S.Sudha Devi, Ph.D Research Scholar,
Department of English Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Effectiveness of Teaching Vocabulary through App Assisted Language Learning
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Abstract
The study was conducted to find out the differences of effectiveness of teaching
vocabulary through APP assisted language learning in English subject at secondary level. The
population of the study was the students of students of secondary classes studying in
Government schools of Vellore District. The aim of English Language Teaching is to develop
LSRW skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills. This learning process helps them
to develop their English language proficiency. Based on the usage of vocabulary it is divided into
two types. Active Vocabulary and Passive Vocabulary. Active Vocabulary used for writing and
speaking it helps the students or learners to understand the meaning and the same word. Passive
vocabulary used for reading and listening learners use these words for their understanding. It
cannot be used in any writing and speaking language. These two types help to differentiate
vocabularies: active vocabulary helps to understand and use to give information. Passive
vocabulary helps only to understand. The present world being well versed in many language
leads to many opportunities, especially English. There is no age limit to acquire a language, but
the young learners are likely to learn the language easily without much difficulty. App is another
technology which connects the people. Previously, App are used to develop marketing, business
and trade. Educational apps give an opportunity to learn in an easy way. In a new way to women
learners who are not able to go educational institutions. It is best tool for all the working peoples
to learn. It is also the best tool for children to learn in new methodology.