Quasi-experimental design shows that the Start with Simple Stories method significantly improves vocabulary mastery in EFL students, indicating its potential value in language education.
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Start with Simple Stories (SSS) method in enhancing vocabulary attainment among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. The research was conducted at SMP Plus Al-Islamiyah VII Al Batani in Tangerang Selatan, using a quasi-experimental design involving two groups of eighth-grade students. The experimental group received vocabulary instruction through the SSS method, while the control group was taught using conventional techniques. Pre-test and post-test vocabulary assessments were administered to both groups. Statistical analysis, including ANCOVA, was employed to determine the significance of the treatment effect. The findings revealed that the SSS method had a significant positive effect on students’ vocabulary mastery, highlighting the potential of extensive reading-based strategies in EFL classrooms.
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