The design of a web 2.0 based vocabulary learning system for EFL learners

Vocabulary is essential to language proficiency and skills. However, vocabulary learning is tedious and difficult for most EFL learners due to the forgetfulness and the discrete nature of vocabulary. Although many learning strategies have been proposed for vocabulary learning, the great effort required prohibits ELF learners to apply them. To make the vocabulary learning as a social activity with fun, a web 2.0 based vocabulary learning system is designed in the paper. The content-centered model, flash-based educational game and mind-map view, together with those learning strategies that have been proved effective make the system collaborative, interactive, motivating and self-involved for ELF learner. The web 2.0 system is currently accessible by http://dict.vip92.com.