Apps and EFL: A Case Study on the Use of Smartphone Apps to Learn English by Four Japanese University Students

Autor/in	Mindog, Emily
Titel	Apps and EFL: A Case Study on the Use of Smartphone Apps to Learn English by Four Japanese University Students
Quelle	In: JALT CALL Journal, 12 (2016) 1, S.3-22 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1832-4215
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Computer Software; Telecommunications; Social Networks; Language Skills; Grammar; Vocabulary Development; Spelling; Asians; College Students; Foreign Countries; Student Attitudes; Case Studies; Language Proficiency; Semi Structured Interviews; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Telekommunikationstechnik; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Grammatik; Wortschatzarbeit; Schreibweise; Asian; Asiat; Asiatin; Asiaten; Asiate; Collegestudent; Ausland; Schülerverhalten; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Language skills
Abstract	This study explores, describes and analyzes the utilization of smartphone apps by four Japanese university students to support learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Findings indicate that intermediate language learners use apps to access content and communicate on SNS and are not keen on studying discrete language parts. Participants believe that using apps helped them with their four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Use of apps (location, frequency and duration) seems to be determined by opportunity, personal preference and desire to use. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	JALT CALL SIG. 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan. e-mail: journal!jaltcall.org; Web site: http://journal.jaltcall.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01