The Effects of Mobile-Assisted Collaborative Language Learning on EFL Students' Interpreting Competence and Motivation

IF 0.7 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching Pub Date : 2023-10-16 DOI:10.4018/ijcallt.332404

Yihuan Yuan, Jamalludin B. Harun, Zhiru Wang

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Abstract

As globalization continues to grow, there is an increasing need for skilled interpreters. However, the interpreting skills of many students are still deficient: firstly, they are incapable of understanding the source language clearly; secondly, they are incapable of expressing standard English accurately. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate how mobile-assisted collaborative language learning (MACLL) can help English as a foreign language (EFL) students improve their interpreting competence and motivation. The study used a quantitative methodology and involved a sample of 60 students from one university. Their performance was monitored over a semester. To facilitate MACLL, mobile technologies such as Chaoxing App, iFlytek Input, and Praat were used as teaching tools. The results showed that MACLL had a positive effect on the improvement of students' interpreting competence, as evidenced by their improvement in academic performance and acquisition of language knowledge. The research also showed that students' learning motivation was enhanced in the MACLL environment.

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移动辅助协同语言学习对英语学生口译能力和口译动机的影响

随着全球化的不断发展，对熟练口译员的需求越来越大。然而，许多学生的口译技能仍然不足:首先，他们不能清楚地理解源语;其次，他们不能准确地表达标准英语。因此，本研究的目的是探讨移动辅助协作语言学习(MACLL)如何帮助作为外语的英语学习者提高口译能力和动机。这项研究采用了定量方法，并从一所大学选取了60名学生作为样本。他们的表现被监测了一个学期。为了促进MACLL，我们使用了超星App、科大讯飞输入法、Praat等移动技术作为教学工具。结果表明，MACLL对学生口译能力的提高有积极的作用，表现在学生学习成绩的提高和语言知识的习得上。研究还表明，在MACLL环境下，学生的学习动机得到了增强。

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International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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期刊介绍： The mission of the International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT) is to publish research, theory, and conceptually-based papers that address the use and impact of and innovations in education technologies in advancing foreign/second language learning and teaching. This journal expands on the principles, theories, designs, discussion, and implementations of computer-assisted language learning. In addition to original research papers and submissions on theory and concept development and systematic reports of practice, this journal welcomes theory-based CALL-related book and software/application reviews.