ENHANCING ADJECTIVES VOCABULARY THROUGH VIDEO DUBBING: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY AT A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Andi Asri  Jumiaty; Nurul Fauziah  Zubury; Maharida Maharida

doi:10.33365/linguistics_and_literature.v6i2.628

Andi Asri Jumiaty Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
Nurul Fauziah Zubury Universitas Muhammdiyah Makassar
Maharida Maharida Universitas Muhammdiyah Makassar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33365/linguistics_and_literature.v6i2.628

Keywords: adjectives, video dubbing project, vocabulary

Abstract

This study aims to explain the improvement of students’ vocabulary in using adjectives. A quantitative approach was employed, using a pre-experimental design. The researcher conducted a pre-test, followed by a treatment using video dubbing, and concluded with a post-test. The participants were students from class XI at SMAK Makassar, specifically 37 students from class XI D. Due to the small size of the population, the researcher applied total sampling to collect the data. The findings of the study indicate that the video dubbing method significantly improved students’ vocabulary, particularly in verbs. The average pre-test score was 44.05, which increased to 80.54 in the post-test, representing an improvement of 36.48%. Based on the data analysis, the p-value for vocabulary improvement was 0.01, which is less than the significance level α = 0.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (H₁) was accepted, indicating that video dubbing had a significant effect on students’ vocabulary acquisition. The use of video dubbing engages students in listening, understanding, and actively using vocabulary in context. Learning vocabulary through contextual exposure helps students better understand the meaning, usage, and nuances of words. Additionally, students enjoy this method because they can hear native speakers and acquire vocabulary in a more natural and engaging way.

Therefore, it is recommended that teachers incorporate video dubbing projects into their teaching strategies to enhance students’ vocabulary, particularly in the area of adjectives.

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