THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENGLISH SONGS IN IMPROVING NON ENGLISH STUDENTS VOCABULARY (A CASE STUDY AT UKM SENI TARI UNIVERSITAS HASANUDDIN BATCH 14)

The study looks at problems with vocabulary learning, especially ineffective
methods that make it hard to remember words. It focuses on using songs as a fun
and effective way to improve vocabulary for students at UKM Seni Tari Unhas,
Universitas Hasanuddin batch 14. The research aims to find out how much
students' vocabulary improves with English songs and how they feel about using
them. The author used qualitative analysis by first surveying participants with 13
questions about their English skills and experiences. The data was organized by
transcribing interviews and entering survey responses into a spreadsheet. The
results showed that songs are a useful tool for vocabulary improvement. Eight out
of ten participants found songs helpful, and there was noticeable improvement in
vocabulary. Even though most students used English infrequently, 80% enjoyed
English songs and found them easy to access and engaging, making them a fun
learning method.