The Effectiveness of Using English Songs to Teach Vocabulary to Fifth Grade Students

The researcher made this research to investigate the effectiveness of using English song in teaching vocabulary to fifth-grade students at SDK Santa Maria Tulungagung during the academic year 2024/2025. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with two groups: an experimental group taught using English songs and a control group taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, and analyzed using the Independent Sample T-test. The results showed that although the experimental group achieved a slightly higher mean post-test score compared to the control group, the statistical analysis indicated no significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05). Thus, English songs did not significantly improve students' vocabulary mastery compared to conventional teaching methods. However, descriptively, the use of English songs created a more engaging and motivating classroom atmosphere. Therefore, while English songs may not drastically enhance vocabulary mastery in a short period, they remain a valuable tool for maintaining students' interest and enthusiasm in learning.