The Effectiveness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning on Improving Chinese EFL Students’ Vocabulary Learning
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11113/lspi.v12.26004Keywords:
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Constructivism, Vocabulary Learning, EFL, Baichizan AppAbstract
Mobile learning with its characteristics of flexibility and convenience in assisting students’ learning has become a new trend among language learners. Hence, the purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL) on improving Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ English scores in their vocabulary learning. The study employed 96 students in a Chinese University as the participants to verify whether the students’ English scores had been improved by having mobile-assisted language learning. Baicizhan App was selected as the instrument of mobile-assisted language learning for testing its effectiveness, due to the widespread application of the App in China. Pre-test and post-test were conducted and a semester of experiment with the application of Baicizhan App was carried out, with 48 students selected to be in the experimental class and 48 students in the control class. A duration of one semester was utilized to carry out the study. The results of the tests showed that mobile-assisted language learning had improved Chinese EFL students’ English scores in their vocabulary learning with the contribution of finding out an effective mode of teaching and learning vocabulary with Baicizhan App.
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