Memrise App and Writing Skills

Abstract

This study examined the effect of the Memrise application on the development of writing skills among 10th-grade EFL students at Unidad Educativa “La Granja.” CEBLAG. A quantitative, preexperimental design was applied, using a single group of twelve students who completed a pretest and a post-test adapted from the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Writing section. The A2 Writing Assessment rubric was used to evaluate four criteria: Use of English, Content, Organization, and Language. The interventions consisted of a series of vocabulary and writing activities implemented through Memrise to reinforce lexical acquisition and support written production. The pre-test results revealed that students had difficulties in coherence, organization, and vocabulary range, demonstrating a need for a pedagogical tool that could enhance these areas. After the intervention, the post-test scores showed clear improvement across most criteria, with notable progress in Organization and Content. The paired samples t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test, indicating that the use of Memrise contributed positively to students’ writing performance. The findings demonstrate that Memrise is an effective digital resource for strengthening writing skills in EFL contexts, as it promotes vocabulary development, grammatical accuracy, and greater coherence in written texts. The study concludes that integrating mobile-assisted learning tools can enhance motivation, autonomy, and overall performance in writing tasks.