CLICK, SWIPE, LEARN: DUOLINGO’S IMPACT ON ENGLISH LEARNING AMONG PAKISTANI UNDERGRADUATES

Abstract

The study investigated the role of Duolingo in English language learning at the undergraduate level. The study focuses on the Pakistani context as English is the second language there. Duolingo is a language learning platform that is famous among second language learners at the undergraduate level. A mixed-method approach was used for analysis. A self-compiled questionnaire was built in order to find the frequency of the use of Duolingo among students, to see the benefits of Duolingo for English language learning compared to the language lab, and the rapidity of the use of technology by students. The data was collected using an Online Google form and the data was analyzed using SPSS, getting the results in the form of frequencies and percentages. The data is then interpreted using a qualitative approach. The findings show that students like to use Duolingo for learning the English language in Pakistan. There was a positive response from students to using novel technology or a mobile-based app for learning the English language at the undergraduate level. It is helpful for the students to learn the language in a fun way using Duolingo. It increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the students to learn the English Language. Duolingo is the recommended app for learning English language vocabulary at the undergraduate level.