Vocabulary Taught Via Mobile Application Gamification: Receptive, Productive and Long-Term Usability of Words Taught Using Quizlet and Quizlet Live

Abstract

Much of the research into Quizlet to date looks at Quizlet only in a holistic or general way to determine its impact on vocabulary acquisition. This paper addresses the need for a more detailed look into exactly what impact Quizlet has on vocabulary learning. It looks at three things specificall:; the effect of vocabulary deployed via Quizlet on: 1) receptive vocabulary retention, 2) productive vocabulary use, and 3) the long-term retention and ability to use vocabulary learned via Quizlet. The study investigates the implementation of Quizlet gamified features within a basic-level English second language course. What was found is that Quizlet has a significant impact on receptive vocabulary knowledge, but a much lesser impact on productive vocabulary and long-term vocabulary retention.