The Openness of Language Learning : A survey of using mobile technology to enhance Chinese language learning

Kanokporn Sriyanalug

Abstract


The advancement of mobile technology has enabled language learning to become more interactive and interesting. Mobile learning brings flexibility and openness to language learning. This paper focuses on a study which was conducted with Chinese Language major students at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Burapha University in order to find out the potential of mobile learning to enhance Chinese language proficiency. The methodology used for this study was an online questionnaire survey. The results revealed that most of the students have positive attitudes towards mobile learning and believe that mobile phones could be used to enhance Chinese proficiency.

Keywords


Openness, Language Learning, Mobile Learning, Chinese Language

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