Vocabulary Mobile Learning Application in Blended English Language Learning

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Result on the web

<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.869055/full" target="_blank" >https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.869055/full</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.869055" target="_blank" >10.3389/fpsyg.2022.869055</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Vocabulary Mobile Learning Application in Blended English Language Learning

Original language description

Mobile devices and applications, which have become an integral part of our lives, are gradually used for different purposes, including learning languages in EFL classrooms. Since vocabulary plays an important role in the process of foreign language learning, the aim of this study was to explore the use of the vocabulary mobile learning application and its usefulness in blended English learning. Quantitative and qualitative approach to research was used, since the integration of both approaches created the possibility to solve complex research problem. The case study was based on the use of the developed mobile application called Anglictina Today the content of which corresponded to the language needs of the target group of students. The quantitative approach used a method of quasi-experiment aiming to achieve the pre-tests and post-test results of the students from the experimental and control groups. The results showed that the students facing blended learning, including mobile application in the process of language learning, achieved better results than the students exposed to the traditional, face-to-face education. In addition, the results revealed students&apos; overall satisfaction with the application. The main reasons for their satisfaction were improved vocabulary knowledge, ease of use, and enhanced motivation. Based on these findings from the current study, it can be argued that the vocabulary mobile learning application proved to be useful in the process of blended English language learning.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50103 - Cognitive sciences

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2022

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Frontiers in psychology

ISSN

1664-1078

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

13

Issue of the periodical within the volume

May

Country of publishing house

CH - SWITZERLAND

Number of pages

10

Pages from-to

"Article Number: 869055"

UT code for WoS article

000799189200001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

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