The impact of Wordwall on Pronunciation, Stress placement and Intonation Improvement in English for Psychology students: A case of Georgian university
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Psychology Students, Wordwall, Pronunciation, Stress Placement, Intonation, Improvement
Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of the Wordwall online game application in improving pronunciation, stress placement, and intonation for B2-level English for Psychology students. 60 Georgian university students participated, with 30 in the experimental group (using Wordwall) and 30 in the control group (using traditional methods). Students recorded 10 challenging words using smartphones and computers and submitted them to the researcher before and after a semester of learning. The recordings were evaluated using a rubric, and data were analyzed with SPSS 24.00. Statistical analysis, using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank and Mann-Whitney U Tests, showed significant improvements in pronunciation and intonation in the experimental group (p-value < 0.05). Positive feedback from students highlighted Wordwall’s effectiveness. The findings suggest that game-based learning is a valuable tool for improving language skills.
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2. Al-Asi, Z. (2024). Challenges and Strategies in Teaching English Pronunciation to Non-Native Speakers. (AJASHSS) , 34-41.
3. Almusharraf, A. (2024). Pronunciation instruction in the context of world English: exploring university EFL instructors’ perceptions and practices. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , 11 (1), 1-11.
4. Ambarwati, R., & Mandasari, B. (2020). THE INFLUENCE OF ONLINE CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY TOWARD STUDENTS’PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY MASTERY. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning , 1 (2), 50-55.
5. Barboura, O., & Grazib, M. (2025). Exploring EFL Students' Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Internet-Based Tools in Learning Features of Pronunciation. The Case of 2nd year students of English in Ziane Achour University of Djelfa. Algerian Scientific Jornal Platform , 10 (01), 585-609.
6. Berry, D. M. (2021). Level up Your Pronunciation: Impact of a Mobile Game. Mextesol Journal , 45 (1), 1-12.
7. Caisaguano Tigasi, G. A. (2024). English pronunciation errors in english major students (Doctoral dissertation, Ecuador: Pujilí: Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)).
8. Demenko, G., Wagner, A., & Cylwik, N. (2010). The use of speech technology in foreign language pronunciation training. Archives of Acoustics , 309-329.
9. Dwiningrum, N., Bunau, E., & Rahmani, E. F. (2024). THE USE OF WORDWALL TO ENRICH STUDENTS’VOCABULARY. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa inggris indonesia , 12 (1), 35-42.
10. Faaza, A. (2024). THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIONAL GAMES IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AT MI MUHAMMADIYAH PATIKRAJA (Doctoral dissertation, STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY).
11. Fernández, L. C., Gapper, S. E., & Morales, H. S. (2024). A comparative approach for pronunciation instruction in English. Letras , 76, 67-101.
12. Gilakjani, A. (2012). The significance of pronunciation in English language teaching. English language teaching , 5 (4), 1-187.
13. Gilakjani, A., & Sabouri, N. (2016). Why is English pronunciation ignored by EFL teachers in their classes. International Journal of English Linguistics , 6 (6), 195-208.
14. Haryadi Haryadi, S., & Aprianoto, A. (2020). Integrating “English pronunciation” app into pronunciation teaching: How it affects students’ participation and learning. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching , 8 (2), 202-212.
15. Hidayaty, A., Qurbaniah, M., & Setiadi, A. E. (2022). The influence of word wall on students’ interest and learning outcomes. Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu Pendidikan , 15 (2), 211-223.
16. Hirst, D. J., & de Looze, C. (2021). Measuring Speech. Fundamental frequency and pitch. Cambridge Handbook of Phonetics , 1, 336-361.
17. Islam, S. M. (2020). Segmental Errors in English Pronunciation of Non-Native English Speakers. Journal of Education and Social Sciences , 16 (1), 14-24.
18. Kayan, A., & Aydin, I. (2020). he Effect of Computer-Assisted Educational Games on Teaching Grammar. World Journal of Education , 10 (1), 117-133.
19. Kobilova, N. R. (2022). Importance of pronunciation in english language communication. Academic research in educational sciences , 3 (6), 592-597.
20. Kobilova, N. R. (2024). THE IMPORTANCE OF IMITATION TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION. Academic research in educational sciences, 5(CSPU Conference 1) , 728-732.
21. Kosasih, M. M. (2021). Factors affecting Indonesian students in learning English pronunciation. International Research in Higher Education , 6 (3), 13.
22. Lasi, F. (2020). A study on the ability of supra-segmental and segmental aspects in english pronunciation. Ethical lingua: Journal of language teaching and literature , 7 (2), 426-437.
23. Mada, M. P. (2025). Mispronunciation of English Fricative Consonant Sounds by East Nusa Tenggara Students. EBONY: Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature , 5 (1), 69-78.
24. Medina, R., Mobit, M., & Puspitaloka, N. (2024). Game-Based Wordwall in Vocabulary Learning: a Teacher’s Implementation and Students’ Views. Journal of Educational Sciences , 847-857.
