Exploring the Effect of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) on English Vocabulary Development among Pakistani EFL Learners

Dr. Tanveer Akhtar; Sabiha Haroon; Athar Abbas; Waliha Maryum Hussain; Khadija Mahmood

doi:10.63056/

Authors

Dr. Tanveer Akhtar Lecturer, Department of English, The University of Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
Sabiha Haroon MPhil Linguistics, University of Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
Athar Abbas MPhil Linguistics, University of Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
Waliha Maryum Hussain MPhil Linguistics, University of Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
Khadija Mahmood MPhil Linguistics, University of Sahiwal, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/

Keywords:

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), vocabulary acquisition, digital tools, EFL learners, technology in education, Pakistan

Abstract

The research sought to examine the efficacy of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in improving English vocabulary acquisition among university students in Pakistan. A quantitative quasi-experimental design was employed, grounded in Krashen's Input Hypothesis (1982) and the Technology Acceptance Model (Davis, 1989), with 60 participants equally distributed between the control and experimental groups. In the experimental group, vocabulary teaching was conducted through mobile applications, while the control group utilized conventional methods. A Likert-scale questionnaire and pre- and post-tests were employed to gather data. The control group's results improved by merely 7.3 points, whereas the experimental group's scores rose by an average of 17.5 points. As many as 82% of students surveyed indicated that mobile learning enhanced their motivation and capacity to acquire a new language. The research indicated that MALL markedly enhanced vocabulary acquisition, student engagement, and overall performance within the Pakistani university context relative to conventional instructional methods.