Improving english vocabulary learning through Kahoot!: a quasi-experimental high school experience

• Authors: Martín Flores Quiroz , Ricardo Gutiérrez , Franco Rocha , María Paz Valenzuela , Cynthia Vilches

Abstracts

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This research investigates the effects of the use of Kahoot! to improve English vocabulary learning in an EFL context using a quasi-experimental post-test design. An experimental and a control group from two 9th grade classes participated in the study. A pre- and post-test were applied to both groups and the scores of both groups were compared to determine whether there was any variation. The interventions in each group consisted of two lessons a week for four weeks. In particular, the results of the experimental treatment indicated an improvement regarding English vocabulary knowledge using the Kahoot! app, with a significant variation and a medium effect size. In general, this suggests the necessity of implementing new strategies with the available ICTs at hand to enhance the learning of English in Chilean classrooms.

Keywords

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English vocabulary; Kahoot!; ICT; Game-based learning

• Publisher: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group & University of Nicosia
• Journal: Teaching English with Technology
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 3-13

Dates

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2021

Contributors

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Martín Flores Quiroz

• Universidad Central de Chile

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Ricardo Gutiérrez

• Universidad Central de Chile

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Franco Rocha

• Universidad Central de Chile

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María Paz Valenzuela

• Universidad Central de Chile

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Cynthia Vilches

• Universidad Central de Chile

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