Quizlet as an Electronic Flashcard to Assist Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

The ubiquity and advancement of technology have given a positive impact on the elevation of education quality, including Foreign Language (FL) vocabulary learning. Among all types of educational technology, the literature has highlighted the merits of using Quizlet to assist the process of teaching and learning FL vocabulary. However, the extent to which the use of this particular learning media has benefits or challenges remains under-reviewed in the last decade. This paper reports on the opportunities and challenges of using Quizlet to learn foreign language vocabulary. The articles reviewed were selected from scientific journals published in 2016-2021 in the Google Scholar database. PRISMA diagram was employed to obtain the relevant articles. The results of the analysis of twenty articles revealed that Quizlet could be a useful means for assisting the students' vocabulary learning process, resulting in a better learning outcome. This was supported by the interesting features suitable for accomplishing various learning activities. The existence of Quizlet could be a good alternative for streamlining students' language learning process outside of classroom learning. However, it was noted that the loss of internet connection was the main challenge. This paper ends with a recommendation for future research to explore the use of Quizlet in a more comprehensive manner in the foreign language learning and teaching context.

Quantifying cognitive and affective impacts of Quizlet on learning outcomes: a systematic review and comprehensive meta-analysis

“…This confidence and ease of recall provided by Quizlet can not only make and enhance the learning experience more effective, but can also contribute to a positive learning environment, in line with self-efficacy theory, which suggests that belief in one’s ability to succeed in certain situations or perform a task can significantly influence learning outcomes ( Laufer and Hulstijn, 2001 ). The application of Quizlet has been found to contribute to the development of linguistic intelligence, enriching students’ vocabulary banks and enhancing their vocabulary mastery, thereby impacting vocabulary retention ( Lubis et al, 2022 ). The use of Quizlet as a learning resource has also been recognized as an effort to develop the digital literacy of learners and motivate them to learn, further contributing to its impact on vocabulary retention ( Setiawan and Putro, 2021 ).…”

“…The lack of quantitative studies measuring student attitudes towards the Quizlet application is further supported by ( Mykytka, 2023 ), who highlighted the focus on vocabulary acquisition and the limited investigation of the effect of Quizlet on other skills. On the other hand, there are many qualitative studies proving that the Quizlet application increases student attitude and motivation positively ( Chien, 2015 ; Dizon, 2016 ; Alastuey and Nemeth, 2020 ; Setiawan and Wiedarti, 2020 ; Lubis et al, 2022 ; Nguyen et al, 2022 ; Pham, 2022 ; Zeitlin and Sadhak, 2022 ). Qualitative studies supporting the positive impact of Quizlet on student attitude and motivation emphasize the subjective and experiential dimensions of learning with digital tools and reveal that the effectiveness of these tools can be significantly affected by students’ perceptions and experiences.…”