Authors :
Norlida Razali; Norhafizan Awang; Siti Anisah Mohd Hatta; Lee Hau
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3IIfn9N
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7439870
Abstract :
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.
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.
