Padlet as a tool for developing vocabulary and pronunciation in the first year of secondary education Padlet como herramienta para desarrollar vocabulario y pronunciación en primer año de educación secundaria

Abstract

In English as a Foreign Language (EFL), vocabulary and pronunciation are perceived as the essential aspects of developing students’ English knowledge. This study explored how effectively Padlet can develop EFL learners' vocabulary and pronunciation. It was conducted at a secondary school in Ibarra, Ecuador, with 20 participants. It used a cross-sectional correlational research design, and data was collected using a mixed-methods approach. Thus, a pretest, a posttest, a rubric, and a survey were applied as research instruments to evaluate the participants' vocabulary and pronunciation. The data collected was analyzed using Microsoft Excel to describe the results in frequencies and percentages. The results show that Padlet provides a supportive and engaging space for students to practice pronunciation, leading to the development of their vocabulary and pronunciation. Therefore, Padlet can be applied as an effective digital tool to address the pronunciation and vocabulary challenges of language learners, promoting a more dynamic and inclusive approach to EFL teaching.