Teaching Arabic Vocabulary Through Language Games for Accelerated Class Students at Imam Syafi'i Islamic Boarding School (A Descriptive Study Using LearningApps.org) تعليم مفردات اللغة العربية من خلال الألعاب اللغوية لدى طلاب الصف المعجّل بمعهد الإمام الشافعي (وصف استخدام منصة LearningApps.orgنموذجا)

Abstract

This study aims to describe the use of LearningApps.org as a language game medium in teaching Arabic vocabulary for accelerated class students at Imam Syafi'i Islamic Boarding School. The accelerated class is characterized by its intensive content and limited time, which demands innovative and engaging learning media that can support effective vocabulary acquisition. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, involving eight students as participants. Four types of games were implemented: pair matching, word guessing, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank. These game types were selected because they incorporate visual, audio, and interactive elements that stimulate multiple learning channels simultaneously. The findings indicate that the use of this platform significantly increased students' enthusiasm, participation, and motivation in vocabulary learning. Students were observed to retry activities independently after errors without showing frustration, and positive social interaction among peers was also recorded. The visual, audio, and interactive elements embedded in the games were found to enhance vocabulary retention in students' memory. Furthermore, several students reported accessing the platform outside of class hours, indicating the emergence of intrinsic motivation. The study concludes that LearningApps.org is an effective and flexible learning medium that aligns with the characteristics of digital-native learners and provides an engaging and meaningful learning experience, particularly in time-constrained learning environments such as accelerated classes.