scholarly journals L2 VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION

Diacrítica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-247
Author(s):  
Daniel Reschke Pires ◽  
Celso Henrique Soufen Tumolo
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Language Production ◽  
Vocabulary Instruction ◽  
Word Knowledge ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Written Form ◽  
L2 Vocabulary

The advancements in mobile technology have made smartphones more accessible and more powerful, and this has led to the growth of the field of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). Because of this and considering that most smartphone applications for English learning have activities designed to instruct vocabulary (Kim & Kwon, 2012), this study aimed at analyzing the instruction of vocabulary in the three most used applications for language learning until the end of 2018. More specifically, it investigated: a) what aspects of word-knowledge the applications develop; b) whether they provide a number of encounters with the target vocabulary and whether they are massed or spaced; and c) the nonverbal representations employed by the applications. The results showed that the applications: a) instruct the spoken and written form of words, but often neglect other aspects of word knowledge; b) provide multiple, massed encounters with the target vocabulary; and c) employ images and videos as nonverbal representations that are not always relevant to the instruction of target vocabulary. From the analysis, we concluded that the applications can be used as a tool to assist the instruction of vocabulary in spite of limitations such as the lack of chances for language production and decontextualized instruction.

Chinese Students' Perceptions of Using Mobile Devices for English Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 1687-1700
Author(s):  
Bin Zou ◽  
Xinxin Yan
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
Students Attitudes

The advance of mobile technology has turned portable, handheld devices into an integral part of students' daily life, and also paved the way for the rise of mobile assisted language learning. This study focused on how Chinese students perceive the use of using mobile devices for English practice in and out of class, in order to see whether they are interested in mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and how they construct the technology with regard to English learning. One hundred and one students from eighteen universities in mainland China participated in this study. All of them completed an anonymous questionnaire and 20 randomly selected students were interviewed. The results illuminate a strong motivation among students for learning English via mobiles, and diverse types of m-learning activities were discovered. The results also revealed that students' attitudes toward mobile learning can be impacted by their regions or more specifically their surroundings.

scholarly journals Learners’ Perceptions of the Use of Mobile Technology in a Task-Based Language Teaching Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone L. Calabrich
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Web Search ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Language Schools

<p class="apa">This research explored perceptions of learners studying English in private language schools regarding the use of mobile technology to support language learning. Learners were first exposed to both a mobile assisted and a mobile unassisted language learning experience, and then asked to express their thoughts on the incorporation of mobile devices into the language classroom. The mobile assisted tasks involved learners posting a review online based on a real past experience, as well as using web-search engines to gather enough information to plan a hypothetical trip. Findings revealed overall positive attitudes amongst the students surveyed. Arguments in favour of the incorporation of mobile technology in the language classroom included: the possibility of having access to a range of materials superior in both quality and quantity when using mobile devices to access the Internet, among others. However, a significant amount of scepticism towards Mobile Assisted Language Learning emerged. Arguments against suggested that the format of presentation, rather than the type of task, seemed to constitute a motivational factor that played a psychologically significant role to some of the learners.</p>

scholarly journals The learner as lexicographer: using monolingual and bilingual corpora to deepen vocabulary knowledge

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina HMELJAK SANGAWA
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Word Knowledge ◽  
Challenging Tasks ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Bilingual Corpora ◽  
The University ◽  
Pragmatic Knowledge ◽  
Selection Of

Learning vocabulary is one of the most challenging tasks faced by learners with a non-kanji background when learning Japanese as a foreign language. However, learners are often not aware of the range of different aspects of word knowledge they need in order to successfully use Japanese. This includes not only the spoken and written form of a word and its meaning, but also morphological, grammatical, collocational, connotative and pragmatic knowledge as well as knowledge of social constraints to be observed. In this article, we present some background data on the use of dictionaries among students of Japanese at the University of Ljubljana, a selection of resources and a series of exercises developed with the following aims: a) to foster greater awareness of the different aspects of Japanese vocabulary, both from a monolingual and a contrastive perspective, b) to learn about tools and methods that can be applied in different contexts of language learning and language use, and c) to develop strategies for learning new vocabulary, reinforcing knowledge about known vocabulary, and effectively using this knowledge in receptive and productive language tasks.

Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 194-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zineb Djoub
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Learning Modes ◽  
Language Content

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) provides learners with the chance to experience new learning modes that go beyond the classroom context, offering them more flexibility, learning choices in terms of language content, ways of its delivery, learning space, and time, thereby enhancing their learning autonomy. But how are English teachers using MALL? In the attempt to answer this question, a survey is carried out with a sample of 42 English teachers. The results show that the limited use of such devices is not likely to help the learners develop autonomy since it does not go beyond the objective of enhancing their knowledge of this language. This study also reveals learners' difficulties in using these devices, the skills needed, and the kind of support these teachers require. In light of these findings, a list of recommendations is suggested to enhance MALL.

