THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VOICE TRANSLATOR AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of voice translator mobile applications in enhancing vocabulary acquisition among undergraduate students in Pakistan. Adopting a mixed-method action research design, thirty IELTS students from Edu-Care International Institute, Lahore, participated in a sixty-day intervention utilizing a voice translator app. Quantitative data were collected through pre- and post-tests, while qualitative insights were gathered via focused group interviews. The findings reveal that mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), particularly through voice translator applications, significantly improves vocabulary acquisition. Participants also reported positive experiences, highlighting the app’s user-friendliness and practical utility in language learning. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on integrating mobile technology in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms and underscores the pedagogical value of voice translator apps in vocabulary development.It is recommended that ESL instructors incorporate voice translator applications into regular classroom activities to maximize vocabulary learning outcomes.