scholarly journals Learning Foreign Languages Using Mobile Applications

10.28945/3738 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruti Gafni ◽  
Dafni Biran Achituv ◽  
Gila Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World

Aim/Purpose: This study examines how the use of a Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) application influences the learners' attitudes towards the process of learning, in voluntary and mandatory environments. Background: Mobile devices and applications, which have become an integral part of our lives, are used for different purposes, including educational objectives. Among others, they are used in the process of foreign language acquisition. The use of a MALL application to learn foreign languages has advantages and drawbacks, which are important to understand, in order to achieve better learning results, while improving the enjoyment of the process. Methodology: The study population included people who participated in a foreign language course and used Duolingo application on a mobile device in parallel. One group consisted of high school pupils, who were obliged to use the application, while the other group consisted of people who took face-to-face courses, and chose to use the same Duolingo application voluntarily, in order to assist their studies. Contribution: This paper helps to understand the perceived advantages and drawbacks of using a MALL application by students both in mandatory and voluntary environments. Findings: Most of the participants found the MALL Duolingo application as enhancing the learning process. The gamification characteristics, ease of use, ubiquity and self-learning facilities had a stimulating effect on the process of learning, and contributed to the willingness to continue using the application and to recommend it to others. Recommendations for Practitioners: The research findings can contribute to both teachers and students who conduct and participate in foreign language courses, by helping them examine the possibility of combining mobile learning with a traditional face-to-face course. Moreover, the findings can assist developers of mobile learning applications, in order to include gamification options in the process of learning. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers in the fields of mobile applications and m-learning need to understand the factors enhancing the learning process, in order to develop the next generations of m-learning applications. Impact on Society: Mobile devices have become an accessory that almost every person in the world uses. Its ubiquitous characteristics allow using it everywhere and anytime. This is a greatjite opportunity to facilitate education to people all around the world. Gamification of m-learning applications can promote and encourage the use of these applications. Future Research: Further examination is need in different cultures, in order to understand if the findings are universal.

scholarly journals Learning Foreign Languages Using Mobile Applications

10.28945/3855 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 301-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruti Gafni ◽  
Dafni Biran Achituv ◽  
Gila Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The World

Aim/Purpose: This study examines how the use of a Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) application influences the learners’ attitudes towards the process of learning, and more specifically in voluntary and mandatory environments. Background: Mobile devices and applications, which have become an integral part of our lives, are used for different purposes, including educational objectives. Among others, they are used in the process of foreign language acquisition. The use of a MALL application to learn foreign languages has advantages and drawbacks, which are important to understand, in order to achieve better learning results, while improving the enjoyment of the process. Methodology : The study population included people who participated in a foreign language course and used Duolingo application on a mobile device in parallel. One group consisted of high school pupils, who were obliged to use the application and filled in before and after questionnaires. The other group consisted of people who took face-to-face courses, and chose to use the same Duolingo application voluntarily, in order to assist their studies. The second group answered another questionnaire tailored to more experienced users. The findings were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22, and a model was examined with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. Contribution: This paper helps to understand the perceived advantages and drawbacks of using a MALL application by students both in mandatory and voluntary environments. Findings: Most of the participants found the MALL Duolingo application enhanced the learning process. The gamification characteristics, ease of use, ubiquity and self-learning facilities had a stimulating effect on the process of learning, and contributed to the willingness to continue using the application and to recommend it to others. However, some statistically significant differences were found between the groups, referring to the characteristics of the application, among them ubiquity, lack of human feedback and simplicity of use. Recommendations for Practitioners: The research findings can contribute to both teachers and students who conduct and participate in foreign language courses, by helping them examine the possibility of combining mobile learning with a traditional face-to-face course. Moreover, the findings can assist developers of mobile learning applications, in order to include gamification options in the process of learning. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers in the fields of mobile applications and m-learning need to understand the factors enhancing the learning process, in order to develop the next generations of m-learning applications. Impact on Society: Mobile devices have become an accessory that almost every person in the world uses. Its ubiquitous characteristics allow using it everywhere and anytime. This is an opportunity to facilitate education to people all around the world. Gamification of m-learning applications can promote and encourage the use of these applications. Future Research Further examination is needed in different cultures, in order to understand if the findings are universal.

scholarly journals Using M-Learning Technology in Teaching Foreign Languages: A Panacea during COVID-19 Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Elena Dolzhich ◽  
Svetlana Dmitrichenkova ◽  
Mona Kamal Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Learning Technology

