Attitudes of ELT Students towards the Usefulness of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) for Learning English

This study explored the attitudes of ELT students towards the integration and implementation of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) devices and their applications in and out of the EFL classroom. The aim of this study was to explore the usefulness of mobile devices and applications as supplementary learning materials and also it explored the attitudes of participants towards current limitations in mobile learning and the strategies that should be adopted in order to remove limitations. The participants in this study were B.A students of ELT department at Eastern Mediterranean University. The perceptions of participants were collected through filling out questionnaires and conducting interviews. The findings of the study revealed that ELT students perceived the integration of mobile devices in the ELT context as positive. Participants generally agreed that MALL devices and applications provide learners with ubiquitous learning opportunities. They also assist them in keeping in touch with their peers and instructors. The data obtained in this study showed that a great number of students own and use mobile devices for language learning purposes. Furthermore, some participants reported that there were few limitations such as insufficient provision of wireless Internet connection at the Department and that they had insufficient digital literacy. Several strategies and solutions were also proposed by some participants in this study in order to have a better integration and implementation of mobile devices in EFL context. Keywords: Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), ubiquitous learning, digital literacy