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The study aims to identify which application best improves students’ English vocabulary and motivation, contributing to higher EFSET scores and stronger four English language skills. Vocabulary learning is treated as essential for speaking, writing, reading, and listening, requiring knowledge of meaning and proper context use. Qualitative questionnaires and interviews were used across two Horizon-U classes.","| Journal of Innovative and Creativity\u003Cbr>Journal Homepage: [https://joecy.org/index.php/joecy](https://joecy.org/index.php/joecy)\u003Cbr>[e-mail:](e-mail: journaljoecy@gmail.com)[ ](e-mail: journaljoecy@gmail.com)[journaljoecy@gmail.com](e-mail: journaljoecy@gmail.com) | Faculty of Education University of Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai ISSN 2775-771X (Online)\u003Cbr>ISSN 2962-570X (Printed)\u003Cbr>5 (2) 2025, Page: 15055-15064 |\n| --- | --- |\n\nA Comparative Study Of Student Perceptions On Vocabulary Learning Using Duolingo And Elsa  \nVivi Ayu Lestari 1 , Ahmad Najib Mutawally 2, Arif Budimansyah Purba 3 , Wafiqah Yasmin 4, Anwar Hilman 5,  \nWahyudi 6, Ludovikus 7  \n(Sistem Informasi, Universitas Horizon Indonesia, Jl. Pangkal Perjuangan KM 1 By Pass, Karawang, 41316, Indonesia) .  \n[Corresponding Author:](Corresponding Author: vivi.lestari.krw@horizon.ac.id)[ ](Corresponding Author: vivi.lestari.krw@horizon.ac.id)[vivi.lestari.krw@horizon.ac.id](Corresponding Author: vivi.lestari.krw@horizon.ac.id)  \n Published: July , 2025  \nABSTRACT  \nIn the current asynchronous teaching at Horizon University Indonesia, students are still using several English learning applications and media, such as Duolingo, ELSA, and others. These tools are employed as a means of remote learning specifically aimed at supporting the Global Workplace English Program (GWEP) at Horizon University. The purpose of using these media is to help Horizon students improve their English test scores (EFSET) as part of their preparation for entering the workforce, as well as to enhance their four English language skills. Based on this, we are conducting a study to determine which application is most suitable and can encourage students at Horizon-U to be more active, and motivated, and ultimately improve their vocabulary in English. Vocabulary is one of the language aspects which should be learned. Learning vocabulary is important because people can speak, write, read and listen. Moreover, people have to know the vocabulary first. It means that in learning vocabulary, people need to know and understand the meaning of vocabulary and how to use vocabulary in the right context.  \nIn this research, the researcher used qualitative methods, including questionnaires and interviews, to gather information on students’ perceptions. This study was conducted in two classes at Horizon-U, with 50 participants from GWEP 4 providing positive feedback about the Duolingo and ELSA applications. Therefore, the researcher aims to explore the students’ perceptions of using Duolingo and ELSA, focusing on the topic ―A Comparative Study of Student Perceptions on Vocabulary Learning Using Duolingo and ELSA.‖  \nKeywords: Duolingo, ELSA, GWEP, EFSET, Asynchronous, Vocabulary and Qualitative methods  \nABSTRAK  \nDalam pembelajaran asinkron saat ini di Horizon University Indonesia, mahasiswa masih menggunakan beberapa aplikasi dan media pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, seperti Duolingo, ELSA, dan lainnya. Alat-alat ini digunakan sebagaisarana pembelajaran jarak jauh yang secara khusus ditujukan untuk mendukung program Global Workplace English Program (GWEP) di Horizon University. Tujuan penggunaan media ini adalah untuk membantu mahasiswa Horizon meningkatkan skor tes Bahasa Inggris mereka (EFSET) sebagai bagian dari persiapan mereka untuk memasuki duniakerja, serta untuk meningkatkan empat keterampilan berbahasa Inggris mereka. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, kami melakukan sebuah penelitian untuk mengetahui aplikasi mana yang paling sesuai dan dapat mendorong mahasiswa Horizon-U untuk lebih aktif, termotivasi, dan pada akhirnya meningkatkan kosakata Bahasa Inggris mereka. Kosakata adalah salah satu aspek bahasa yang harus dipelajari. Mempelajari kosakata itu penting karena orang dapat berbicara, menulis, membaca dan mendengarkan. Lebih lanjut, seseorang harus mengetahui kosakata terlebih dahulu. 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