<p class="0abstract">The higher education system around the world is being rapidly developed towards digitalization – from computers to laptops, from laptops to tablets and smartphones. Accordingly, traditional delivery of instruction is being shifted towards blended learning that is being gradually replaced with distance learning, i.e. higher education is moving forward with mobile learning (m-learning) technologies. The introduction of mobile learning became the most topical event in 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to which many countries had to completely move to distance learning in higher education. The purpose of the study is to analyze the prospects for the widespread use of mobile applications in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in Russia to Russian and Arab learners. In the course of the study, an online survey based on a questionnaire consisting of four open and closed questions was conducted. An empirical method was applied to collect the research data.  The survey was conducted at the Department of Foreign Languages of the Engineering Academy of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (EA PFUR). The total research sample included 200 participants and consisted of: 50 potential employers, 50 Russian and Arab students of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia studying Linguistics (training program code 035700), 50 faculty members, namely teachers of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, the Institute of Foreign Languages of the Moscow State Pedagogical University and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, as well as 50 administrative staff of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. The purpose of the survey was to collect information about the use of mobile applications (Smartphone Apps) and the introduction of mobile learning technology (m-learning) in the process of teaching EFL to students. According to the results of the survey, instructors are actively using mobile technologies in their professional activities and all participants in the learning process are receptive to their introduction in education. At the same time, respondents believe that technical challenges are the major obstacle to the adoption of mobile applications; these problems must be overcome in order to enable more productive use of mobile applications. In this regard, the study of mobile applications that are suitable for specific aspects of learning a foreign language, such as spoken language, reading comprehension, listening or writing, can be considered a promising research area.</p>

scholarly journals Using mobile technologies for studying foreign languages

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-321
Author(s):  
Mariia Viktorovna Drygina
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Process Visibility

In our modern world mobile devices play an important role in the learning process and provide more opportunities for access to educational resources. The use of mobile devices in the learning process is a promising direction that attracts researchers all over the world. Although mobile devices are widely used and they are accessible means of studying, they are still not perceived as means of foreign language learning. The use of mobile technologies will make it possible not only to induce the learning process visibility, divisiveness and interaction, but also to improve the quality of education, and to expand the possibilities for both students and teachers. The paper presents a systematic review of resources on the problem of mobile assisted language learning. The results of the research have shown that this method is widely used by researchers in Scandinavian countries. The classification has been made on the basis of the existing concept of mobile learning. In addition, the paper describes main technical, pedagogical and psychosocial factors which influence the development of modern resources for mobile learning of foreign languages.

scholarly journals Teaching Chinese Language through Immortal Songs Comparing to Vietnamse Language

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Huynh Tan Hoi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Chinese

Foreign languages in general and Chinese in particular has an important role in the context which the world has been developing continuously. Understanding and using this language eloquently will make learners have more chances to exchange culture, absorb new knowledge as well as present thoughts and views in a comfortable way. This paper mentions the reality of teaching and learning Chinese and the ways to upgrade the education quality through training practicing immortal songs as well as comparing to Vietnamese language. The article was completed with the assistance of 30 learners who are studying Chinese at some foreign language centers in Ho Chi Minh City during July of 2018 and it showed that learning process will be much more interesting and easier when listening to music.     

scholarly journals The Use of Mobile Learning Technologies in Primary Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 250-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Anthony Camilleri ◽  
Adriana Caterina Camilleri
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Educational Applications

This research explains the rationale behind the utilization of mobile learning technologies. It involves a qualitative study among children to better understand their opinions and perceptions toward the use of educational applications (apps) that are available on their mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets. The researchers organized semi-structured, face-to-face interview sessions with primary school students who were using mobile technologies at their primary school. The students reported that their engagement with the educational apps has improved their competencies. They acquired relational and communicative skills as they collaborated in teams. On the other hand, there were a few students who were not perceiving the usefulness and the ease of use of the educational apps on their mobile device. This study indicates that the research participants had different skillsets as they exhibited different learning abilities. In conclusion, this contribution opens avenues for future research in this promising field of study.

scholarly journals A Study on the Usage Intention of Japanese Learning Mobile Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 255
Author(s):  
Duen-Huang Huang ◽  
Hao-En Chueh ◽  
Huai-Te Huang ◽  
Yueh-Ting Tzou ◽  
Chang-Yi Kao
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Online Questionnaire

Mobile applications change living habits and social style and provide an alternative learning channel for foreign languages. The use of applications overcomes limitations of time and space, thus enhancing the effectiveness of foreign language learning. In Taiwan, from the university students learning a foreign language, most part is learning English, followed by Japanese. Many scholars have conducted studies on issues related to English learning applications, but few have studied Japanese learning applications. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence learners to use Japanese learning applications. An online questionnaire survey was conducted from February 21 to March 2, 2021, in the Japanese language group of the Department of Applied Foreign Languages at a university in northern Taiwan. From the 127 valid forms collected, 40 respondents indicated they have not used Japanese learning applications. Thus, the remaining 87 answers were analyzed using the statistical software IBM SPSS Statistics 20. The results showed that among all variables, the mean score of “perceived ease of use” was the highest and that of “behavioral intention” was the lowest. Empirical analysis revealed that “perceived usefulness,” “facilitating conditions,” and “social influence” were the key factors that influenced the “behavioral intention” of learners. The findings can provide design guidelines for Japanese learning application developers and serve as a reference for educators to promote the use of Japanese learning applications.

