Innovative Practices in Vocabulary Acquisition for L2 Learners with the Aid of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and TBLT: An Analysis

The current study concentrates on the core ideas of vocabulary learning and how they guide and shape the current vocabulary pedagogy. It also focuses on vocabulary acquisition concerns, such as the general neglect of vocabulary education throughout the years, the value of acquiring many words, the need to understand diverse facets of these terms, and responsive and productive mastery. A heterogeneous group of L2 learners who were admitted in I BA English at Lady Doak College were given a diagnostic test (random topics given on the spot) to assess their writing skills, grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary. Based on the results of the test, the learners were streamlined into two levels, viz. Level A (Advanced) and Level B (Basic). To assure a better level of involvement, the heterogeneous group needed to be equipped to overcome their prior hesitation, fear, and poor motivation. The findings assisted the educators to adopt and implement different simple and innovative pedagogical strategies (digitally powered interactive tools) to help them improve their English vocabulary. Activities like oral presentations and reading tests came handy in the assessment process. Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and task-based language teaching (TBLT) were few strategies to mention. The focus of TBLT is on meaningful, all-encompassing language practice, where learners must use all four language skills—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—to complete a task. Games using story board, crosswords and puzzles, and assessment tools like Wheel of Names, Quizlet, and Kahoot had tremendous results. Discussion forums like padlet and mentimeter helped students to be engaged participants in the learning process. The results after implementation revealed that students not only improved their English vocabulary but also harboured interest in participating in all the task-based activities using CALL method which is a major step towards language acquisition.