Polakova Petra, Klimova Blanka
Department of Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czechia.
Front Psychol. 2022 May 3;13:869055. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.869055. eCollection 2022.
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 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' 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.
移动设备和应用程序已成为我们生活中不可或缺的一部分，正逐渐被用于不同目的，包括在英语作为外语的课堂中学习语言。由于词汇在外语学习过程中起着重要作用，本研究的目的是探讨词汇移动学习应用程序的使用及其在混合式英语学习中的效用。本研究采用了定量和定性的研究方法，因为两种方法的结合为解决复杂的研究问题创造了可能性。该案例研究基于一款名为[应用程序名称]的开发移动应用程序的使用，其内容符合目标学生群体的语言需求。定量方法采用了准实验方法，旨在获得实验组和对照组学生的预测试和后测试结果。结果表明，在语言学习过程中采用包括移动应用程序在内的混合式学习的学生，比接受传统面对面教育的学生取得了更好的成绩。此外，结果显示学生对该应用程序总体满意。他们满意的主要原因是词汇知识的提高、使用方便和学习动力增强。基于本研究的这些发现，可以认为词汇移动学习应用程序在混合式英语学习过程中被证明是有用的。