25. Mir, S. H., & Afsar, A. (2024). The pronunciation constraints of syllable stress-coloration in Pakistani English. Journal of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences (JHSMS) , 5 (1), 21-35.
26. Moxon, S. (2024). Exploring Gender Differences in Correcting MotherTongue Influence in EFL Using CALL: A Study with Thai Undergraduate Students. PASAA , 69, 370–412.
27. Nurastanti, R., & Ratnaningrum, I. (2025). The Effect of Wordwall Media on the Motivation and Learning Outcomes of Class III Elementary School Students in Dabin. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA , 11 (1), 1-9.
28. Pennington, M. C. (2021). Teaching pronunciation: The state of the art 2021. RELC Journal , 52 (1), 3-21.
29. Pennington, M., & Rogerson-Revell, P. (2019). English pronunciation teaching and research. Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics. 1-500.
30. Ping, L., & Tao, N. (2025). Innovative approaches to English pronunciation instruction in ESL contexts: integration of multi-sensor detection and advanced algorithmic feedback. Frontiers in Psychology , 15, 1-13.
31. Pratiwi, T. L., Togatorop, S. A., & Marsevani, M. (2024). Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skills with Wordwall Game-Based Learning: Classroom Action Research. Journal of English Teaching, Applied Linguistics and Literatures (JETALL) , 7 (2), 182-193.
32. Purwitasari, P. (2022). The Effectiveness of Wordwall Application in Improving Students' Vocabulary Mastery (Doctoral dissertation, IAIN Ponorogo).
33. Putri, N. F., Huda, T., & Devanti, Y. M. (2024). The Effect of Wordwall to the Quality of Students' Writing Skills. Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture , 9 (2), 281-292.
34. Qadrianti, L., Islamiah, N., Kadir, M., & Auliyah, N. A. (2025). The Effectiveness of Using the Wordwall Application in the Indonesian Language Course. Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar dan Keguruan , 10 (1), 117-124.
35. Qobilovna, A. M. (2024). INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE OF COMMUNICATIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS IN PSYCHOLOGY. American Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanity Research , 4 (04), 83-95.
36. Rosyida, E. (2024). THE EFFECT OF WORDWALL IN IMPROVING ENGLISH SPEAKING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri).
37. Sa'di, R. A., Sharadgah, T. A., & Yaseen, M. S. (2022). Stress Misassignment in the Pronunciation of English by Arabicspeaking Learners: Erratic Practice or Crosslinguistic Influence? International Journal of Arabic-English Studies (IJAES) , 21 (1), 79-100.
38. Sakamurti, N. A., Nugroho, W., & Pratiwi, D. J. (2024). DEVELOPMENT OF AUDIOVISUAL LEARNING MEDIA BASED ON WORDWALL APPLICATIONS TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS. PROGRES PENDIDIKAN , 5 (3), 327-333.
39. Sevara, S., & Dilrabo, K. (2024). FUN AND EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING PRONUNCIATION TO YOUNG LEARNERS. Новости образования: исследование в XXI веке , 2 (21), 294-298.
40. Sharma, L. R. (2021). Significance of teaching the pronunciation of segmental and suprasegmental features of English. Interdisciplinary Research in Education , 6 (2), 63-78.
41. Tejedor-García, C., Escudero-Mancebo, D., Cardeñoso-Payo, V., & González-Ferreras, C. (2020). Using challenges to enhance a learning game for pronunciation training of English as a second language. IEEE Access , 8, 74250-74266.
42. Tiwari, H. P. (2024). Challenges in teaching pronunciation: Secondary level English teachers’ perspectives. Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education , 17 (2), 1-29.
43. Toçi, A. (2020). Problems with pronunciation among students of English language and literature-SEEU. Seeu Review , 15 (2), 113-125.
44. Tolibovna, Y. Z. (2023). Importance of Teaching the Pronunciation of Suprasegmental Features of English. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ISSN: 2277-3630 Impact factor: 8.036 , 12 (05), 32-35.
45. Tolibovna, Y. Z. (2023). Importance of Teaching the Pronunciation of Suprasegmental Features of English. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE & INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ISSN: 2277-3630 Impact factor: 8.036 , 12 (05), 32-35.
46. Tsang, A. (2025). EFL listening, pronunciation, and teachers’ accents in the present era: An investigation into pre-and in-service teachers’ cognition. Language Teaching Research , 29 (1), 199-220.
47. Warchol, A. (2020). Teaching english pronunciation to ESP learners: Basic views and recommendations. Roczniki Humanistyczne , 68 (10), 155-165.
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2025-03-08
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Makharashvili, M. (2025). The impact of Wordwall on Pronunciation, Stress placement and Intonation Improvement in English for Psychology students: A case of Georgian university. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 39, 169. Retrieved from https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/19208
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