Augmented Reality for Vocabulary Learning and Speaking Skills of Tourism Employees

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https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13860

Keywords:

Augmented reality, Language learning, Speaking skills, Tourism employees, Environmental vocabulary

Abstract

This study explores the application of Augmented Reality (AR) technology as a tool to enhance environmental vocabulary learning and improve the speaking skills of tourism employees in Sumbawa. Given the importance of English proficiency in the tourism industry, many employees face challenges in mastering vocabulary and effective communication. Adopting a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews with 16 employees from four tourism sites. The findings indicate that 87.5% of respondents believe AR significantly aids vocabulary expansion, with 75% reporting increased confidence in speaking English. Additionally, 62.5% see AR as relevant to their professional needs, while 50% find it helpful in understanding environmental terminology. Despite these benefits, some challenges remain, including limited access to AR devices and the absence of real-time feedback. The study concludes that AR has substantial potential to enhance language learning by improving vocabulary retention and speaking proficiency. Moreover, integrating AR into tourism training programs could further support employees in developing essential language skills for their professional growth.

Author Biographies

Umar Umar, Sumbawa University of Technology

Umar is an English lecturer at the Department of English Language and Culture at Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa, Indonesia. His research interests include language education, language acquisition, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and corpus linguistics. His academic work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of language teaching and learning, with a particular interest in applying data-driven approaches through corpus analysis and tailoring English instruction to meet the specific needs of various professional fields.

 

Yuliadi Yuliadi, Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa

Yuliadi is a lecturer in the Informatics Study Program at the Faculty of System Engineering, University of Technology Sumbawa. His research interests include data structures and algorithms, software engineering, application development, and artificial intelligence.  

Muhammad Hidayatullah, Universitas Teknologi Sumbawa

Muhammad Hidayatullah is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of System Engineering, Sumbawa University of Technology. His research interests include data structures and algorithms, software engineering, application development, and artificial intelligence. 

A. Rahman, Warsaw University of Technology

Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland

Zainudin Hassan, University Technology Malaysia

School of Education Faculty Social Sciences and Humanities University Technology Malaysia Jalan Iman, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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Umar, U., Yuliadi, Y., Hidayatullah, M., Rahman, A., & Hassan, Z. (2025). Augmented Reality for Vocabulary Learning and Speaking Skills of Tourism Employees. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 13(2), 811–823. https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13860

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