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MA Thesis Flashcards and the Memrise App for English Vocabulary Acquisition 2017 Woosong University TESOL-MALL Donald E. Hobbs Flashcards and the Memrise App for English Vocabulary Acquisition Dr. David Kent Submitted to the thesis committee 2017 December Woosong University TESOL-MALL Donald E. Hobbs Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of two different personal study methods for the acquisition of English language vocabulary – paper flashcards and Memrise, a popular vocabulary learning mobile application (app). The study was conducted over 10 weeks at a private Korean information college (정보대) offering a variety of 2-year programs. Two culinary program classes of 19 students each participated in it. A repeated measure, quasi-experiment based on test scores before-and-after provided the quantitative data, along with student self-reports and tracking information from the app itself. Several qualitative measures were also used: questionnaires, focus groups, individual interviews, and finally, the personal experiences and observations of both myself and the other instructor. Results were positive for both study methods, although the paper flashcard users showed a significantly higher increase in test scores than those who used Memrise. The author makes several recommendations about the use of mobile flashcard apps outside of the classroom for increasing the likelihood that students will routinely and effectively use one to study vocabulary and also proposes ideas for future research hailing from the present study. Donald E. Hobbs Department of TESOL – MALL Woosong University i
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