University Students’ Perception and Enactment of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)

Authors

  • Sanaullah, Research Scholar, Department of English Language & Literature, The Sheikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Corresponding Author Email: sanaullahmahar445@gmail.com
  • Abdul Rasool, Research Scholar, Department of English Language & Literature, The Sheikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Abdul Moiz Kehar Research Scholar, Department of English Language & Literature, The Sheikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

This study investigated university students’ perception and enactment of usage of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in learning English, focusing on students from the physiotherapy and nursing department at Dr. Zia Ud Din University at Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan. It explores how mobile applications like Google Translate, YouTube, Zoom, WhatsApp, and Elsa Speak help students improve their language skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. A qualitative research approach was used, involving 97 students selected from an initial pool of 127 based on their participation and response quality. Data were gathered through an open-ended questionnaire and interviews, examining students’ digital literacy, learning strategies, and challenges with Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL). The results show that the students view MALL positively for its flexibility and ability to promote self-directed learning of language. However, barriers like poor internet access, digital illiteracy, and mobile devices were identified unequal access as barriers. The study calls for enhanced institutional support and infrastructure to optimise Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL)  

Keywords: Mobile Assisted Language Learning, University Students.

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Published

2025-03-23

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Liberal Journal of Language & Literature Review

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