Impact the Use of Online Applications on the Development of Vocabulary Learning for Education Faculty Students of English Language Department EFL
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https://doi.org/10.54536/jnll.v3i1.4882Keywords:
EFL, English Language, Vocabulary LearningAbstract
The main target of this research paper is to examine how online applications affect the vocabulary development of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) college students. A questionnaire was distributed to 70 students’ English departments from the Faculty of Education in Zolten and Surman at Sabratha University. The research aimed to answer the central question: What is the effect of using online applications on learning English vocabulary for students studying it as a foreign language? In order to test the credibility and consistency of the questionnaire and to ascertain the credibility of the investigators in answering questionnaire questions, and for each variable individually, the sincerity of the results of the questionnaire distributed to the target sample, by conducting the Reliability analysis test through the binding coefficient (Cronbach’s Alpha) Alpha Crewe Plant (SPSS v. 27), where the result of the analysis of the questionnaire appeared at (97.6%), indicating that the results of the questionnaire could be relied upon. The online applications play a significant role in enhancing vocabulary acquisition, offering students interactive and engaging learning experiences. The results suggest that integrating such applications into EFL education can be beneficial for improving students’ language skills.The results show that online applications play an important role in improving vocabulary acquisition and providing students with an interactive and engaging learning experience. The results suggest that integration of such applications in EFL formation may be advantageous in improving students’ language skills.
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