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Mastery of vocabulary is fundamental to language development and directly influences learners’ reading comprehension. While vocabulary learning is essential, many students encounter challenges in personalizing their learning due to limited access to supportive tools or techniques. The integration of digital learning platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) presents new possibilities for addressing this issue. The combination of Quizlet and ChatGPT 3.5 (free version) provides a promising way to support vocabulary learning. However, there is still limited research, especially in Vietnam, on how students view this kind of AI-assisted learning. This study aims to explore how 107 intermediate-level students at a university in Ho Chi Minh City perceive the use of Quizlet with the help of ChatGPT 3.5 for learning vocabulary in reading comprehension. A mixed-methods design was used to collect data through a structured questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which included both Likert-scale items and open-ended questions. The quantitative findings showed that students generally had positive perceptions toward the ease of use and usefulness of combining Quizlet with ChatGPT. Qualitative insights revealed that learners found the integration beneficial for providing quick support, relevant parts of speech and word meanings, and more personalized vocabulary contexts compared to traditional learning methods. These results highlight the educational value of incorporating AI tools into vocabulary learning.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Quizlet, TAM, vocabulary learning
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Biography
Diem Bich Huyen Bui is currently a full-time lecturer and associate of student affairs at the School of Languages, International University - Vietnam National University, HCMC. She completed her undergraduate studies in TESOL and earned her MA in Applied Linguistics from La Trobe University, Australia. She is currently pursuing her PhD in TESOL. Her research interests include formative assessment, learner autonomy, skills development, teaching methodologies, and technology-enhanced language learning (TELL).
Le Tran Nhu Uyen is currently pursuing her undergraduate studies, majoring in English Linguistics and Literature at International University - Vietnam National University, HCMC. She works as an English teacher for both young learners and adults, and she has a strong passion for academic research. Her research interests lie in phonetics and phonology, technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), and 21st-century learning skills.
