This report is written based on the job training activities done by the writer
as an English Teacher in SDN Tugu Jebres No.120 Surakarta. The purpose of this
report is to describe the use of songs to improve English vocabulary to the first
grade student.
Using songs can be good alternation to teach English to young learners
because children like songs. In many cultures, songs are used to introduce or
practice mother tongue to young children. By implementing the songs, the
students are easier in understanding the meaning of the words and memorizing the
vocabulary. It happened because first, songs are consisted of special rhythm that
stimulates the brain to catch the lyrics. Second, there are many word repetitions in
songs that is very helpful for young learners to memorize the new vocabulary.
Third, singing is a happy and stress-free activity that brings different atmosphere
in theclassroom so that the students feel more interested in learning English
vocabulary.
Songs are a motivating and enjoyable aid to learn language. Singing many
English songs could add the students’ vocabularies. As the result, the scores of
English is increasing well. Songs increase English vocabulary students
