Manuscript received June 13, 2023; revised July 21, 2023; accepted August 8, 2023.
Abstract—The Seamless Language Learning (SLL) model
holds the potential for enriching second language (L2) learners’
vocabulary acquisition by focusing on their experiences and
perceptions. However, prior research on SLL has suffered from
methodological issues and poor understanding of the model.
This study aims to address these issues by quantitatively
assessing the impact of the SLL model on Chinese as a Foreign
Language (CFL) learners’ vocabulary acquisition experience,
their perceived use of the DingTalk platform, and vocabulary
learning enhancement. To achieve these objectives, a
design-based research (DBR) approach is employed, with data
gathered from real-world seamless Chinese vocabulary
learning activities involving 32 intermediate-level participants
with no prior exposure to SLL. Data analysis involves a paired
sample t-test. Pre-test and post-test assessments, using a
five-point Likert scale, are conducted to gauge the effectiveness
of the SLL model. The assessment tool, the Seamless Chinese
Vocabulary Learning Questionnaire (SCVLQ), encompasses
various dimensions such as participants’ emotional engagement,
satisfaction, interaction with SLL, perceptions of the SLL
platform (DingTalk), and vocabulary learning enhancement
through the utilization of the SLL model. Empirical results
from valid SCVLQ responses indicate significant post-test
improvements compared to pre-tests, indicating enhanced
learner experiences and perceptions. Moreover, the SLL model
is found to positively contribute to vocabulary learning
enhancement. These findings provide quantitative support,
addressing the limitations of previous qualitative approaches,
and confirming the efficacy of the SLL model in promoting
active learning engagement, enhancing learners’ experiences
with the DingTalk platform, and facilitating vocabulary
acquisition. This study offers insights for future research to
delve into additional factors influencing the SLL model’s
effectiveness and to extend its application to diverse language
learning contexts.
Index Terms—Seamless Language Learning (SLL),
vocabulary learning experience, DingTalk platform, learning
enhancement
The authors are with Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi
MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.
*Correspondence: 2021994441@student.uitm.edu.my (X.Z.)
Cite: Xiaosheng Zhou* and Ying Soon Goh, "Learning Vocabulary Seamlessly: To What Extent Does the SLL Model Influence CFL Learners‘ Experience, Perception, and Vocabulary Enhancement?," International Journal of Information and Education Technology vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1802-1808, 2023.
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