Journal of English Language Teaching Innovations and Materials (Jeltim)
Vol 3, No 2 (2021): October 2021

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English language acquisition: a critical literature review

Kristianus Erwin Gael (Warner School of Education, University of Rochester)
Dewi Satria Elmiana (University of Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2021

Abstract

The objective of this study is  ‘how effective mobile apps in learning English?’ by exploring the use of mobile apps in English as a Second Language (ESL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL) acquisition. It examines how employing MALL in learning English can improve students’ receptive skills, productive skills, and other skills by conducting critical literature review to answer the research question. The results showed that employing mobile applications in learning English is effective to develop L2 learners’ English skills and also Mobile apps help L2 learners in learning English both as the second and foreign language. Interestingly, in the situation of the global pandemic which many schools are closed, mobile technology has helped students in learning English skills. It can be suggested that by employing Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in learning English skills plays a crucial role in the situation of the global pandemic of COVID 19 where teachers and students can use mobile apps both in and outside the classroom because it is convenient and user friendly.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JELTIM

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

JELTIM focuses on publishing research articles on innovations and materials in English language teaching. We can accept genuine works on ELT methodologies, curriculum and syllabus, materials, media, computer-based innovations, internet-based interactions, and blended teaching and learning. We ...