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 69-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine B. Nielson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Language Instruction ◽  
Workplace Training ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Language Learning Strategy ◽  
K 12

This chapter outlines practical findings from the emerging body of research on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). After briefly situating the conversation within a framework of how best to use technology for language instruction, the chapter opens with a review of what we know about how to use mobile technology for language learning. Then, the discussion turns to how to best apply these findings in various instructional contexts, including K–12, higher education, and workplace training. By the end of the chapter, students will have both a solid understanding of how mobile technology can facilitate second language learning as well as concrete examples of how to develop and execute a mobile language learning strategy in various educational contexts.

Mobile Technology and Learner Autonomy in Language Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 291-309
Author(s):  
Zineb Djoub
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Learning Modes ◽  
Language Content

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) provides learners with the chance to experience new learning modes that go beyond the classroom context, offering them more flexibility, learning choices in terms of language content, ways of its delivery, learning space, and time, thereby enhancing their learning autonomy. But how are English teachers using MALL? In the attempt to answer this question, a survey is carried out with a sample of 42 English teachers. The results show that the limited use of such devices is not likely to help the learners develop autonomy since it does not go beyond the objective of enhancing their knowledge of this language. This study also reveals learners' difficulties in using these devices, the skills needed, and the kind of support these teachers require. In light of these findings, a list of recommendations is suggested to enhance MALL.

A Comprehensive Review of Mobile Technology-Assisted English Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 246-265
Author(s):  
Liheng Yu ◽  
Zhonggen (中根) Yu (于)
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Learning Functions

Mobile English language learning has drawn global attention. This study systematically examined the literature in the past 11 years. It visualized the general trend of the number of related publications in a decade, discussed the attitudes of teachers and learners toward mobile device-assisted English learning, explored the effect of motivation on mobile device assisted English learning, discussed the influence of mobile device-assisted English learning on output and input English language skills, presented the influence of mobile device-assisted English learning on vocabulary knowledge acquisition, demonstrated the factors influencing the effectiveness of mobile English language learning, showed the general learning outcomes in mobile device-assisted English learning, together with the disadvantages of mobile technology-assisted English learning and co-citations of publications. When designing mobile devices, designers could include and optimize learning functions based on the findings.

A Systematic Review on Mobile Technology-Assisted English Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-88
Author(s):  
Zhonggen Yu
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
English Language ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning Functions

Mobile English language learning has drawn global attention. This study systematically examined the literature in the recent eleven years. It visualized the general trend of the number of related publications in a decade; discussed the attitudes of teachers and learners toward mobile device assisted English learning; explored the effect of motivation on mobile device assisted English learning, discussed the influence of mobile device assisted English learning on output and input English language skills; presented the influence of mobile device assisted English learning on vocabulary knowledge acquisition; demonstrated the factors influencing the effectiveness of mobile English language learning, showed the general learning outcomes in mobile device assisted English learning; together with the disadvantages of mobile technology-assisted English learning and co-citations of publications. When designing mobile devices, designers could include and optimize learning functions based on the findings.

scholarly journals Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) for ESL Learners: A Review of Affordances and Constraints

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harwati Hashim ◽  
Melor Md. Yunus ◽  
Mohamed Amin Embi ◽  
Nor Azwa Mohamed Ozir
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
English As Second Language ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Esl Learners

Nowadays, mobile technology is changing the landscape of language learning and is seen as the next frontier being researched for its potential in enhancing the teaching and learning of English language.  The portability of mobile devices is believed to bring new methods that can shape learning styles and pedagogies which could become more personalised and allow learners to learn on the move; thus, enhance English language teaching and learning.  This creates the potential for significant change in the teaching and learning of English as Second Language (ESL). Taking mobile learning as the setting within which developments in Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) may be understood, this paper offers reflections on what Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) has potentially offered and the constraints that might be faced by the English as Second Language (ESL) learners when using MALL.  Above all, it was a challenging issue to cover learning tasks by using a mobile device particularly in learning English as Second Language (ESL).  Nevertheless, mobile devices which are popular among students are motivational tools to be used in education as well as various learning activities.  This was proven by many researchers who have shown the positive outcomes.  Hence, we should admit that mobile devices are finding their way into classrooms in the student’s pockets, and we have to ensure that educational practice can include this mobile technology in effective and productive ways particularly for English as Second Language (ESL) learning.

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