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MALL 📱: Mobile Assisted Language Learning

    Mobile Assisted Language Learning" refers to language learning that involves the use of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. It provides learners with the flexibility to engage in language learning activities whenever and wherever they choose. Language apps and interactive tools on mobile devices enable learners to progress at their own pace, which aligns well with the modern, dynamic lifestyles of the learners, making language learning convenient. 🙌

    Despite all these positive changes in language learning with the help of MALL, there are indeed potential drawbacks, and distraction is one of them 😕. Mobile devices are multifunctional tools, and the presence of various apps, notifications, and internet access can make it easier for learners to get distracted from their language learning activities. To address these concerns, it's essential for learners to manage their device usage, choose high-quality language learning apps, and balance technology with other forms of language practice ⚖️.

Here are some well-known language-learning apps:

1. Duolingo: Offers a gamified approach to language learning, covering a wide range of languages.

2. Babbel: Focuses on practical language skills and real-life conversations.

3. Busuu: Incorporates social learning, allowing users to practice with native speakers.

Here are some to improve 🗣️💬:

1. HelloTalk: HelloTalk connects you with native speakers to chat with for free.

2. TripLingo:  A travel-focused app that teaches survival vocabulary and phrases.

3. HiNative: HiNative is a global Q&A platform where you can ask people from all over the world questions about language and culture.

To improve 📝✍️:

1. Powtoon: Powtoon is a web-based platform that enables users to create animated videos and presentations with ease.

2. Grammarly: Automated tool to eliminate grammatical errors and other writing issues. Improve your word choice and general flow of your writing.

3. Padlet: It is an online collaboration tool that enables users to create interactive digital boards for sharing and organizing.

1. Wannalisn: Wannalisn is a free app that helps you train your English listening and pronunciation skills with tiny clips from movies, series, and songs.

    2. Podcasts.

Apps can be made specifically for learning languages or used to support language learning. The list below includes apps designed for language learners.

  

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