Vocabulary learning through video: Analysis of foster students' difficulties

Abstract

Vocabulary is one of the fundamental things in forming a language so that language learners should master vocabulary in order to master the language. There are many ways that could be done in learning vocabulary, one of which is by using media. The media used should be able to facilitate students to learn and seize the vocabulary easily, yet enjoyable. Regardless, students may experience their own difficulties in the learning process. The present study focuses on difficulties confronted by foster students in learning English vocabulary through animated videos. Ten foster students of Al-Husna Orphanage, Bandar Lampung were interviewed to discover the difficulties they experienced during the process of learning English vocabulary by using animated videos. A semi-structured interview was employed to investigate the difficulties by developing several questions. The interview data were then analysed descriptively using a qualitative approach to get answers to the research question. It was revealed that the students encountered some difficulties, i.e., mispronunciation, misspelling, difficulties in understanding English words caused by the speakers’ speed; also, the students admitted that there was a lack of exposure to English.