English Vocabulary Training for Elementary Students at RT 05 RW 13 Duri Kosambi West Jakarta [Pelatihan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris bagi Siswa SD RT 05 RW 13 Duri Kosambi Jakarta Barat

Abstract

As an international language, English is widely used by students in elementary schools to communicate both verbally and in writing. Therefore, students need to be given English language training to improve their abilities, one of which is through vocabulary on children's songs. The training was held on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at RT 05 RW 13 Duri Kosambi West Jakarta. The forms of training given were singing songs and doing some exercises based on English song lyrics. Meanwhile, the topics of vocabulary were greeting through the song "How are you? I'm Fine " and feeling through the song" If you’re happy ". The purpose of this paper is to disseminate the experiences and ideas of community service that have been carried out by lecturers of English Language Study Program (D3), Faculty of Communication and Language, BSI University, Jakarta. The method used was a descriptive analysis based on references and observations from Community Service. The result was that English language training held as one part of the Tri Darma of Higher Education could improve English vocabulary for elementary students through children's songs, both cognitive, effective, and conative.