Abstract
This paper reports an attempt to introduce a web-based English vocabulary learning system as a tool for efficient and continuous English learning at Gunma National College of Technology. GNCT is a five-year school that covers high school and two years of college. This new system was launched on the college website for fourth year students, who are faced with the necessity of enhancing English vocabulary for various purposes geared towards their post-graduation careers, such as taking TOEIC, TOEFL, and transfer admission examinations for four-year universities. The first goal of the new system, however, has been to promote learning aimed at improving scores in regular examinations at school. The English vocabulary page of the school website is updated at intervals during the semester, and offers students information about target vocabulary words selected from their textbook. It is too early to judge the effects on standardized tests and entrance exams, but the website has been useful not only to promote learning, but also for encouraging students to keep up their English language studies and continually add new words to their English vocabulary.
