The use of quizlet to enhance L2 vocabulary acquisition
This study aims to improve the teaching-learning process of foreign language through Quizlet –a popular digital tool for language learning. In particular, we explore the following aspects of Quizlet use among Spanish undergraduate students learning English: the effectiveness of vocabulary retention,...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) |
| Repositorio: | e_Buah Biblioteca Digital Universidad de Alcalá |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ebuah.uah.es:10017/55791 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10017/55791 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Quizlet CALL MALL English as a Foreign Language Vocabulary acquisition Inglés como lengua extranjera Adquisición de vocabulario |
| Sumario: | This study aims to improve the teaching-learning process of foreign language through Quizlet –a popular digital tool for language learning. In particular, we explore the following aspects of Quizlet use among Spanish undergraduate students learning English: the effectiveness of vocabulary retention, its impact on students’ motivation and autonomous learning. The results and conclusions obtained through a questionnaire with 30 respondents point to the success of Quizlet which has contributed in a very positive way to the learning of the vocabulary seen in the course, has helped to make the course more enjoyable, fun, and attractive, thus, improving students’ motivation, and has helped students to have a more active and autonomous role in their learning. According to the survey, 90% of participants indicate a desire to use this educational tool in other courses of the degree, and 97% consider that technology-enhanced language learning is the direction that teaching should take. |
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