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Description
Mobile applications have become popular tools for second language learners to acquire vocabulary. This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of the 4English application on vocabulary development and the attitudes of EFL students at a college in Ho Chi Minh City. Twenty-eight non-English major students were divided into two groups: a control group using traditional vocabulary learning methods and an experimental group using the 4English application alongside classroom instruction. A quantitative approach, employing a pretest-posttest design and a questionnaire for the experimental group, was used. Results indicated that the experimental group developed a significantly larger vocabulary size compared to the control group. Additionally, the study explored the learners' perspectives on the advantages and disadvantages of the 4English application. The findings and their implications for teaching and research are discussed.
