WORD CHAIN GAME IN TEACHING VOCABULARY OF THE SECOND GRADE OF SMA N 2 PATI IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

Sindi Irza Sinta Dewi, 2023. Word chain game in teaching vocabulary of the
second grade of SMA N 2 Pati in the academic year 2022/2023. Final Project,
English Education Department, Faculty of Language and Arts Education,
University of PGRI Semarang. Advisor I : Siti Musarokah., S.Pd., M.Hum.
Advosor II : Sri Wahyuni S.Pd., M.Pd.
Keyword: vocabulary, difficulties, game
This study aims to determine the difficulties faced by students in learning
vocabulary using word chain games in second grade students of SMA N 2 Pati. This
research was conducted on Monday, 17 July 2023 at SMA N 2 Pati. This study used
36 students and an English subject teacher as respondents. This study used a
qualitative method, using three techniques, namely observation using observation
sheets as reference, interviews with an English teacher and a questionnaire
containing several questions and statements using a Likert scale. The result of this
study is that the application of word chain games has proven to be effective in
increasing students' understanding and mastery of vocabulary. There are several
difficulties encountered when using word chain games for students' vocabulary
learning. There are several solutions that can be used to increase the effectiveness
of the word chain game as a vocabulary teaching method.