Using Digital Flashcards to Teach Vocabulary to Young EFL Learners in a Primary School

Abstract

This study reported the use of digital flashcards as a medium for teaching English vocabulary to young EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners in a primary school. The teaching method used is the PPP method (Presentation, Practice, Production) which consists of three main stages. At the presentation stage, the teacher introduces new vocabulary using digital flashcards containing visual, text, and audio elements to facilitate understanding and memory. The practice stage involves using digital flashcards interactively to repeat and strengthen the memory of the vocabulary being taught. Students actively memorize and repeat vocabulary through exercises designed with memory strategies. At the production stage, students use the vocabulary they have learned to describe their hobbies in English. The results showed that the use of digital flashcards strengthens students' memory and understanding of new vocabulary through active use in various contexts with interactive and collaborative activities that can improve students' writing, reading, and speaking skills. The use of technology in learning with digital flashcards also increases students' motivation and engagement, making the learning process more interesting and relevant to the times.