Collaborative Learning facilitated by Quizlet to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition and Reading Comprehension

Abstract

The aim of this research is to introduce collaborative learning facilitated by Quizlet as an effective, collaborative, engaging and interactive vocabulary learning tool. Based on that, a quantitative study guided by a pre-experimental research design was used. The study included 31 graduate students from an Ecuadorian university. The instruments used to collect the data included a vocabulary test, the Cambridge reading comprehension KET test, and a survey. The data from the pre- and post-tests were analyzed through a paired sample t-test analysis of the variable to compare the mean of student’s performance. The outcomes of the study revealed that both, knowledge of vocabulary and reading comprehension, were increased, which indicated that the development of vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension go together. This article provides EFL language teachers and students with an effective tool to create a language learning environment that fosters scaffolding, collaboration, interaction, and active participation. The results also demonstrated that the use of Quizlet positively impacts students’ attitudes and perspectives to learn vocabulary