IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY RETENTION THROUGH USING QUIZLET: AN ACTION RESEARCH AT HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

This action research aimed to investigate the effects of using Quizlet on improving students’ vocabulary retention. Thirty students of grade 11A1 at Thai Nguyen high school in Thai Nguyen province were chosen. The data was collected by vocabulary tests and questionnaire to answer the research question. The findings showed that Quizlet application had a positive effect on the students’ vocabulary retention. Students used Quizlet application in learning their vocabulary at class or at home and they were interested in applying this application in learning English vocabulary. Data from the vocabulary tests scores and questionnaire demonstrated that Quizlet application helped the 11th-grade students improve their vocabulary retention. Based on the results, the researcher gave the effect of using Quizlet application in students’ vocabulary retention and made some suggestions for teachers and students to apply and use Quizlet application effectively in teaching and learning English lessons in order to improve the students’ word retention.