Evaluating Language Learning Applications from EFL Learners' Perspectives: The Case of Mondly.

Autor: Hajizadeh, Sedigheh, Salman, Ahmed Rawdhan, Ebadi, Saman
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Zdroj: International Journal of Technologies in Learning; Jun2024, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p93-112, 20p
Abstrakt: The field of supplementary language learning applications has experienced considerable growth in recent years. However, evaluations of these applications concerning their affordances and limitations have not been fully explored. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential suitability and limitations of the mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and computer-assisted language learning (CALL) application called "Mondly." Drawing on a framework and descriptive statistics, we sought to uncover whether Mondly met the assumptions of an appropriate learning platform. Based on a cross-sectional survey design, this study assessed the efficacy of Mondly by examining the opinions of its users. A cohort of sixty-two individuals, encompassing various genders and age groups, was selected to participate in the study. Participants had ten sessions to practice learning English. The results indicated that Mondly has the potential to benefit English as a foreign language (EFL) learning. The study highlights the importance of evaluating supplementary tools for instructional purposes and identifies some limitations. The evaluation can aid in adapting appropriate apps for specific purposes and enhance the quality of MALL applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index