Using Wordwall online tool to Engage HUFLIT first-year students with Learning English Vocabulary

Abstract

This study examines the application of Wordwall in engaging first-year students at the University of Foreign Languages - Information Technology to learn English vocabulary. Participants included two teachers working at HUFLIT school who have experience with using Wordwall. Both teachers took part in semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. Research results show that Wordwall helps students engage in vocabulary learning in terms of emotion, behavior, and cognition engagement. From the teacher’s perception, even though Wordwall has some limitations because of its reliance on the Internet and participating devices, it is still a really powerful tool for increasing student engagement in their vocabulary lessons.