APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities

Implementing Wordwall to Promote Student Participation in Junior High School EFL Listening Activities

Alya Nurul Fadillah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)
Saskia Fitriana (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)
Evatul Azizah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)
Dinda Khumayra (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)
Ismail Rifqi Ubaidillah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)
Kenny Shania Lestari R. (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jul 2026

Abstract

Listening is an essential skill in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning; however, many students still face difficulties in understanding spoken English. Although Wordwall has been widely used in English learning, studies examining its implementation in EFL listening activities at the junior high school level remain limited. This study aimed to investigate how Wordwall was implemented in EFL listening activities and how students participated during the learning process. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, this study involved 32 seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 13 Malang. Data were collected through classroom observation, semi-structured group interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s qualitative data analysis procedures. The findings showed that Wordwall supported interactive listening activities by encouraging students to answer questions actively, collaborate in group discussions, maintain attention to audio materials, and respond positively during the lesson. Students also perceived Wordwall as enjoyable and helpful in supporting their focus and listening comprehension. These findings suggest that Wordwall may support a more interactive and student-centered listening environment in junior high school EFL classrooms. Practically, this study provides English teachers with an alternative digital learning medium to foster students’ participation and classroom interaction in listening instruction.

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aplikatif

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Arts Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities seeks Review articles, Case reports and original contributions in the area of Social Science and Humanities. The Journal invites original Research Papers, Review articles, Technical or Case reports and Short communications that ...