Influences Affecting the English Vocabulary of Grade 7 Students of San Pablo City National High School SY 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Language is a staircase for good communication. Language is simply a basic form of communication in everyday lives. Vocabulary is a set of words within a particular language and it serves as a fundamental tool for better communication, absorbing new heights of knowledge, and exploring language. It simply connects each one of us. Factors affecting the growth of a child's vocabulary must be identified so as to find potential ways to further dig deeper in finding the hindrance of vocabulary development among students.

METHODS

The researchers use a descriptive method with the use of questionnaires which focuses on the English Vocabulary Level of Grade seven students. One hundred (100) respondents from San Pablo City National High School who are grade seven were tested. The researchers used the random sampling technique to choose the respondents.

RESULTS

The results show Peer Influence with an overall mean of 3.63, Teacher's competence with 3.977, and Attitude towards English subject with 3.578; all were interpreted as "agree". This shows that the said factors were not significantly related to the vocabulary proficiency of Grade 7 students of San Pablo City National High School S.Y. 2018-2019.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for parents' support to their children to learn and improve their skills in order for them to be motivated. It is also in need of teachers' awareness of the different innovations and strategies to motivate students. Language teachers are encouraged to provide meaningful experiences in reading and implement interventions in order to widen their skills and enhance their vocabulary as well. Studies similar to the topic or problem may be conducted to create other possible variables that may affect the English vocabulary of students and locate a more comprehensive generalized result.