The Use of Flashcards Monopoly to Facilitate Elementary Students’ Learning English Vocabulary

Abstract

Using appropriate methods to support learning is highly considered in learning English, especially for young learners. It helps increase students' motivation and engagement in learning, and students can more easily understand learning English. In this article, the teaching practice implemented the game-based learning method through flashcards monopoly. This article aimed to facilitate learning English vocabulary for elementary students who have never studied English. The article data was obtained through the implementation of teaching practice which was carried out for 5 meetings. Moreover, the teaching practice was carried out in grade 4 at one of the public elementary schools in the Sukabumi district, Indonesia. Students learned English vocabulary and remembered it easily through the flashcards monopoly games. Students were very interested in learning, actively participated, and were brave enough to mention new vocabulary, the use of flashcards monopoly also motivated and engaged students in learning English.