APPLYING ASSOCIATION TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO THE EFL STUDENTS
This paper pointed toward examining the application of association technique in showing EFL vocabulary to the students. This exploration utilized a cooperative study hall activity research plan and it was carried out as cycles comprising of four significant advances: arranging, executing, noticing and reflecting. The subject of the exploration was 50 students in Indonesia. The instruments used to gather information were test, perception agendas, and field notes. This exploration was finished in two cycles in light of the fact that the aftereffects of the examination in the primary cycle didn't meet the rules of accomplishment. Every one of cycle involves four gatherings. The discoveries of the exploration showed that the applying of strategy in training English can build students' vocabulary dominance. This is appeared by the students' fruitful rate in cycle I was 22 (44%), in Cycle II and the quantity of the students who got scores at any rate 6.5 or more noteworthy was 41 (82%). Likewise, the students gave positive reaction toward the perception agenda result, in particular: eagerness, inspiration, interest, reaction, and progress. It very well may be reasoned that the association technique is successful and material in educating vocabulary.