IMPROVING STUDENTS' VOCABULARY THOURGH GROUP CHAT DISCUSSION ON WHATSAPP AT EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP N 22 BANDAR LAMPUNG THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2022/2023

Abstract

This thesis is written to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. The problem The students' difficulty to remember words that have been memorized. The students' difficulty in arrange words into sentences. The research is conducted in pre cycle and two cycles. The procedure of the research consist of identifying the problem, planning the action, implementing the action,  observing the action, and reflecting the result of the research. In collecting the data, the  researcher uses observational technique supported with test. The researcher finds  quantitative data by doing the test. The tests are in the form of pre-test and post-test. In finding qualitative data, the researcher does direct observation in the classroom, interviews the teacher and the students. The quantitative data are analyzed by descriptive statistics. The qualitative data are analyzed by Group Chat Discussion on WhatsApp Method. 

The result of the research shows Group Chat Discussion On whatsApp that  can improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. There is significant improvement in the result of cycle one, and two. In cycle one the mean is 63,7 and in cycle two the mean is 81,7. The data prove that Group Chat Discussion On WhatsApp method really improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. First, they get vocabulary meaning from the main activities in the corner. Second, their ability in pronouncing English words improves through presentation in the circle time. Third, their ability in using English words improves through production phase. Fourth, creating interesting activities in the corner can make the students interested in learning English.