Title:
IMPROVING NON-ENGLISH MAJORS’ VOCABULARY RETENTION THROUGH ONLINE TEACHING TOOL WORDWALL

Authors:
Nguyen Thi Hong Chuyen , Pham Bach Duong and Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Vietnam

Abstract:
This study investigates the effectiveness of using the online teaching tool Wordwall in improving vocabulary retention among non-English majors and the students’ attitudes towards this website after using it in six weeks. A pre-experimental design was employed, involving 23 first-year students majoring in pedagogics at Thai Nguyen University of Education. Participants joined in an experimental group, which involved Wordwall website application. The intervention lasted for seven weeks, including pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires to evaluate vocabulary retention and students’ attitudes. After the experiment, the group showed a significant improvement in vocabulary test scores. Moreover, survey results revealed positive attitudes of the Wordwall tool. The study concludes that the use of Wordwall can be an effective tool in promoting vocabulary retention for non-English majors. These findings highlight the potential of digital platforms to enhance language learning in education and provide suggestions for integrating educational technology into English teaching practices.