Improving Communication Skills through Innovative Techniques for Building Vocabulary

This study investigates the impact of innovative techniques for vocabulary building on improving communication skills among English learners. The research design employed a mixed-method approach, integrating quantitative with qualitative surveys into the effectiveness of various vocabulary acquisition strategies. The sample included 100 college students in this study, engaged in interactive activities, integration of technology, and context-based learning. The measurement for data collection was carried out in terms of vocabulary knowledge and communication proficiency pre- and post-intervention, and qualitative insights were gained through focus group discussions and individual interviews. The findings from the results show that innovative techniques significantly improved the participants' vocabulary scores and their communication skills, as the statistical analyses prove the difference after the intervention. Students expressed, through qualitative data, that interactive and technology-based approaches were more interesting and effective when compared to the traditional method. The qualitative themes emerging from the analysis revealed that the context of the words in vocabulary learning is an important feature and collaborative activities increase motivation and retention.