Strategies in Teaching Vocabulary at Boarding School

This research study aimed to investigate English teacher strategies in teaching vocabulary and the problems faced by English teachers in this context. The study employed a descriptive qualitative research design, focusing on teachers at MAS Darul Ulum Banda Aceh. Data was collected through structured interviews and documentation, with three English teachers serving as informants. The findings reveal several effective strategies employed by English teachers for vocabulary instruction. These strategies include Vocabulary Corner, Contextual Vocabulary Learning, Introduction via Literacy Materials, Mapping Exercise, Quiz Vocabulary, and Games. These strategies enhance vocabulary comprehension and retention, engage students actively in the learning process, and foster independent learning. On the other hand, the study identifies challenges faced by English teachers in teaching vocabulary. These challenges encompass time constraints, varying memorization abilities among students, and limitations in teaching resources. Teachers struggle to balance comprehensive material delivery within limited class time, address diverse memorization abilities, and overcome students' reluctance to bring physical dictionaries due to school policies.