Using a Mobile Vocabulary Application to Enhance L2 Learners’ Vocabulary Acquisition: Possibilities and Challenges

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Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of using a mobile application called Shanbay Dan- Ci (SBDC) for acquiring new English vocabulary. Participants included 70 Chinese undergraduate L2 learners. Following a quasi-experimental design, two groups of L2 learners were randomly assigned to two conditions: using the mobile-assisted language learning application or using traditional textbooks. By using a mixed methods approach, the study found that L2 learners who used SBDC outperformed those who used textbooks, though the difference was not statistically significant. The results also revealed that L2 learners' SBDC learning experiences were highly impacted by certain learning features and strategies such as personalized learning, rich content, and collaboration.

Authors

• Qian Xu, Purdue University

• Jennifer C. Richardson, Purdue University

• Zhuo Zhang, Towson University

• Zui Cheng, Shenzhen University

• Fengping Guo, Southeast University