enriching students' vocabulary using theme based youtube video

perpustakaan.uns.ac.iddigilib.uns.ac.id 12c. LengthThe length of the clip is important. It shouldn’t be long, perhaps between 30seconds and 10 minutes depending on the learning objective.d. Appropriateness of ContentThe content should be suitable for young learners. It should also be suitablefor viewing in all cultures.e. Level of MaturityChildren mature very quickly. It is should be matched with their level ofmaturity in order to make them understand the concepts in the video.f. Availability of Related MaterialsMany authentic videos now come with ready made materials that can be usedfor language teaching. Other videos may have been adapted from books,which could be used in the classroom to support the video.4. Teaching Vocabulary Using YouTube VideoVideo can be a valuable and possibly underused classroom tool. Although,there is always the temptation to simply put a video on at the end of term and letthe students watch a film without even challenging them to be actively involved.According to Sherman (2003: 1), video allow us to introduce any aspect ofreal life into the language learning environment, contextualizing the learningprocess. Besides, it can be used in many different instructional settings, from theclassroom to online distance learning campuses. The great value of video lies inits combination of sounds, images, and sometimes text (in the form of subtitles),together with the socio-cultural information about habits, traditions, culture, etc.All this makes it a very comprehensible tool for teaching vocabulary to foreignlanguage students.Furthermore, adapted from Willis' 6 roles for video (1983: 45), there arefour possible roles for video: a) developing listening skills - listening for globalunderstanding, listening for detail; b) to provide information - to provide contentrelevant to students' needs and interests; c) presenting or reinforcing language -commit to user