EFFECTIVENESS OF MALL ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING SKILLS DURING PREPARATION OF IELTS: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

Abstract

Mastering the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English is crucial for effective communication and self-expression. Proficiency in these skills is crucial for confidently navigating in real-life situations and for the success of second language learners of English in examinations like IELTS, SAT, TOFEL, etc. The role of mobile devices is significant in this age of technology to learn English language learning skills. Therefore, the current study aims to examine the students' perception of the efficacy of MALL during the preparation of IELTS. In the current research, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) proposed by Davis (1989) is employed to analyze the Perceived Usefulness (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use of MALL (PeoU). A mixed-method approach is employed, to collect the data. Sampling is done by using a non-probability sampling technique, combining purposive and convenience sampling. For qualitative data, interviews were conducted and a survey questionnaire was executed to collect quantitative data. The findings display that participants have positive perceptions of MALL usage. 81% of participants gave positive responses about the usefulness of MALL but 66% of participants agreed that they had encountered some challenges like internet connectivity problems, technical problems, and difficulty in finding targeted apps and reliable content while using MALL. The MALL integration with classroom learning positively influences their learning, as MALL was found to support their language learning experiences.