words
one knows
and uses.
http:www.allwords.comword-vocabulary.html
3 Vocabulary is a list or collection of words arranged in alphabetical order and explained; a dictionary or lexicon, either of a whole language, a single work or author, a branch of
science, or the like; a word-book.
http:www.brainyquote.com
In addition, according to Longman 1995 :1745
“ vocabulary is all the words that someone knows, learns, or uses.” Moreover, “vocabulary is a list of words with
explanation of their meanings, in a book for learning foreign languages”. From the definition above, the writer concludes that vocabulary is a stock
of words and phrases in a language with meanings that are considered as cultural meaning used by group of people or individual in conducting communication in
community.
2.2.2 Teaching English Words Vocabulary to the Year Seven Students of Junior High School
