USING QUIZLET IN VOCABULARY LEARNING - EXPERIENCES FROM THAI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Master of Arts Independent Study

Sep 28, 2026

This study explored sixty-two Thai high school students' opinions about using Quizlet, a vocabulary learning application providing study and game features such as electronic flashcards. Frequency of use, perceived benefits, and experienced challenges were examined across individual features. Questionnaire and semi-structured interview data showed students were satisfied with Quizlet for vocabulary learning and reported no signs of distraction or interruption. Match emerged as the most popular feature, improving effective memorization with less time, while Write was viewed as unhelpful due to spelling requirements.

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Reading Time3 h 12 min

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Abstract

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Background

Scope and objective

Research questions

Definitions of Terms

Significance of the study

Limitations

Organization of the study

CHAPTER 2 Literature Review

Theoretical framework

Previous studies on Quizlet

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY

Participants and settings

Data collection tools

Data analysis

Ethical concerns

Data collection procedure

CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

Background information of the participants (Demographic)

Participants' satisfaction towards the use of Quizlet

Participants' favorite feature

Benefits and challenges the students experience using Quizlet features

CHAPTER 5 Conclusions

Limitations of the research

Summary

Conclusions

Recommendations

Appendices

LIST OF FIGURES

USING QUIZLET IN VOCABULARY LEARNING: EXPERIENCES FROM THAI HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS BY NIPATHORN SANGTUPTIM AN INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THEREQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS INENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING LANGUAGE INSTITUTE THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 COPYRIGHT OF THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Ref. code: 25616021042210GCK USING QUIZLET IN VOCABULARY LEARNING: EXPERIENCES FROM THAI HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS BY NIPATHORN SANGTUPTIM AN INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THEREQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS INENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING LANGUAGE INSTITUTE THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 COPYRIGHT OF THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY Ref. code: 25616021042210GCK i | Independent Study Paper Title | USING QUIZLET IN VOCABULARYLEARNING: EXPERIENCES FROM THAIHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | | --- | --- | | Author | Ms. Nipathorn Sangtuptim | | Degree | Master of Arts | | Major Field/Faculty/University | English Language TeachingLanguage InstituteThammasat University | | Independent Study Paper Advisor | Preechaya Mongkolhutthi, Ph.D. | | Academic Year | 2018 | # ABSTRACT This study explored a group of sixty two high school students ‟ opinions about the useof Quizlet, a learning application providing study and games features (e.g., electronicflashcards) . The frequency of usage, benefits, and challenges that they experiencedwhen using each feature of the application were also examined. Data fromquestionnaires and semi-structured interviews illustrated that the students (N=62) were satisfied (M=5, SD=0.94) with the use of Quizlet for their vocabulary learning.There were no signs that this application was distracting and interrupting theirlearning. In particular, Match was the most popular feature. Most of the participantsrevealed that this feature helped them to remember new vocabulary effectively withlesser time. However, the same participants mentioned the difficulties faced duringthe use of such an application. They shared the opinion that the Write feature was nothelpful since it required them to spell the vocabulary according to the definitiongenerated by the application. This paper further encourages more homogenous studyon implementing Quizlet into teaching and learning in wider contexts. Keyword: Computer-assisted language learning, CALL, Mobile-assisted languagelearning. MALL. Quizlet Ref. code: 25616021042210GCK ii # ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This independent study was the most challenging part of my Masters life.It took time, courage, and effort to get it completed. This paper would not be completewithout these important people. First, I appreciate and would like to thank my advisor, PreechayaMongkolhutthi for helping me, and guiding me along the way. She is the one whohelped me to get to know what I am capable of in exploring new technology invocabulary learning. She devoted so much of her time, despite her tight schedule, tothis research. Second, I sincerely thank my committee chairperson, SichonKoowuttayakorn, for her helpful comments and suggestions. Third, I would like to thank P‟a, P‟o and P‟aong for their kindness thatalways supported me and allowed me to have the interviews with the students. Finally, I am grateful to my dad and mom. They helped encourage me todo my best and finish this research. I couldn‟t imagine my life without both of you. Ilove you guys without any condition in my life. Ms. Nipathorn Sangtuptim Ref. code: 25616021042210GCK iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Abstract i Acknowledgments ii Table of Contents iii List of Figures vi CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Scope and objective 3 1.3 Research questions 3 1.4 Definitions of Terms 3 1.5 Significance of the study 4 1.6 Limitations 4 1.7 Organization of the study 5 CHAPTER 2 Literature Review 6 2.1 Theoretical framework 6 2.1.1 Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) 6 2.1.2 Mobile-Assisted Language Lea

FAQs

What does the study investigate about Quizlet in vocabulary learning?

The study investigates students' opinions on using Quizlet, including frequency of use, benefits, and challenges experienced with different features such as Learn, Match, Test, Write, and Flashcard.

How satisfied were the students with Quizlet for vocabulary learning?

The findings indicate that students were satisfied with Quizlet for vocabulary learning, with a reported mean score (M=5) and standard deviation (SD=0.94), and they did not show signs of distraction or interruption.

Which Quizlet feature was the most popular and why?

Match was the most popular feature. Students reported that it helped them remember new vocabulary effectively with less time.

What challenge did students report with the Write feature?

Students mentioned that the Write feature was not helpful because it required them to spell the vocabulary according to the definition generated by the application.

Sep 28, 2026

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