The use of the digital tool Duolingo for english vocabulary acquisition in high school students

Authors

  • Leslie Sharon Villarreal Reyes University of North America image/svg+xml
  • Martha Susana Brauer Aguilar National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • Deborah Dueñas Salgado Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education image/svg+xml
  • Angélica Hernández Luna University of North America image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v4i1.186

Keywords:

Duolingo, Vocabulary acquisition, tool, lexical competence, gamification

Abstract

This document, which consists of an analysis and documentary research, addresses how the integration of the digital tool Duolingo within the English classroom used as an additional resource in teaching practice favors the acquisition and reinforcement of English vocabulary. In English language learning, vocabulary is the cornerstone for developing linguistic competence. Through the versatility of the platform and gamification, this paper aims to improve and increase students' vocabulary levels. The goal is for students to progressively take ownership of the language by using and practicing it in each session, working both individually and in groups, and to apply the vocabulary acquired in a real, practical way to their daily lives.

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Author Biographies

Leslie Sharon Villarreal Reyes , University of North America

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in English as a Foreign Language and has 19 years of experience teaching at the elementary and high school levels in Mexico City. She has completed continuing education courses, including project-based learning courses: a path from idea to action. She was awarded a medal in recognition of her 15 years of service at the high school level.

Martha Susana Brauer Aguilar , National Technological Institute of Mexico

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, a Ph.D. in Organizational Management, and a postdoctoral degree in research methodology. She is an academic and researcher specializing in educational innovation and learning at the higher education and graduate levels, with expertise in supporting students through thesis mentoring, developing research protocols, and publishing articles in high-impact journals.

Deborah Dueñas Salgado , Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education

She is a graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees; she has distinguished herself through her contributions to institutional strengthening and the promotion of educational excellence. She earned her Ph.D. from Rey Juan Carlos University (Madrid, Spain) with honors, focusing her research on strategic reflection in sustainable development and entrepreneurship. Her teaching experience centers on fostering educational research and innovation, with a practical approach that contributes to the advancement of academic quality and pedagogical transformation.

Angélica Hernández Luna , University of North America

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in English as a Foreign Language from the Escuela Normal Superior de México. She also holds a specialization in the Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language from the National Pedagogical University. With 12 years of professional experience, she has worked at two technical high schools in Mexico City, at the Peterson School’s Lomas campus, and currently as a professor at the ENSM.

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2026-04-21

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Villarreal Reyes , L. S., Brauer Aguilar , M. S., Dueñas Salgado , D., & Hernández Luna , A. (2026). The use of the digital tool Duolingo for english vocabulary acquisition in high school students. Revista NeyArt, 4(1), 129–156. https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v4i1.186

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