Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 2 (2026)

Unlocking Vocabulary Potential: Student Perceptions of Wordwall Games

Zulfa, Femi Munatuz (Unknown)
Suminar, Anne Ratna (Unknown)
Setiawati, Pipih (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2026

Abstract

While existing research on Wordwall frequently prioritizes pedagogical perspectives or quantitative test outcomes, the subjective experiences of learners remain underexplored. This qualitative descriptive study investigates how Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) young learners perceive and experience Wordwall gamification within the vocabulary learning process. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with six eighth-grade students in Garut. The findings indicate that learners demonstrated a strong understanding of the platform, resulting in increased motivation and active participation. Observational data confirm that students exhibit higher focus and collaboration during gameplay compared to traditional sessions. Despite minor technical constraints, this study concludes that Wordwall successfully fosters an engaging, technology-supported learning environment aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum goals. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...