An increasing number of studies highlight the benefits of integrating Mobile assisted language learning (MALL) into the classroom. This paper aims to report on the results of an investigation - whether applying a mobile application (app) enhances language learning in an EFL classroom at a private bilingual university in Tokyo. As part of the class assignment, students were required to complete a weekly journal based on their reflections on using a mobile application for language learning. The results indicated that using a mobile app showed no significant increase in hours of study time, but the feedback from the journal entries suggested that the learners’ general perceptions (of MALL) were largely positive. They felt using an app was not only effective in enhancing their language learning but also created a more enjoyable learning environment with flexibility. The limitations of this paper are discussed for future research along with suggestions for teachers who may be interested in incorporating MALL in EFL classrooms.
Miharu Williams (Fri,) studied this question.