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Lee, Jang Ho; Lee, Hansol – Language Learning, 2022
This article reports a meta-analysis of studies on the effects of teachers' verbal lexical explanation (TVLE), as one type of lexical focus on form, on second language vocabulary learning. The dataset for this meta-analysis included 14 studies, representing a total of 36 independent samples (N = 3,304). The results of this study reveal that TVLE…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Meta Analysis, Lexicology
Anne-Marie Sénécal; Walcir Cardoso – Language Learning & Technology, 2024
A growing body of literature on the pedagogical effectiveness of clickers in a second language (L2) context has revealed that clickers can promote learning. However, the extent to which clickers play a role in L2 acquisition compared to other pedagogical approaches lacks consensus; in addition, most research has focused on adult learners and has…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Vocabulary Development, Second Language Instruction, Grade 8
Jodi M. Tommerdahl; Chrystal Sapphire Dragonflame; Amanda A. Olsen – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
A systematic review examining the efficacy of commercially available foreign language-learning apps (FLL) was completed. A database search of ERIC, PsychINFO, and LearnTechLib produced 1,786 journal articles. After applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria based on Burston's seminal study (2015) requiring a minimum number of 10…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Paola Mannarelli; Raquel Serrano – Language Learning Journal, 2024
Pop songs have been claimed to provide a noteworthy source of second language (L2) input. While listening to songs in English is one of the most commonly reported out-of-class activities among EFL learners, little research exists as to how different teaching approaches to the use of songs in the EFL class can enhance students' vocabulary learning.…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Music, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Muneera Muftah – MEXTESOL Journal, 2023
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of implementing animated videos to enhance vocabulary comprehension among English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. A total of sixty primary students in the fourth Grade at a public primary school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) participated in this study. They were taking EFL…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 4, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Xin Yuan; Xuan Tang – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2025
Aim: From the perspective of cognitive load theory, the present study examined the relative effectiveness of the sequential use of L1 and bilingual subtitles on incidental English vocabulary learning. Methods: A total of 162 upper-intermediate Chinese learners of English as a foreign language watched an English clip in one of 4 subtitling…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Recall (Psychology), Native Language, Second Language Learning
Nafiseh Salehi – Discover Education, 2025
In order for educators to be highly effective, they must be aware of how technology can enhance the teaching and learning process. Recently, augmented reality (AR) technology has gained significant attention and been widely adopted across disciplines. The aim of this study was to explore junior high school English teachers' perspectives and…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Teaching Methods, Simulated Environment, Junior High School Teachers
Batlle Rodríguez, Jaume; Vicenta González Argüello, María – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2023
Gamification is a methodological strategy that has been applied for several years in the field of modern language learning. It is employed primarily to increase students' motivation by incorporating game elements into an otherwise didactic context. Research into the use of gamification in language teaching has focused largely on characterizing the…
Descriptors: Gamification, Spanish, Student Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness
Suphasa Phupunna; Nareerat Hongsamsibkao – Journal of Education and Learning, 2024
This study investigates the effects of combining blooket games with active learning to improve Chinese vocabulary memorization in first-year Chinese Language Teaching students at Rajabhat Mahasarakham University. This approach aimed to make learning more engaging for Thai students. The intervention involved 26 participants and vocabulary…
Descriptors: Chinese, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Materials
Wee Ling Choo; Lee Luan Ng – Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), 2024
While vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) have primarily been taught in physical classroom settings, the potential for applying strategy training in an online environment remains under-explored. With the rising acceptance of remote education, there is a need to investigate the impacts of applying strategy training in online contexts. Hence, this…
Descriptors: MOOCs, Educational Technology, Videoconferencing, Vocabulary Development
Alsina Naudi, Anna – L2 Journal, 2022
One of the major challenges for any L2 teacher is to integrate vocabulary components into a course. Determining what words to select in order to satisfy the goals of the course and what instructional methodology best suits the purpose of vocabulary learning are not easy tasks. Even more difficult is dealing with the formulaic terminology of a…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Vocabulary Development
Saleh, Alaa Mamoun; Ahmed Althaqafi, Abeer Sultan – SAGE Open, 2022
Vocabulary is an essential element of English language learning. There are many strategies, which teachers can use in teaching vocabulary, especially to young learners. One of these strategies is using educational games to teach vocabulary more effectively. The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to investigate the effect of using educational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Vocabulary Development, Educational Games
A. Pradheepa; K. Gurusamy; T. Pushpanathan – Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2025
This meta-analysis aims to investigate gamification's impact on improving tertiary-level second-language learners' lexical repertoire. Forty-seven peer-reviewed works were evaluated for this analysis. The analysis focused on determining the effectiveness of gamified learning environments in the context of improving vocabulary and learning and…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Game Based Learning, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Neda M. Maenza; Tijana Gajic – Research in Pedagogy, 2024
Innovative concepts coupled with cutting-edge digital advancements have ushered in a transformative era for English language learners worldwide. This research delves into the efficacy of the WordUp mobile application in facilitating the acquisition of new English vocabulary. The application has notably organized English words based on their…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Gao, Ya-Ling; Wang, Fei-Yu; Lee, Sy-Ying – Language Teaching Research, 2023
Storytelling is a well-established literary practice in language classrooms. However, approaches influencing its effectiveness and efficiency have rarely been investigated. This study compared the effects of three storytelling approaches on the vocabulary acquisition and response patterns of third-grade students of English as a foreign language…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Grade 3