The use of visual aids in English language learning is becoming an increasingly important approach to bridge students' understanding of abstract materials such as grammar and phrasal verbs. This study aims to explain the extent to which the use of visual aids can improve students' understanding, as well as describe the perceptions of teachers and students on the effectiveness of their use in the teaching and learning process. The research method and a descriptive data collection used techniques in the form of classroom observation, in-depth interviews, and open-ended questionnaires. The research subjects involved one English teacher and 30 students of class XII SMA Negeri 13 Semarang. The results showed that the use of visual aids such as pictures significantly helped students in understanding the material, increased learning focus, and encouraged active participation in class. As many as 79.33% of students stated that visual aids made learning easier to understand and more interesting. Teachers also rated visual aids as very helpful in explaining complex concepts, although they still face some technical obstacles such as limited tools and networks. This research confirms that visual media is not just a complement, but an important component in effective, contextual and interactive learning.
Keywords: English Language Learning, Learning Strategies, Material Understanding, Visual Media