STRENGTHENING ARABIC VOCABULARY RETENTION THROUGH THE SILENT WAY METHOD: SYNERGY OF SCHOLARLY TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN THE ALBI APPLICATION

Siswi Yohana, Aida Zavirah Fayruza, Asep Ahmad Saepudin

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Abstract: Mastery of vocabulary is a fundamental foundation in learning Arabic, especially for first-year students enrolled in the ALBI (Al-‘Arabiyyah li an-Naṭiqin bi al-Lughah al-Indunisiyyah) Application as an intensive program to strengthen their language competence. However, weak vocabulary retention often becomes a challenge that hinders the fluency of the learning process and the comprehensive acquisition of language skills. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Silent Way Method as an innovative instructional strategy to enhance students’ vocabulary memory while emphasizing the synergy between the scholarly tradition of Arabic and modern learning approaches. The Silent Way Method highlights students’ active roles through the use of visual media, symbols, colors, and non-verbal instructions, thus encouraging them to discover, understand, and memorize vocabulary independently and contextually. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques include direct observation of the learning process of students in the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, particularly in Class A of the ALBI Application at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, in-depth interviews with lecturers and participating students, and documentation studies. The data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The findings show that the implementation of the Silent Way Method significantly contributes to improving students’ vocabulary retention, encouraging active participation, and building students’ confidence in language practice. The synergy between innovative approaches and the scholarly tradition of Arabic is expected to serve as an adaptive, relevant, and sustainable learning model. These findings are expected to provide practical contributions for lecturers, program managers, and curriculum developers in designing more effective Arabic language teaching strategies in the modern era.

Keywords: ALBI Application, Arabic Vocabulary, Learning Innovation, Scholarly Tradition, Silent Way.

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