Daily Incremental Vocabulary Learning: The Ten Arabic Words Per Day Strategy for Language Proficiency
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https://doi.org/10.38073/lahjatuna.v5i1.3359Keywords:
Arabic vocabulary learning, daily incremental learning, Arabic Words, language proficiencyAbstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Ten Arabic Words Per Day strategy in enhancing vocabulary mastery among students in an Islamic educational institution. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research involved 60 intermediate-level students divided into an experimental group receiving daily incremental vocabulary instruction over twelve weeks (approximately 600 new words) and a control group following conventional weekly vocabulary lists. Quantitative data from pre- and post-tests showed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s scores (M = 56.4 to 78.2) with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.05), outperforming the control group. Qualitative data from classroom observations and interviews indicated that students perceived the method as manageable, motivating, and effective in facilitating active usage of new words. The findings also revealed that daily repetition developed new cognitive habits, whereby students tended to recall words immediately upon encountering them and gradually cultivated enjoyment, curiosity, and affection for Arabic vocabulary, leading to a deeper love for the language. These results align with theories of incremental learning and spaced repetition, providing empirical evidence for the benefits of daily vocabulary learning in Islamic educational contexts.
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