ENRICHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY OF STUDENTS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 57 IN BENGKULU CITY USING FLASHCARD MEDIA

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English language learning at the elementary school level still faces various challenges, particularly limited teaching staff and a lack of appropriate learning media for students. This condition results in low vocabulary mastery, pronunciation skills, and student confidence in using English. This community service activity aims to strengthen students' English skills at Elementary School 57, Bengkulu City, through a learning program that focuses on vocabulary enrichment using flashcards in the context of Teaching English for Early Childhood (TEYL). The implementation method is carried out using a collaborative approach involving lecturers, students, and school officials. The learning process is designed interactively through vocabulary introduction, pronunciation practice, repetition, and simple games that encourage student activeness. Evaluation is carried out through vocabulary mastery tests and observations during the activity. The results of the activity show an increase in English vocabulary mastery, pronunciation, and increased student courage and participation in learning. These findings indicate that the use of flashcards is effective in supporting English vocabulary learning in elementary school students and can be an alternative solution to improve the quality of English learning from an early age.