Learning a new language is not easy. One of the biggest challenges that language learners face in learning a new language is memorizing a massive amount of vocabulary to enable them to speak and interact in the language. This problem is also faced by the majority of Universiti Teknologi Mara, Kelantan Branch (UiTMCK) students taking Mandarin Language as an elective subject. Based on previous studies, the use of songs in improving Mandarin vocabulary mastery has shown positive effects on students. Therefore, quantitative research was carried out to analyze the effects of using songs to enhance Mandarin vocabulary mastery among UiTMCK students. The sample of this study was 60 students of the Basic Mandarin Language Level 1 class. The data were collected through questionnaires, in-class observations, and interviews with students and analyzed using descriptive analysis (frequency and percentage). The findings showed that using songs in teaching and learning Mandarin vocabulary is more effective than conventional teaching methods. In addition, the students are also more active and motivated during teaching and learning sessions in the classroom.

Keywords : Mandarin Language; Song Usage; Acquisition; Vocabulary Mastery; Teaching Method.