DUOLINGO PLATFORM AND ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Abstract

The research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of online educational platforms, particularly the Duolingo platform, in facilitating vocabulary learning within the context of English language education for third-year students at the Unidad Educativa Huambaló. By employing a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, the study conducted pre-tests and post-tests on two study groups: a control group and an experimental group. Additionally, a survey was administered to gauge students' perceptions of the Duolingo platform. A non-probabilistic sample of 28 students was selected for the study, and a standardized instrument was used to assess their performance and gather evaluation data. To analyze the collected data and test the research hypotheses, parametric analysis, specifically the Rho Spearman coefficient, was employed using Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, a survey was conducted to investigate students' perceptions of the Duolingo platform. The survey utilized a Likert scale with five statements, adapted from Manu's (2016) research, to measure students' opinions and attitudes toward the usage of Duolingo. This questionnaire helped the researcher understand the level of enjoyment students derived from learning English vocabulary through the Duolingo platform. Overall, the research findings indicated that the implementation of the Duolingo platform effectively facilitated the acquisition of new vocabulary within the English language. These results contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the use of online educational platforms, particularly highlighting the positive outcomes of integrating Duolingo into language learning xii programs. Educators and students alike can benefit from these findings, as they provide insights into more effective and engaging language learning experiences. By utilizing online educational platforms like Duolingo, teachers can leverage technology to enhance their teaching methods and provide students with an interactive and engaging learning environment. This important research emphasizes the significance of incorporating such platforms into language learning curricula to improve students' vocabulary acquisition and make the learning process more dynamic.