Using flashcards to improve students’ learning vocabulary at sunrise Language Centre: Master's thesis

Abstract

The use of flashcards is seen to be an enjoyable strategy for pupils to boost their vocabulary retention Nakata, T. (2019). The purpose of this study was to look into how the researcher used flashcard-based techniques to improve KET-level students' vocabulary retention, as well as the students' opinions and attitudes toward using flashcard-based techniques to improve vocabulary retention and the difficulties they faced during their learning process. The study lasted four weeks and involved 18 KET students from an entire class at a language center in Ba Ria Vung Tau province. Data from vocabulary tests, questionnaires, students' self-evaluation checklists, and students' reflections were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The results of the tests and student reflections demonstrated that flashcard-based strategies contributed significantly to the students' vocabulary recall. The results of the surveys, student self-evaluation checklists, and student comments revealed that the students had favorable attitudes toward and enthusiastic ideas about their vocabulary retention as a result of the teacher's use of flashcard-based strategies. The participants also revealed that they faced a variety of challenges during the learning process.