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Chapter I
Chapter I
INTRODUCTION
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many media that very helpful in language learning activities in the classroom
and outside the classroom. Every smartphone user has different features and
configuration,they have different apps that they choosed. One of challenge
when we want to know the effieciey of MALL in language learning is some
typical students will access theirs online tools and services ,some may be in
their favorite tv show and newspaper and some may be in ther basic tools such
as dual language online dictionary and some may be in duolingo.
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learning any language is influenced with vocabulary. Vocabulary is the most
outstanding components in learning language , L2 learners highly impend
above on vocabulary knowledge and the limitation of that knowledge is the
main problem and obstacle to develop their English learning skills. It is
supported by Alqahtani (2015) cited in Elghotmy & Ghoneim (2016, p.710)
who states that vocabulary as the total number of words that are needed to
deliver and communicate students’ ideas. In associate with this statement, it
can be said that the students need to learn a lot of vocabulary in order to learn
English and communicate effectively with others.
There are a lot of media and applications that the teachers can used
during classroom activities, in this modern era students can access their
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materials easily than using traditional method (based on text book). According
to Stockwell (2010) statement the use of media and technology especially
smartphone in this era is more affected in teaching and learning activities.
Beside Stockwell’s statement , Basal et al (2016, p.55) state that the use of
smartphone applications in teaching and learning vocabulary is more effective
than using paper-based activities. There are some applications on smarthphone
such as games that can enchance students’ interest in vocabulary knowledge.
However,the use of smartphone in the class will bring benefits for the teachers
and students in teaching and learning process.
There are several applications that students can used in smartphone for
learning in vocabulary knowledge, such as Duolingo,BBC,Fun Easy Learn
English , Online Games and etc. even those applications can used for learning
English in vocabularies but the researcher attempt to use Netflix as a tools in
learning English vocabulary. According to previous study Gilbert Dizon (2018)
that applied Netflix in L2 learning , the study show that Netflix is an effective
method for L2 learners’ . Netflix offer a variety benefits for L2 learners, there
are several comments from the participants in the study those advantages
include exploring L2 vocabulary , increase their motivation in L2 learning also
enhance their pragmatic knowledge. Nevertheless, the study has several
limitation that need to be addressed. First the study has a small sample which it
can be limit the generalization of research. Moreover,the study didn’t
investigate if the learners actually increase their L2 vocabulary knowledge.
And the last limitation from the study is caused by the subtitle that there’s no
ability to download the subtitle in mobile device, isn’t available during the
study. Therefore this study must commit a large group of participants for the
sample , beside that this study will investigate the learners’ improvement.
Consider to the huge potential of Netflix and other VOD services to promote
their application in vocabulary knowledge development for L2 learners.
information. And the third, the researcher will make sure that the subtitle
always availableduring this study. However, This application included L2
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subtitle and other language. According Vandergrift and Goh (2012), studies
claimed that the use of subtitles can enchance vocabulary learning and listening
comprehension.
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interesting and the students never getting bored also the students are motivating
to learn English language. It’s caused movies contains an audio and visuals
(audiovisual) that can enchance level of students’ interest. Moreover, movies
can help both the teacher and students to evolve their knowledge of technology
in teaching-learning process.
In order to clarify the key terms in this study,some definitions put forward.
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English can increase their abilities and confidence through digital
media.
2. L2 learning (Second Language Learning)
Second language in Indonesia is English language and it’s part of
EFL , L2 is quite difficult to learn because many people rarely use it
for everyday communication. In education, English as second
language has a purpose to develop students’ abilities in four language
skills (Speaking,Reading,Writing and Listening). However, the
students are commanded to be able to govern those language skills by
learning the components which are structure
(grammar),pronounciation and vocabulary
3. Vocabulary Knowledge
Vocabulary has a big role in English language, vocabulary is one
of basic components to learn English language. According to
Alqahtani (2015) cited in Elghotmy & Ghoneim (2016, p.710) who
claimed that vocabulary as basic important component has the total
number of words that are needed to deliver and communicate students'
ideas.
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