Using Duolingo To Imrove Students’ Vocabulary At Seventh Grade Of Darajul Ulum Peniraman

Abstract

This study aimed to imrove students’ vocabulary at seventh grade. The results of students' scores on English subjects which are still low due to the lack of vocabulary possessed by students, it is necessary to update the learning process to improve student learning outcomes. This research is a classroom action research (CAR) as the research design with 2 cycles. The subjects in this study were students of class VII Darajul Ulum in academic year 2021/2022, which was consist of 16 students. The results of this study indicate that use Duolingo application can improve students' vocabulary this can be seen in the initial conditions. The students' scores can be seen on three tests: pre-test 18.75, post-test I 67, and post-test II 70.37. Those who scored 70 pre-tests 3 of 16 students (18.75%), post-test I in the first cycle 8 of 16 students (50%), and cycle II 11 of 16 students (81.25%). Based on the results of observation, interview, and documentation from cycle I and cycle II it shows there is improvement of students’ vocabulary after using Duolingo.