The Use of Quizlet in Teaching Vocabulary to 9^th Grade EFL Students

ABSTRACT

In recent years, numerous innovative tools such as digital and online flashcards have emerged in the education field to meet the needs of digital natives. Therefore, the current study, it was aimed at investigating the impact of a digital flashcard tool, Quizlet, on the vocabulary acquisition of Turkish EFL learners. Besides, learners’ perception of using Quizlet was investigated through a semi-structured interview with 26 participants. An experimental mixed methods research design was implemented to gather data. Pre and post-tests were adapted from Laufer and Goldstein (2004) and Webb (2009). The tests were implemented in two groups to evaluate the effectiveness of Quizlet on vocabulary learning. The findings of this research indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between the Quizlet group learners’ pre and post-test scores. When the Quizlet group and regular class were compared, it was found that both increased their scores at different rates. Secondly, the results of the interviews supported that more than half of the participants’ opinions of using Quizlet were mostly positive. The study concluded that teachers should evaluate and try digital tools as learning resources for today’s learners as digital natives.