The article highlights the importance of acquiring new vocabulary in learning English as a second language, especially for high school students. Vocabulary plays a crucial role in mastering the four language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It is noted that foreign methods such as mobile applications, games, and reading comprehension exercises are increasingly being used in schools.
A study conducted in a school in Karmana district involving 90 students and 20 teachers found that modern methods, particularly MALL (Mobile-Assisted Language Learning), were considered effective by students. Teachers, however, tend to use more traditional approaches like TBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching) and CLT (Communicative Language Teaching). According to the survey results, although students find it difficult to learn new words and use them in speech, both students and teachers regard foreign methods as useful and effective.
In conclusion, the article emphasizes the need to integrate modern teaching methods more widely in upper grades and to encourage the use of mobile and interactive learning tools.