Abstract
The aim of the research is to improve the students’ vocabulary through the use of Glossing technique. The design of this research is quantitative research through pre-experimental design with pre-test and post-test design This study was conducted at SMP Anugrah Tondano. The subject of the research was the second grade students in academic year of 2019/2020. The writer used reading text of Narrative text .The result of the data analysis showed that there was an increase between the pre-test and post-test. It can be seen from 10 students showed that the mean score of pre-test was 53 and post-test was 74 score. Based on this finding from this study, it can be concluded that having more vocabulary significantly affects the comprehension of the students reading activity. Moreover by having many vocabulary the students can easily get the information and can enrich their knowledge by reading a lot of book. Finally, this research proved that theGlossing technique effective to improve student’s vocabulary in reading comprehension.
Highlights
Language is the most significant component of every human being's life. (Panambunan E, Tulung G.J, & Maru M.G.2016:58).Language is an important part of human life
Vocabulary is one of the most important aspects of language proficiency. which forms the foundation for how well learners speak, listen, write and read. (Richards 2002:255).When we study a language like English, we learn the words of the language, which is why vocabulary is so important
Based on the statement before, vocabulary is an important part for students to learn English in reading comprehension
Summary
Language is the most significant component of every human being's life. (Panambunan E, Tulung G.J, & Maru M.G.2016:58).Language is an important part of human life. Language is the most significant component of every human being's life. (Panambunan E, Tulung G.J, & Maru M.G.2016:58).Language is an important part of human life. People require communicate in order to interact with other people in their lives and carry their daily activities. Liando (2012) says “Indonesia has adopted English as a tool of communication to establish relationship with other countries”. Learning the language can help students to know information, how to communicate, to express their ideas and feelings, develop culture and art. According to HamppP.L.(2019:16) Indonesian children should be taught English from an early age. It is critical to study and learn. Learning English, can help the students to improvetheir knowledge about everything in English. There are four language skills; speaking, reading, writing, and listening
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
