The Acceptance of Mobile Assisted Language Learning as primary learning tool for learners in COVID 19 situations

Abstract

Mobile is one of the remarkable machines invented initially for connecting people but later on used for other purposes as well. Today Mobile phone users exist worldwide in millions and billions. Their utilization for learning purposes is considered as MALL (mobile assisted language learning). Surprisingly it is not utilized as learning tool in Pakistani educational contexts. Currently in COVID 19 situations the total shift of learning is towards online classes. This is identical for Pakistani educational situations as well. Therefore mobile phones, computers and other learning gadgets are used to fulfill the learning purposes. The current exploration attempts to investigate MALL’s utility for learning languages amongst 100 post graduate English students of public sector universities of Punjab, Pakistan. The goal is to probe what is the frame of mind of private sector universities’ students regarding the English language learning through MALL. The universities and students both were chosen by simple random sampling method. For the said reason an online survey was conducted in which a purposefully designed and organized questionnaire was distributed to 100 students. Results revealed that the students of public sector universities found themselves comfortable, energetic, and positive. They enjoyed learning English through MALL. Further the Learning of English through MALL helps them in improving their confidence in other fields as well. The conclusive element of this research is that if handled wisely MALL can be an affective technological integration in Pakistani private sector institutions and class rooms as compared to other tools of technology.