THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING THE WORDWALL PLATFORM IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ LEXICAL AND GRAMMATICAL COMPETENCES AT THE INTERMEDIATE STAGE OF PHILOLOGICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of the Wordwall digital platform in enhancing students’ grammatical and lexical competences in English language instruction. The research aimed to assess Wordwall’s potential for teaching grammar and vocabulary, design interactive exercises tailored for language learners, and evaluate their impact experimentally. The study was conducted among 96 secondary grade students at School № 7 in Uralsk. Over several weeks, learners in the experimental group used Wordwall-based tasks, while a control group followed traditional methods. Pre- and post-test results showed significant progress: grammar scores improved by an average of 20%, and vocabulary scores by 25%. Interactive formats such as “Matching” and “Missing word” were especially effective, boosting student motivation and engagement due to their game-like features and instant feedback. Although some students encountered difficulties with task complexity, the overall outcome highlights Wordwall as a valuable educational tool. The findings support its integration into regular classroom practice to enhance learning outcomes in grammar and vocabulary acquisition.