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS OF NON-LANGUAGE SPECIALTIES WITHIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Alina Mekheda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Educational Potential

The article reviews the main reasons for the growth of the role of a «foreign language» discipline within the framework of non-linguistic specialties as part of the process of gradual reformation of the higher education system in Ukraine. The author addresses the search for effective concepts for the integration of professional training and teaching foreign languages for future highly qualified specialists in non-linguistic universities, which are reflected in strategic government documents. The main innovative methods of teaching a foreign language, conditions for their effective application in the educational process of higher educational institutions along with their teaching and educational potential are analyzed. Amongst the innovative methods of teaching students a foreign language, the author highlighted the following: training modules that ensure the development of the fluency of students' speech, as well as their confident communication in a foreign language; case technologies that make it possible to use practical life situations for learning; binary classes allowing the integration of subjects, interest and students` motivation. Educators and students have the opportunity to use the Internet and computer technology to increase the efficiency of the process of learning foreign languages in university courses. A great tool for learning foreign languages are mobile applications and Internet platforms that use authentic materials. Students and teachers have access to audio and video materials created by native speakers who are also teachers. Mobile applications allow you to independently create test tasks, surveys and a variety of games and involve a large number of students.

scholarly journals Scientific research and training of foreign languages in universities in Vietnam today

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Quang Thuan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
And Training

This research aims to describe the situation of scientific research and the teaching of foreign languages ​​in universities. A questionnaire survey and a series of face-to-face interviews were conducted with a sample of 488 foreign language teachers from 201 universities. The research results describe a comprehensive picture of the training and scientific research related to the teaching of foreign languages ​​in higher education institutions in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Linguodidactic potential of concepts in teaching foreign languages to students-interpreters

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-262
Author(s):  
Svetlana S. Vasilenko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Semantic Content ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
The World ◽  
Interdisciplinary Nature

The paper discusses possibilities and ways of studying concepts in teaching foreign languages to students-interpreters. The author notes that modern didactic research has interdisciplinary nature, analyzes the theory of the concept from the point of view of linguistics, cultural studies and psycholinguistics. The author also notes the fact of creation of linguo-conceptodidactics as a new scientific direction. The paper presents a linguodidactic understanding of the concept, analyzes its structure and semantic content. The author describes in detail the process of foreign language concepts acquisition and presents it as a sequence of several stages. The acquisition of foreign language concepts is associated with the development of concept competence. The paper notes that the acquisition of foreign language concepts should go in parallel with the acquisition of foreign language lexis. In addition, it is necessary to use authentic materials in teaching foreign languages that allows forming a conceptual picture of the world of native speakers. Acquisition of foreign language concepts is especially important for students-interpreters who study several foreign languages and are faced with the problem of translating foreign concepts and phenomena of foreign language reality. The paper presents how conceptuality can be realized in teaching foreign languages. The author gives a practical example of studying the English concept Travel, offers examples of exercises and tasks for mastering it, as well as mnemonic techniques for memorizing lexemes that represent the concept. In the paper is stressed, that the concepts should be included in the content of foreign language teaching to students-interpreters. This contributes to the development of correct ideas about foreign language reality, understanding the facts of the native and foreign language culture, i.e. cultural reflection development.

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2021 ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
SIRANUSH GHAZARYAN
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Negative Interference ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Learning English

The article touches upon the problems of teaching English as a third foreign language in higher educational institutions of the Republic of Armenia. The students’ mother tongue, in this case, is Armenian. Russian is the first foreign language and French is the second one. Considering the fact that the students’ 2nd (French) and 3rd (English) foreign languages have significant similarities that can cause both positive transfer and negative interference, the teaching/learning process of English should be organized by paying special attention to the similarities and taking into account certain peculiarities. Accordingly, the use of correctly selected exercises can help in organizing the teaching/learning process more quickly and effectively. The author also introduces some “dangerous” language phenomena that may bring about undesirable interference in learning English after French. In addition, a number of exercise samples are provided that might be used to develop the students’ lexical, grammatical and phonological competences in teaching/learning English as a third foreign language.

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