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INCIDENTAL VOCABULARY LEARNING THROUGH
HIDDEN-OBJECT GAME: GARDENSCAPES
Demas Widyantomo
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Abstract
Incidental vocabulary learning is considered as one of the main sources of
learner-centered vocabulary acquisition in real-world situations. Recent
studies have examined how information technology media can facilitate
learners in acquiring vocabulary incidentally. More specifically, the
affordances of hidden-object game, such as stimulating matching the correct
objects with the words may be applied to construct an incidental language
learning environment. The aim of this study is to investigate how the
Gardenscapes game facilitates the learners in incidental vocabulary learning.
Ten participants of eight-grade students took part in this study and the data
were collected using tests and interview. The result of this study confirms that
the participants showed progress in learning new vocabulary through the
game. The data also demonstrate that learners acquired the target vocabulary
incidentally after being exposed to the game’s vocabulary. Words guessing,
still, is the common strategy used by learners while playing the game.
Concisely, the game’s visual facilitated the participants to learn the

vocabulary through the game.

Keywords: hidden-object game, vocabulary learning strategies, incidental vocabulary
learning