QUIZLET IN THE EFL CLASSROOM:
ENHANCING ACADEMIC VOCABULARY ACQUISITION
OF JAPANESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
QUIZLET IN THE EFL CLASSROOM:
ENHANCING ACADEMIC VOCABULARY ACQUISITION
OF JAPANESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Author(s): Gilbert DizonSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning
Published by: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group and The University of Nicosia
Keywords: Computer-Assisted Language Learning; mobile-assisted language learning; vocabulary
Summary/Abstract: This study examined the efficacy of using Quizlet, a popular online study tool, to develop L2 English vocabulary. A total of 9 Japanese university EFL students participated in the study. The learners studied Coxhead’s (2001) academic vocabulary list (AWL) via Quizlet over the course of 10 weeks. Results of the pre- and post-tests revealed that the learners were able to make statistically significant gains. Moreover, a questionnaire administered by the researcher indicated that the students had positive perceptions of Quizlet to study L2 vocabulary. Specifically, all three constructs studied – perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and behavioral intention to use Quizlet – had mean scores greater than 4 on a 5-point Likert scale, indicating a high-level of agreement. Based on these findings, the author supports the use of Quizlet in the EFL classroom.
Journal: Teaching English with Technology
- Issue Year: 16/2016
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 40-56
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English