The Effectiveness of Using the Web Tool Vocaroo on Vocabulary Learning in A1 English Learners
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vocabulary learning, A1 learners, EFL teaching, web tools, audio recording, vocarooResumen
This study investigated the effectiveness of the web tool Vocaroo on vocabulary learning in A1 English learners. An action research design with a mixed-methods explanatory sequential approach was employed, conducted at a public educational institution in Quito, Ecuador. Thirty A1-level students participated over 4 weeks (8 sessions). Instruments included a vocabulary pre-test and post-test, a Likert scale survey based on Self-Determination Theory, and a researcher's learning log. Results showed a significant improvement in vocabulary scores from 11.8 to 24.6 out of 30 (108.5% increase, p < 0.001), with a very large effect size (Cohen's d = 2.8). The survey revealed high motivation and engagement (overall mean = 4.6/5), and 100% of students expressed desire to continue using Vocaroo. A strong positive correlation (r = 0.72, p < 0.01) was found between motivation and vocabulary gains. Thematic analysis of the learning log identified five themes: progressive increase in engagement, reduction of speaking anxiety, development of autonomy, overcoming technical barriers, and positive transformation of classroom dynamics.
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