Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning and Ability of Retention through the Use of CALL
Keywords:
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), CALL Lesson, SatisfactionAbstract
The purposes of this study were 1) to study enhancement in learning English vocabulary through the use of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 2) to study retention of the recall vocabulary after learning English vocabulary through CALL lesson 3) to study student’s satisfaction towards the CALL lesson. The instruments consisted of 1) CALL lesson 2) Pre test and post test 3) The delayed vocabulary 4) Questionnaire. The finding revealed that the immediate vocabulary tests show enhancement in learning English vocabulary through the use of CALL was 83.25%. Retention of the recall vocabulary after learning English vocabulary through CALL was satisfactory. Students’ satisfaction was strongly agree all aspects in CALL lesson.
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