Using Thematic English Learning and Augmented Reality to Enhance Vocabulary Learning Motivation and Enjoyment of Elementary School Students

Nowadays, vocabulary learning for second-grade students can be enhanced with appropriate teaching techniques, which can also improve their learning motivation and enjoyment at the same time. The use of Augmented Reality- Assisted Language Learning (ARALL) has been proven to be an innovative way to enhance the learning achievements of lower graders. Therefore, this study aimed to find out whether applying ARALL can improve the ability of lower-grade students in English vocabulary learning while also enhancing their learning motivation and enjoyment. Twenty-three lower-grade students participated in this study, and a mixed research method was adopted for data analysis. The results showed that the students did improve their vocabulary, and they enjoyed this ARALL instruction. Furthermore, through AR thematic English teaching methods, the students could remember the vocabulary rapidly and enhance their own confidence and enjoyment in learning English.