Designing an online idiom learning platform to enhance acquisition through visual representation methods

Abstract

This study describes the design and evaluation process of the online idiom learning platform UTOPIDIOM, employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. The research combined quantitative survey data from 100 users and semi-structured interviews with 10 third-year students. The analysis results reveal that, learners reported a positive and relatively consistent experience regarding the platform's usability, particularly in terms of its visual interface and navigational structure. Furthermore, pedagogical factors grounded in illustrations and interactive activities were acknowledged for their supportive role in the process of comprehending and retaining idioms. Overall, these findings affirm that UTOPIDIOM serves as an online idiom learning environment featuring a tight integration of interface design and pedagogical orientation, thereby contributing to the enhancement of both learner experience and learning efficiency.