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The Efficacy of English Vocabulary Builder and VocAPP English Flashcards Applications on EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Retention and Recall
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Simin Anbarshahi *   , Asma Bagal Gorbani |
| HUMAN SCIENCES faculty, AZARBAIJAN SHAHID MADANI UNIVERSITY, Tabriz, |
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This study highlights the pivotal role of mobile phones in education, with particular emphasis on vocabulary acquisition in contemporary EFL/ESL classrooms through the use of two prominent applications. To ensure a homogeneous sample, 180 intermediate learners were selected from an initial pool of 270 individuals on the basis of their scores on the NELSON test, specifically those whose scores fell within one standard deviation above or below the mean. Subsequently, the Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS) test was administered to assess participants’ existing vocabulary proficiency. Then, the participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: two experimental groups and one control group. One experimental group utilized the English Vocabulary Builder application, while another experimental group employed the VocAPP English Flashcards application. Following the intervention period, all participants completed an identical post-test to evaluate their vocabulary learning. Te second post-test was administered six days after the intervention to assess participants' vocabulary retention. Analysis of the collected data demonstrated that learners who used the VocAPP English Flashcards application achieved significantly higher scores compared to those in the other groups. These indicated results a statistically significant effect of the application on long-term vocabulary retention, leading to the rejection of the third null hypothesis. This outcome also indicates a meaningful difference between the two applications, which may be attributed to the user-friendly interface of the VocAPP English Flashcards and its incorporation of flashcard creation as an innovative and engaging vocabulary learning strategy.
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| Keywords: Vocabulary Recall, vocabulary Retention, Vocabulary Builder Application, VocAPP English Flashcards Application |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/12/3 | Accepted: 2026/02/5 | Published: 2024/09/21
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