Learners’ perceptions on whatsapp integration as a learning tool to develop EFL vocabulary for speaking skill

Ishtiaq Khan, Raja Muhammad and Noor Raha, Mohd Radzuan and Farooqi, Shahzad-ul-Hassan and Shahbaz, Muhammad and Khan, Mohammad Seemab (2021) Learners’ perceptions on whatsapp integration as a learning tool to develop EFL vocabulary for speaking skill. International Journal of Language Education, 5 (2). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2548-8457. (Published)

[img]
Preview
Pdf (Open access)
Learners’ perceptions on whatsapp integration as a learning tool to develop efl.pdf
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution.

Download (733kB) | Preview

Abstract

Technology integration has a great impact on learners’ learning styles and everyday life, where various encouraging responses come across in language learning institutions through the use of mobile technology. WhatsApp application instantly transfers information in different modes. At the present time it can be effectively used as a platform to engage learners with conventional classroom setting. The present study is an attempt to investigate learners’ attitudes towards WhatsApp application and their intention for future use. 32 EFL learners were exposed to learn vocabulary by the use of WhatsApp application for a period of 6 weeks. Data were collected by using questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The result exhibited higher levels (M= 4.4 and Mode 4.37) of the mean scores of the learners’ perception and (M= 4.3) on WhatsApp Usage attitudes. The finding of the study indicated that learners expressed positive attitudes in using WhatsApp applications for vocabulary development. The present study also suggests that the integration of WhatsApp should be fortified to learners, instructors and institutions in developing other language learning process.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords: Attitudes; MALL; Perceptions; Spoken vocabulary; Vocabulary
Subjects: P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
P Language and Literature > PE English
Faculty/Division: Center for Modern Languages
Depositing User: Mr Muhamad Firdaus Janih@Jaini
Date Deposited: 27 May 2022 06:51
Last Modified: 27 May 2022 06:51
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/32841
Download Statistic: View Download Statistics

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item