Quizlet as an Alternative Application for Learning German Nouns

Abstract

Web-based learning media plays an important role in learning process nowadays. Quizlet is a web-based application that could be used as a good alternative learning media. It provides a variety of features ranging from flashcards to interesting games that suit to help learning German nouns. German nouns are considered difficult to be mastered Indonesian learners due to their wide coverage and significant differences between nouns in Indonesian and nouns in German. Therefore, this study was conducted to find out whether Quizlet is feasible application to use for learning German nouns. This study aimed at: (1) portraying how German noun learning content presented in the Quizlet, and (2) evaluating the suitability of the Quizlet as a medium for learning German nouns. This study used a descriptive case study method with the criteria of "Criteria for Evaluating Web Tools and Apps" by Nik Peachey to evaluate applications for educational purposes. The study results showed that based on the four main criteria, namely technology, financial, motivation, and learning, the Quizlet meets the technology, motivation, and learning aspects well. This application can also present learning materials for German nouns in an interesting manner. Quizlet application features can be used to learn German nouns and practice the material that has been obtained.