MENERAPKAN PEMBELAJARAN ENGLISH FUN LEARNING MELALUI MATCHING PICTURES AND WORDS AND ANIMAL DRAWING ACTIVITIES DI YAYASAN PANTI ASUH BINTANG TERAMPIL BENGKULU
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https://doi.org/10.67528/ic.v5i2.196Keywords:
English Fun Learning, English Vocabulary, Fun Learning, Children, Visual MediaAbstract
English is one of the international languages that is important to introduce to children from an early age. However, learning English through conventional methods often makes children feel bored and less motivated to learn. Therefore, a fun learning approach is needed so that students can learn actively and enthusiastically. This community service activity aimed to improve children's English vocabulary through the implementation of English Fun Learning at Bintang Terampil Orphanage Foundation. The activity was conducted on May 23–24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., involving approximately 15–20 participants aged 3–12 years old. The methods used included ice-breaking activities, Matching Pictures and Words, and Animal Coloring combined with English vocabulary introduction. The results showed that the participants were enthusiastic during the learning process, were able to recognize new vocabulary, and became more active in participating in the activities. In addition to improving English vocabulary knowledge, the program also helped develop the participants' creativity and self-confidence. Therefore, interactive and enjoyable English learning can be an effective alternative for increasing children's interest in learning.
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