Yabancı Dil Olarak Türkçe Öğretiminde Wordwall Web 2.0 Platformunun Dil Becerilerinin Gelişimine Katkısı ve Etkin Kullanımı

Globalization has increased interactions between countries, making foreign language learning more critical. This process necessitates greater communication and intercultural interaction in areas such as commerce, technology, and tourism, while also compelling individuals to recognize diverse cultures and languages. Consequently, multilingual societies have emerged. Turkish, influenced by globalization, is being learned with growing interest both domestically and internationally. However, it is essential to make language teaching more effective and to increase student engagement during this process. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of using Web 2.0 tools such as Wordwall on students' language skills in teaching Turkish. Additionally, it evaluates the level of student interest in web-supported learning tools compared to traditional practice activities. The research focuses on the use and evaluation of virtual materials on a digital platform called Wordwall. Wordwall is a web-supported learning module that offers opportunities to reinforce lesson topics through gamification. In this study, the capabilities of this platform were analyzed, and a comparison was made between traditional exercises and web-supported activities. With the technological advancements offered by the digital age, language teaching has gained a new momentum. Quick and easy access to resources related to the target language has accelerated the information acquisition process, providing advantages in terms of portability. It has been demonstrated that digital tools like Wordwall are effective in engaging students and enhancing their language skills in language teaching. These tools were observed to increase student motivation and positively contribute to the learning process compared to traditional methods. Keywords: Foreign Language, Turkish Teaching, Activity, Wordwall