Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 3 (2026)

The Effectiveness of Using a Crossword Game on Quizizz in Teaching Vocabulary

Ririn Andini (Tanjungpura University)
Eusabinus Bunau (Tanjungpura University)
Eka Fajar Rahmani (Tanjungpura University)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2026

Abstract

Vocabulary acquisition is a fundamental component of English language learning, yet students often struggle to retain newly learned words when taught through conventional instructional methods. Although various digital technologies have been integrated into vocabulary instruction, limited research has examined the effectiveness of combining traditional crossword puzzles with the Quizizz platform to create an engaging mobile-assisted learning experience. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using Quizizz-based crossword games in improving students’ English vocabulary mastery. A pre-experimental quantitative design with cluster random sampling was employed to measure students’ vocabulary achievement before and after the treatment. The findings indicate that students’ post-test performance exceeded their pre-test performance, with mean scores increasing from 92.81 to 98.55 after participating in Quizizz-based crossword activities. Statistical analysis further demonstrated a significant improvement in vocabulary achievement following the intervention, indicating that the treatment positively influenced students’ learning outcomes. These findings suggest that integrating crossword games into the Quizizz platform provides an interactive and motivating learning environment that enhances vocabulary acquisition. Therefore, Quizizz-based crossword games can be considered an effective digital instructional strategy for supporting English vocabulary learning in classroom contexts.

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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 ...