Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications
Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) refers to the use of smart mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to support language learning processes. With the widespread adoption of mobile technology, MALL has gained significant attention in recent years as promising technology to language...
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University of Anbar
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| description | Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) refers to the use of smart mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to support language learning processes. With the widespread adoption of mobile technology, MALL has gained significant attention in recent years as promising technology to language learning and teaching. Currently, MALL is considered as of significant potential to enhance language learning and teaching outcomes by supporting learner engagement, autonomy, and motivation. Mobile learning environment provides opportunities for authentic and contextualized language use, helping learners to engage the practices of language skills in the real world settings. This paper provides an overview of MALL, discussing its definition, features, advantages, and challenges. It explores the various applications of MALL in different language learning contexts and presents a critical analysis of its effectiveness. Additionally, the paper addresses the future prospects and potential advancements in MALL, considering the evolving landscape of mobile technology and language learning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5d3f0aad801e47ecb2f400c15c725bbc2024-09-08T18:36:06ZaraUniversity of Anbarمجلة جامعة الأنبار للعلوم الإنسانية1995-84632706-66732023-09-01202332484250210.37653/juah.2023.180784180784Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and ImplicationsAbdullah Ayed Hardan0University of Anbar- College of Education for HumanitiesMobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) refers to the use of smart mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to support language learning processes. With the widespread adoption of mobile technology, MALL has gained significant attention in recent years as promising technology to language learning and teaching. Currently, MALL is considered as of significant potential to enhance language learning and teaching outcomes by supporting learner engagement, autonomy, and motivation. Mobile learning environment provides opportunities for authentic and contextualized language use, helping learners to engage the practices of language skills in the real world settings. This paper provides an overview of MALL, discussing its definition, features, advantages, and challenges. It explores the various applications of MALL in different language learning contexts and presents a critical analysis of its effectiveness. Additionally, the paper addresses the future prospects and potential advancements in MALL, considering the evolving landscape of mobile technology and language learning.https://juah.uoanbar.edu.iq/article_180784_8b20506ad02c43de9fb064a2952e49b5.pdfmobile assisted. language learning. mobile learning. language learningmobile technology |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah Ayed Hardan Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications مجلة جامعة الأنبار للعلوم الإنسانية mobile assisted. language learning. mobile learning. language learning mobile technology |
| title | Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications |
| title_full | Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications |
| title_fullStr | Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications |
| title_short | Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A General Overview of Features, Advantages and Implications |
| title_sort | mobile assisted language learning a general overview of features advantages and implications |
| topic | mobile assisted. language learning. mobile learning. language learning mobile technology |
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