September 5, 2025Online LearningOpen Access

Using a Mobile Vocabulary Application to Enhance L2 Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition: Possibilities and Challenges

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L2 learners using the mobile application outperformed those using traditional wordlists, although results were not statistically significant.
The study involved 70 Chinese undergraduate L2 learners divided into groups using either MALL or wordlists.
A mixed methods approach assessed MALL's effectiveness and explored L2 learners’ experiences in vocabulary acquisition.
The findings highlight challenges in mobile learning environments and suggest implications for future research directions.

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Quasi-experimental design finds mobile application MALL enhances vocabulary in L2 learners, suggesting potential benefits.

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