Improving Students' English Language Skills through Motivation and Vocabulary Strengthening Strategies

Faido Marudut Pardamean Simanjuntak; Himpun Panggabean; Esron Ambarita; Lowe Clinton; Christianto Darwin

doi:10.55927/jpmb.v5i1.588

Authors

Faido Marudut Pardamean Simanjuntak Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Himpun Panggabean Universitas Merhodist Indonesia
Esron Ambarita Universitas Merhodist Indonesia
Lowe Clinton Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Christianto Darwin Universitas Methodist Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jpmb.v5i1.588

Keywords:

Improving, Language, Motivation, Strengthening

Abstract

This community service activity was conducted to motivate students to improve their English language skills. This activity was held for one day at State Junior High School 3 Pematang Siantar, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra and was attended by 36 students in grades VIII-I. The content of the activity included motivating students to stimulate interest in learning English and practicing English vocabulary. This was done so that students understand how to communicate well, confidently, and correctly and increase their English vocabulary. In brief, this activity gave students the opportunity to improve their English through conversations combined with constantly upgraded vocabulary mastery.

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