The aim of this research is to examine whether various technological tools are useful in enhancing vocabulary learning among FL Polish learners of English. Additionally, the teachers’ views on using new technologies in education are explored. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were utilized to collect the data. 101 primary and secondary school English language teachers completed the questionnaire, whereas four additional language teachers took part in the interview. The results of the study showed that teachers’ perception towards implementing various technological tools in enhancing their learners’ vocabulary retention is exclusively positive. Interestingly, many of the teachers in this study considered themselves as competent users of new technologies, even though the majority of them did not receive any appropriate training. The collected data also revealed that lack of necessary appliances appeared to be the biggest challenge of using new technologies in their classes. Nevertheless, the findings allowed us to conclude that various technological tools are useful in enhancing vocabulary learning among FL learners of English.
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Polok, K. and Starowicz, K. (2022). The Usefulness of Various Technological Tools in Enhancing Vocabulary Learning among FL Polish Learners of English. Open Access Library Journal, 9, e9283. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1109283.
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