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The Effectiveness of Flashcards in Vocabulary Instruction for English as a Second Language Online Classes

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  • H.K.P.Dineshika

    (Department of Commerce and Financial Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.)

  • Dr R.R.Jayasinghe

    (Department of English Language Teaching, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.)

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Vocabulary learning and teaching are crucial aspects of second language education. In Sri Lanka, various strategies have been employed to teach vocabulary to English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, with flashcards being one notable method. Flashcards are simple visual aids that help engage and motivate students in a classroom setting. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of flashcards on vocabulary learning for secondary-level ESL students during online classes. Fifty students from grades 6 and 7 at a central college in the Hambantota district participated in the six-week study. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests and analyzed using SPSS. The findings revealed that while wordlist strategies and flashcards were beneficial for vocabulary learning, flashcards proved to be the most effective method. Consequently, it is recommended that secondary-level teachers incorporate more vocabulary teaching sessions using flashcards during online classes.

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  • H.K.P.Dineshika & Dr R.R.Jayasinghe, 2024. "The Effectiveness of Flashcards in Vocabulary Instruction for English as a Second Language Online Classes," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(10), pages 1626-1634, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:10:p:1626-1634
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