Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language Learning
With the rapid expansion of deploying mobile instant messaging applications such as Telegram for the purpose of language learning, it is quite apparent that language research in this regard is lagging behind the trend. This study addressed the matter by exploring how language learners utilize a Tele...
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Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch
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| author | Davood Borzabadi Farahani Masoud Ahrabi Fakhr |
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| description | With the rapid expansion of deploying mobile instant messaging applications such as Telegram for the purpose of language learning, it is quite apparent that language research in this regard is lagging behind the trend. This study addressed the matter by exploring how language learners utilize a Telegram group for the purpose of language learning. In this regard, the activities of a Telegram language learning group with 74 active members was observed and recorded for a week. To capture the patterns of utilization of the group, a thematic analysis was conducted on the compiled corpus of approximately 45000 words gathered by recording the messages posted by the group’s members. The analysis indicated that the themes of utilization of the Telegram language learning group were discussing content-based topics, seeking and sharing resources, recommending conversation opportunities, sharing learning strategies, and giving corrective feedback on each other’s language. The findings of this research illustrated the potential of mobile messaging applications for creating opportunities for self-initiated and collaborative language learning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-13349ea1138343c1b1c755ae613e5f172022-12-21T18:50:04ZengIslamic Azad University, Tabriz BranchJournal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice2645-35762645-35842018-08-01112291110541067Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language LearningDavood Borzabadi FarahaniMasoud Ahrabi Fakhr0Department of English Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranWith the rapid expansion of deploying mobile instant messaging applications such as Telegram for the purpose of language learning, it is quite apparent that language research in this regard is lagging behind the trend. This study addressed the matter by exploring how language learners utilize a Telegram group for the purpose of language learning. In this regard, the activities of a Telegram language learning group with 74 active members was observed and recorded for a week. To capture the patterns of utilization of the group, a thematic analysis was conducted on the compiled corpus of approximately 45000 words gathered by recording the messages posted by the group’s members. The analysis indicated that the themes of utilization of the Telegram language learning group were discussing content-based topics, seeking and sharing resources, recommending conversation opportunities, sharing learning strategies, and giving corrective feedback on each other’s language. The findings of this research illustrated the potential of mobile messaging applications for creating opportunities for self-initiated and collaborative language learning.http://jal.iaut.ac.ir/article_541067_89a36a3a287c443e284e740e2bfc0ab7.pdfself-initiated language learningmobile instant messagingMobile Learningcollaborative learningTelegram |
| spellingShingle | Davood Borzabadi Farahani Masoud Ahrabi Fakhr Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language Learning Journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice self-initiated language learning mobile instant messaging Mobile Learning collaborative learning Telegram |
| title | Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language Learning |
| title_full | Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language Learning |
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| title_short | Exploring the Potential of a Mobile Messaging Application for Self-Initiated Language Learning |
| title_sort | exploring the potential of a mobile messaging application for self initiated language learning |
| topic | self-initiated language learning mobile instant messaging Mobile Learning collaborative learning Telegram |
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