The implications of using intelligent flashcards to improve learners’ vocabulary knowledge

The primary purpose of this study was to explore the possible effect of using intelligent flashcards on learners’ vocabulary improvement. 41 advanced learners of English as a foreign language participated in the study. The learners were preparing for TOEFL exam and worked on Mosaic book. After checking their homogeneity in terms of language proficiency and vocabulary knowledge, learners participated in a pre-test exam. The treatment included the use of Anki application to learn and remember 446 essential TOEFL words. After three weeks, learners participated in a post-test exam. The results of the paired-samples t-test and effect size revealed that learners outperformed in their post-test as compared with their pre-test. According to the findings, Anki program was beneficial in increasing learners’ vocabulary knowledge. Learners were able to do the entire study skill activity at their own pace and time using their own learning styles and strategies and receive immediate feedback on their learning. The implications were discussed

Keywords:

vocabulary , Anki , mobile , application , TOEFL