Kohei Yamaguchi
ABSTRACT
Vocabulary acquisition is the basis of learning a language, and using flashcards applications is a popular method for learners to memorize the meaning of unknown words. Unfortunately, this method alone is not effective for learners to remember the meaning of words when they appear in sentences. To solve this, we developed the Mobile Vocabulometer which allows users to acquire new vocabulary with context-based learning. Based on the correlation between comprehension and interests, we use the learning materials that adapt to users' interests and language skills. This system harnesses the power of the original Vocabulometer, and modifies it to be effective for mobile learning. An experiment on Japanese university students showed that, overall, learners achieved better results compared to using a simple flashcard application. This result indicates that this system provides a significant advantage over context-free learning systems.
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- Mobile vocabulometer: a context-based learning mobile application to enhance English vocabulary acquisition
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