THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VIDEO CLIPS IN ENHANCING ENGLISH VOCABULARY ACQUISITION FOR YOUNG LANGUAGE LEARNERS AT A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER IN DONG NAI

Abstract

This study adopted a mixed-method research design to gain a comprehensive understanding of how the convenient samples—12 teachers at a foreign language center in Dong Nai—perceived (i) the effectiveness of video clips integrated into teaching English vocabulary to their Vietnamese young language learners, aged from 8 to 10, (ii) the features of video clips crucial in enhancing the learners’ English vocabulary acquisition, and (iii) the challenges facing the teachers when giving video-based instruction. Data were gathered quantitatively from 12 responses to a teacher structured questionnaire, and qualitatively from 12 class observations, done by the teachers themselves using Structured Checklist, and 6 face-to-face interviews, using Semi-Structured Interview Guide. Results from the study strongly supported video-based English vocabulary instruction thanks to its clear native pronunciation for learners’ repetition and imitation, multimodal input with auditory and visual cues for learners’ improved listening and oral skills, longer retention, better recall and application of new vocabulary in contextualized situations. They emphasized careful video selection and thoughtful instruction to maximize the benefits of video clips integration in teaching English vocabulary to Vietnamese young learners at any foreign language center and minimize their unavoidable challenges.