Open AccessQuizlet as a Tool for Enhancing Autonomous Learning of English Vocabulary
Author(s) -
Thanh Thuy Nguyen,
Dinh Tri Nguyen,
Dang Le Quoc Khanh Nguyen,
Huy Ngo Hoang,
Thi Thanh Xuan Le
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asiacall online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1936-9859
DOI - 10.54855/acoj221319
Subject(s) - vocabulary , meaning (existential) , vocabulary learning , english vocabulary , computer science , language acquisition , mathematics education , field (mathematics) , english language , psychology , linguistics , philosophy , mathematics , pure mathematics , psychotherapist
L2 vocabulary learning seems to be one of the biggest challenges for many language major students as lexical knowledge involves productive understanding of its many components, including the form, meaning, and application of the terms (Nation, 2001). It is, therefore, necessary to find appropriate language education tactics and instruments for the successful and efficient acquisition of this aspect of the L2. Among advancements in the field of educational technology, Quizlet was invented with the hope that learners could effectively acquire L2 vocabulary in the absence of the teacher. In this study, the researchers want to figure out if Quizlet is helpful in assisting students in learning English vocabulary. They would also like to identify the difficulties that learners may encounter when using the application for their self-study. A quantitative survey was conducted on 100 English major freshmen and sophomores at a university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Results reveal that Quizlet plays an active role in facilitating self-study of English vocabulary. A remarkable finding is that an application seems to provide an entertaining learning environment, which in turn enhances learning motivation. Besides, a couple of limitations of the app, namely distracting ads and limited mobile learning functionality, have also been identified.