The Effect of Using Duolingo Application as Mobile Assisted Language Learning in Coastal Areas
Keywords:
Effect, Duolingo application, vocabulary skillsAbstract
Vocabulary acquisition plays a fundamental role in language development. This study focuses on comparing the effectiveness of vocabulary learning with and without Duolingo application. Furthermore, the study also aims to identify the most problematic English word class for students in the context of Mobile Assisted Language Learning. This research study employed a quantitative design. The sample of the study is 30 seventh-grade students from class VII-A. The research instruments included vocabulary tests and a questionnaire. The data collection process involved administering the pre-test, followed by the treatment using the Duolingo application, and finally conducting the post-test. The data was analyzed using SPSS 25.0, including N-Gain, normality, and homogeneity tests. The findings showed that the use of Duolingo had a significant positive effect on enhancing students' vocabulary abilities. After utilizing the Duolingo application, the post-test results demonstrated a significant improvement in the students' vocabulary skills. The paired sample t-test further confirmed the effectiveness of Duolingo in enhancing vocabulary proficiency. Moreover, the study also identified adverbs as the most problematic English word class for the students.
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