Perspectives on Enhancing Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning Through Mobile Apps

Abstract

One of the crucial elements of any language used for communicating the language fluently is vocabulary. It is considered a major issue in second or foreign language learning. The growing popularity and development of technology have provided potential advantages of mobile devices for learning all over the world in general, and in second/foreign language learning in particular. The mobile technology not only has provided valuable resources for learners, but also by supporting learning with their multimedia capabilities, portability, connectivity, and flexibility. The present study by exploring the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' online and face-to-face vocabulary learning and retention aims not only to enrich the body of literature but also hopes to peruse its major significance by equipping EFL learners with effective strategies such as concept mapping to develop their vocabulary knowledge and assist them to easily access this knowledge through modern technologies.