263-273 THE USE OF HOT POTATO GAMES TO ENGAGE STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING VOCABULARY

Abstract

In recent years, globalization has worldwide. This one impacts the education world as well. English is as one of parts in globalization age which has big role in supporting globalization era. Particularly in learning process. Basic English is one of things should be learned by the students well. This research aimed at presenting the students’ responses in the use of hot potato games to engage students’ interest in learning vocabulary. Five students of fifth grades of SDN Sukabakti had participated in this research in three meetings. This research emphasized qualitative method to obtain the research data. The result showed that five students of fifth grades of SDN Sukabakti got a positive response towards hot potato games as one of ways which can help them in learning English process, especially is about vocabulary.