The Implementation of Duolingo Mobile Application in English Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

The purposes of this research are as follows: to obtain data and to analyze the effects of the implementation of Duolingo mobile application in English vocabulary. The research was held at SDN 02 Ciputat. All data variables were taken through tests. For vocabulary mastery tests, the data was taken in the questionnaires form. The method used was to conduct a system quality test (Software Quality Assurance) of software quality based on the factors and the criteria established. The data shows that the application gets a score with a pretty good predicate (73,8%), so learning media using the Duolingo mobile application can be applied especially for students in understanding English.<p class="Author"> </p>

Developing the English Language Communicative Competence of Future Teachers by Means of Mobile Apps

“…Foreign scientists have addressed the issue of implementing mobile applications for improving English language communicative competence of university students. I. Ari et al [13] describe the process of implementing Duolingo mobile application with the aim of improving students' English vocabulary. D. Assanova and A. Prlepessova [14] prove the importance of educational mobile apps in learning English for non-linguistic specialties.…”

The use of Duolingo to Assist EFL Students of Prof. KH. Saifuddin Zuhri State Islamic University in Learning Vocabulary

“…Mastery of vocabulary is important in learning English. According to (Zahedi & Abdi, 2012) as cited in (Irawan et al, 2020), their writing research states that one of the components to mastering English as a foreign language is vocabulary mastery. From this statement, it can be concluded that vocabulary mastery is the key in learning a language, and it means that without studying the vocabulary, the students would be impossible to communicate effectively.…”

“…Media is a tool used by teachers in the teaching and learning process to facilitate and provide teaching materials to students. According to (Arsyad, 2011) Learning media is everything that is used as a learning resource and can be used to convey messages from sender to receiver so that they can feel interest, curiosity in such a way that the learning process takes place and further explained that learning media is a tool in the learning process both inside and outside class (Irawan, 2020).…”

“…(Nursyamsiah, 2021) Mobile learning makes education available flexible in terms of time and place and can alter students' perceptions of learning. (Irawan et al, 2020) stated that learning English with a mobile application is one of the creative and systematic efforts that can stimulate interest in learning and create new experiences for students. Many teachers try new innovations to improve student learning in English especially in increasing students' English vocabulary which one is with application.…”

“…According to study that conduct by (Irawan et al, 2020) which analyzed the use of the Duolingo application as an English learning medium, they found that learning activities with Duolingo had not fully achieved the expected targets and results, but could make teaching and learning activities more effective and varied as well in improve students' ability in speaking English and their vocabulary mastery. Meanwhile, (Jaelani & Sutari 2021) more focus on the perception of whether students are interested in using the Duolingo application, and they find positive perceptions from students that this application is quite interesting because it is easy to use in learning English and can be used anywhere and anytime.…”