Students' Perspectives on Using Online Sources and Apps for EFL Learning in the Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Context

Language Learning and Literacy Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI:10.4018/978-1-5225-5140-9.CH016

Bin Zou, Xinxin Yan, H. Li

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Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has been developed rapidly and integrated into language learning in various levels in recent years, particularly for the young generation. Many previous studies reveal that young learners have autonomous learning in using online sources or apps in the MALL context. However, not many studies in China have examined Chinese students' use of MALL. Therefore, this chapter investigates how Chinese college students perceived their use of mobile devices for English as a foreign language (EFL) learning. It was based on two small studies and focused on using online sources and mobile apps for EFL learning on learners' mobile devices. Participants were 166 students from 21 universities in China. Research tools consisted of questionnaires and interviews. The findings demonstrate a high motivation among the participants in using online sources and apps for EFL learning on their mobile devices. The results also showed the impact of different regions on students' attitudes toward MALL. Mobile apps that are related to EFL class context could enhance students' EFL learning.

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学生在移动辅助语言学习环境中使用在线资源和应用程序进行英语学习的观点

近年来，移动辅助语言学习(Mobile-assisted language learning, MALL)迅速发展，并融入到语言学习的各个层面，尤其是年轻一代。许多先前的研究表明，年轻学习者在MALL环境下使用在线资源或应用程序具有自主学习能力。然而，国内对中国学生使用MALL的研究并不多。因此，本章调查了中国大学生如何看待他们使用移动设备学习英语的情况。它基于两项小型研究，重点关注学习者在移动设备上使用在线资源和移动应用程序进行英语学习。参与者是来自中国21所大学的166名学生。研究工具包括问卷调查和访谈。研究结果表明，参与者在移动设备上使用在线资源和应用程序进行英语学习的动机很高。结果还显示了不同地区对学生购物态度的影响。与英语课堂语境相关的手机应用程序可以促进学生的英语学习。

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