Abstract :
Vocabulary as an English element or component is very important to be
learned well, because it is the gate and basis to understand phrases and sentences in
English. In this study, the writer is interested in flashcard as one of the media in teaching
English especially vocabulary. This study is focused on finding out about the use of
flashcard as a medium of teaching English vocabulary to students.
The method which is applied in this research is a descriptive qualitative
approach. The data being analyzed are descriptive data in form of written words which
need interpretation because this study deals with the effectiveness of teaching English
vocabulary using Flashcard.
In taking the sample, the writer takes several responses from the students.
From the responses, she identified and classified each of them according to the function
of visual learning media that reflect. Based on this classification she made the analysis.
The result of this study shows that the visual learning media was a very
useful tool in the teaching and learning process, because of using learning media
stimulated student activity and able to understand the subject being taught in a more
effective and efficient communication.
Completing the study, the writer suggests teachers should enhance the
meaning of teaching and offer the opportunity to get to know and try out the different
strategies in school so that each student can find the best strategies for them.