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 Chinese Traditional Medical Journal 

THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MEDIA IN IMPROVING 

VOCABULARY OF YOUNG LEARNERS AT SCHOOL 

LEVEL 

 

Ling Shihangj, Wich Eungpinithpog, 

Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; 

Department of Sports, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai 201620, China; 

Faculty of Graduation, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 

Amonrat Jumnaisong, Somchai Rattanathongkom, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION: 

 Using language, one may communicate 

one's thoughts, emotions, and experiences 

to another person. Prior to the introduction 

of globalisation, students were able to 

speak freely in their own language without 

having to worry about finding the right 

words to describe their thoughts. Even the 

labour market didn't require fluency in 

English as a condition of employment 

since it was mostly local. As time has 

progressed, however, the situation has 

radically altered. The world is now 

connected. The work market was also 

integrated as the globe became more 

interconnected. When a consumer in the 

United States has a problem with his 

Chinese washing machine, he or she may 

call a South Korean mobile phone operator 

in India and complain about the issue. 

English, being a widely spoken worldwide 

language, has facilitated this degree of 

Abstract 

 Any language, and English in particular, relies heavily on a strong vocabulary to 

ensure fluency. For many Indian students, English is a tough language in which to 

communicate effectively, and as a result, they struggle to find the right words to 

convey themselves when they talk. As a consequence, many Indian students are afraid 

to speak English in front of others. Conversely, a strong vocabulary may provide 

pupils the self-assurance they need to begin communicating fluently in English. As a 

result, enhancing the pupils' vocabulary is an essential aspect of teaching English. 

Vocabulary building via digital media has the potential to be a formidable tool in the 

toolbox of language instructors everywhere. In light of this, this study explores how 

digital media may be used to help students at the high school level improve their 

vocabulary via reading and writing in the classroom. 

Key words: Digital media, foreign languages, and acceptable vocabulary are some of 

the subjects covered in this course. 

 



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professional integration. Despite the fact 

that English is largely regarded as a 

Western language, mastery of it has 

become an important ability for students 

pursuing high-paying careers since 

Western nations have dominion over 

global commerce and can afford to provide 

excellent wages to potential professionals. 

India was one of the first nations to take 

advantage of this huge chance with both 

hands. Thousands of Indians left the 

country around the turn of the millennium 

in quest of better opportunities elsewhere. 

In the initial wave of migration, only the 

middle and upper classes with a decent 

command of the English language were 

able to leave their less fortunate, rural-

dwelling brothers to continue working 

low-paying, often demeaning occupations. 

However, youth has changed throughout 

time.  

aspirational. The fact that their fellow 

Indians were enjoying a better life than 

they were made them realise that they 

needed to learn English in order to keep up 

with them. The problem was that many 

individuals were held down by a lack of 

vocabulary while learning the language. 

Aspirational and hungry rural pupils have 

also made it difficult for language 

instructors to convey vocabulary. We've 

experimented with a slew of novel 

approaches to education. Students' 

vocabulary may be improved via the use of 

digital media, according to a new study. 

In this article, we'll go through some of the 

digital media resources that might help 

pupils improve their vocabulary: 

E-Paper reading: 

Using e-papers is an excellent way to 

expand a student's vocabulary. It's the most 

natural approach to learn new words, as 

well. One of the best things about this 

practise is that students may be encouraged 

to read local and state-specific news items, 

which will pique their attention and dispel 

any sense of alienation they might have 

while reading textbooks. The e-Papers' 

coverage of local festivals and cultural 

events might also serve as an incentive for 

students to do more reading. Using this 

method, children learn the English names 

of the different artefacts, customs, and 

rituals they witness every day. It's also a 

lot easier for the instructor to get pupils to 

participate in this activity since it doesn't 

seem to be a learning exercise at all. 

Furthermore, because to the proliferation 

of smart phones and the widespread 

availability of the internet in rural areas, 

this activity may be readily done even in 

rural schools. 

Watching English movies: 

 

This is another another pastime that is both 

pleasurable to partake in and educational 

in nature. Students may watch English-

language blockbusters with subtitles, as 

long as they're subtitled. Then students are 

urged to write down the new terms and 

check them up in the dictionary for their 

definitions. This kind of vocabulary 

instruction has the added benefit of 

allowing students to make educated 

guesses about the meaning of new words 

based on the context and scenario in which 

the characters in the movie use the term. 

As a result, kids are more likely to recall 

the meaning of new words when they are 

taught in a fun and engaging way. In 

addition, pupils never grow tired of it. 

Listening to Pop-songs: 

Listening to well-known English songs 

with lyrics is also a fun way for students to 

improve their vocabulary. Students must 

pay close attention to popular songs as part 

of this task. The songs are replayed if the 

children are unable to grasp the lyrics at 



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first hearing. Then, pupils are encouraged 

to search up new terms' definitions. 

Teaching vocabulary using music and 

lyrics is a more effective way than using 

textbooks because it allows students to 

retain more of the words in their heads for 

longer.  

Listening all India radio: 

Every hour on the hour, All India Radio 

transmits news in English to all of India. 

Students are instructed to pay attention to 

the news and record any new terms they 

hear. Students may look up unfamiliar 

terms in a dictionary or ask the instructor 

to explain them to them. To begin with, 

the news is read in an Indian accent, 

making it simpler for the students to 

acquire the language, and second, the news 

bulletins are brief, making it easy for 

instructors to integrate this activity into the 

limited time students spend in an English 

class. 

Cross Words: 

One of the best ways to excite the minds of 

young learners and enhance their 

vocabulary at the same time is via this 

exercise. Crossword problems from major 

English e-papers are used in this lesson, 

and students may work together or on their 

own to complete them. Finally, students 

are tasked with brainstorming ways to fill 

in the gaps in their vocabulary, either with 

their peers or with other organisations. The 

problem may be solved with the assistance 

of the instructor as well. This task has a lot 

of recall value since students have to think 

for a long time before they can come up 

with the correct word for the supplied 

clues. 

Mobile apps: 

It is possible to boost the vocabulary of 

children in the classroom by using mobile 

applications such as 'Build My 

Vocabulary' and 'Word Hub.' As a bonus, 

these smartphone applications are both 

amusing and educational. 

CONCLUSION: 

Fluency in a language is highly dependent 

on one's vocabulary. As a result of 

globalisation, proficient English speakers 

have a better chance of securing a high-

paying job than non-English speakers. 

Consequently, it has become imperative 

for pupils to enhance their vocabulary in 

order to avoid a circumstance where they 

are unable to talk because of a lack of 

words. The language instructors are unable 

to come up with novel and creative 

approaches to improve the vocabulary of 

their students in this environment. 

Vocabulary building for pupils whose 

native language is not English may be 

made much easier with the use of digital 

media. 

References: 

A practical guide to teaching and studying 

English, by M.L. Tickoo, published by 

Orient Blackswam Private Limited in 

2009. 

Theodore S. Rodgers and Jack C. 

Richards, Approaches and strategies in 

language education, Cambridge university 

press, 2010 

1.Nation.P.2010; Strategies and 

procedures for teaching vocabulary. 

Thomson Heinle; New York 

 

2nd edition of "Learning vocabulary in 

another language" by Peter Nation. 

 

A third source of information on teaching 

language to young learners is Cameron, L. 

2005. 

1.Using technology to help English 

language learners improve their 

vocabulary is a common practise in the 

field of linguistics. 

  



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2. Using digital storytelling to help 

young Iraqi English learners improve their 

vocabulary is the work of May Ali Abdul 

Ameer. November 2, 2014, Volume 8, 

Issue (197-214)