The Impact of Using Technology in the ESL Classroom

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Filiz Resat Akkilinc

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Acquiring English as a second language is a difficult step for many students because they may not necessarily respond effectively to traditional classroom instruction and guidance. With the emergence of many mobile technologies, their application in the classroom has become increasingly prevalent. Therefore, teachers must examine these options as they build lessons to educate their students in a second language. The use of a mobile app known as Duolingo was examined as part of classroom instruction one day per week as well as practice four times per week outside of the classroom. Based upon a cross-sectional study and the administration of pre and post-tests in English vocabulary, most subjects in a ninth-grade class where Turkish is the primary language spoken improved their scores in English vocabulary. This study provides additional support in examining the use of mobile apps in classrooms and beyond to acquire English language skills for students across many age groups.

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