The Impact of Quizlet on the Transferability of Vocabulary in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners: Student Perspectives

¹ Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin, Mechanical Engineering Department 70123 Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
² Lambung Mangkurat University, English Department, 70123 Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: rahmapitria@poliban.ac.id

Abstract

Proficiency in vocabulary is a crucial skill for engineering students as it facilitates comprehension of engineering manuals and other literature predominantly composed in English. The efficacy of the classical method in enhancing vocabulary proficiency is regarded as leading to the development of an android-based Quizlet application as a potential solution to address this issue. This study aims to examine students’ perceptions regarding the effectiveness of Quizlet as a self-study tool for enhancing their proficiency in Engineering English vocabulary. The research utilized a quantitative descriptive methodology. The study employed questionnaires administered through Google Forms as the primary instruments. These questionnaires were distributed to twenty-five students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering program at Banjarmasin State Polytechnic. The present study employed a descriptive approach to analyze the data, utilizing the Likert scale as a measurement tool. According to the study’s findings, it has been established that most students exhibit a favorable reaction toward using the Quizlet application. Approximately 48.7% of the respondents’ answers agreed with each posed question, while a mere 1.4% expressed a strong disagreement. The findings indicate that using the Quizlet application as a learning tool on the Android platform can potentially enhance vocabulary retention.