Investigating the Impact of Audiovisual Aids on Learning English Language Vocabulary Among Undergraduate Students in Jordan

Abstract

Audiovisual aids such as videos provide contextual clues that help learners infer the meaning of new vocabulary and grammar structures. For instance, a video showing a restaurant scene can help students understand food-related vocabulary and phrases in a real-life context. This study aimed to investigate the impact of using audiovisual aids in learning English Language vocabulary among the undergraduate students in Jordan. The researcher used a quasi-experimental approach to answer the research questions. Quasi-experimental design is frequently employed when researchers are unable to randomly assign individuals to teams in particular conditions or command a task due to ethical and technological constraints. The population consisted of the undergraduate students who are currently registered in the English department in Jordanian Universities. The initial sample consisted of 100 students registered in Jordan Universities. The findings yielded that mean score of the control group was 7.34 and that of the experimental group was 8.21, however these values still have significance as the value of (0.003) is lesser than the (p-value ≤ 0.05). Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected, i.e., the experimental group students’ scores who got audiovisual aids were significantly different from the scores of the control group who got conventional approach. Thus, teaching of English Language vocabulary significantly impact the learning process of vocabulary compared to the conventional approaches. Furthermore, the ANOVA results demonstrate a significant difference in Jordanian learners' perceptions of audiovisual aids based on their level of education. The significant F-statistic (4.131) and the p-value (.000) indicate that the educational level has a meaningful impact on how learners view the effectiveness of these aids in learning English vocabulary. This research recommends incorporating a variety of audiovisual aids into language learning provides a richer, more dynamic experience. It supports different aspects of language acquisition and helps create a more holistic learning environment