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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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The Usefulness of Augmented Reality in Enhancing English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition: A Systematic Review (2018-2022)

Arvin Selvarajoo, Harwati Hashim

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v11-i4/15226

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Despite technological advancements, some educators continue to use traditional ways to teach vocabulary to youngsters. As a result, pupils feel unmotivated and struggle to achieve vocabulary mastery. This is well beyond time for instructors to adapt their instructional techniques and raise knowledge of technology-based ways to boost students’ vocabulary acquisition. Consequently, this research aims to present a comprehensive assessment of previous research on the usefulness of Augmented Reality (AR) in enhancing the vocabulary acquisition of primary English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. A total of ten publications from various credible databases published between 2018 and 2022 were selected and reviewed in correlation with the inclusion criteria. The findings of review portrayed AR as a potential mean of improvising young learners’ vocabulary learning. Overall, this review furnishes readers with the benefits of incorporating AR in the instructional practice of vocabulary to ESL learners.

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In-Text Citation: (Selvarajoo & Hashim, 2022)
To Cite this Article: Selvarajoo, A., & Hashim, H. (2022). The Usefulness of Augmented Reality in Enhancing English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition: A Systematic Review (2018-2022). International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(4), 276–287.