Effects of Telegram Stickers on English Vocabulary Learning: Focus on Iranian EFL Learners
This study aimed at investigating the effect of using Telegram stickers on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. To this end, 60 Iranian intermediate EFL learners (30 males, 30 females) at Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch studying in the second semester of the academic year 2016-2017 were selec...
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Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch
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| description | This study aimed at investigating the effect of using Telegram stickers on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. To this end, 60 Iranian intermediate EFL learners (30 males, 30 females) at Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch studying in the second semester of the academic year 2016-2017 were selected through the convenience sampling method. They were then assigned randomly to the experimental and control groups. Then, a pretest was administrated to measure the learners’ vocabulary knowledge in both groups. The experimental group took their lessons via Telegram while the control group experienced the conventional teaching techniques. After the intervention period, an approved post-test was administered to both groups in order to check the participants’ possible progress. The statistical analysis of the scores indicated that teaching vocabulary through Telegram stickers could lead to outstanding advantages for the learners. In other words, social networking had a positive impact on learning new vocabulary items among Iranian EFL learners. Findings have illuminative implications for language learners and teachers as well as materials developers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bc6c309621ee4612bed4f109359336932022-12-21T18:18:39ZengIslamic Azad University, Isfahan BranchResearch in English Language Pedagogy2588-32592538-42442018-03-0161139158538824Effects of Telegram Stickers on English Vocabulary Learning: Focus on Iranian EFL LearnersShima Ghobadi0Saeed Taki1English Department,Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, IranShahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, IranThis study aimed at investigating the effect of using Telegram stickers on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. To this end, 60 Iranian intermediate EFL learners (30 males, 30 females) at Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch studying in the second semester of the academic year 2016-2017 were selected through the convenience sampling method. They were then assigned randomly to the experimental and control groups. Then, a pretest was administrated to measure the learners’ vocabulary knowledge in both groups. The experimental group took their lessons via Telegram while the control group experienced the conventional teaching techniques. After the intervention period, an approved post-test was administered to both groups in order to check the participants’ possible progress. The statistical analysis of the scores indicated that teaching vocabulary through Telegram stickers could lead to outstanding advantages for the learners. In other words, social networking had a positive impact on learning new vocabulary items among Iranian EFL learners. Findings have illuminative implications for language learners and teachers as well as materials developers.http://relp.khuisf.ac.ir/article_538824_bb819f16afbfb115058b40b5f70ea9f7.pdfEFL LearnersIranian learnersMALLTelegram ApplicationTelegram Stickers |
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| title | Effects of Telegram Stickers on English Vocabulary Learning: Focus on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_full | Effects of Telegram Stickers on English Vocabulary Learning: Focus on Iranian EFL Learners |
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| title_short | Effects of Telegram Stickers on English Vocabulary Learning: Focus on Iranian EFL Learners |
| title_sort | effects of telegram stickers on english vocabulary learning focus on iranian efl learners |
| topic | EFL Learners Iranian learners MALL Telegram Application Telegram Stickers |
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