USE OF QUIZLET OUTSIDE CLASS IN ENHANCING ESFL LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY LEARNING: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Quizlet, one of the applications of Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) is a free tool to learn vocabulary, concepts, and terminology through flashcards and fun games to help learners remember easily and remember for a long time. This study aims at investigating the use of the Quizlet outside classroom to improve the English vocabulary learning capacity for 11th grade students at Hoang Hoa Tham Upper Secondary School - Danang city, Vietnam. The research employed a mixed study method using quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were gathered from vocabulary tests involving 81 students and questionnaires, while the qualitative data were collected through interviews with 10 students. The results showed that Quizlet changed the vocabulary scores significantly compared to traditional methods. Most student participants agree that Quizlet is a useful tool for learning new vocabulary. In addition, it is also suggested that students should use a combination of traditional methods and Quizlet to gain the best results. Regardless of students’ perceptions, Quizletencouraged them to learn vocabulary at great frequency. They also indicated that they had high emotional engagement in using Quizlet. Quizlet was user-friendly and helped them to learn vocabulary fast. Therefore, students can use Quizlet as a useful tool in learning English vocabulary and improving their vocabulary memorization.