Development of web-based system for supporting English vocabulary: Guess and Check Method

Abstract

This is a web application, which help promoting a reading culture among students is therefore one of the key tasks in the curriculum reform, with the aim to strengthen students English word vocabulary learning capability.

The purpose of inculcating the habit of reading among student is to create independent thinking individuals with the ability to not only create their own knowledge but also critically interpret, analyze and evaluate it with objectivity and fairness.

To develop this project the most essential for regular reading habit using guessing from context method. The Guess-Check system presents a simple method of developing vocabulary and fluency in English. The user is encouraged to guess each new unknown word and check the guess from context. The system encourages a regular reading habit and develops fluency.

After implementation of all functions, the system is tested in different stages and it works successfully as a prototype