Auto-Mobile Language Learning: Autonomous Language Learning based on the Practicality of Mobile Application

Abstract

As it is remarkably essential for the language learners to enhance their skill and competence in foreign languages, establishing autonomous language learning is believed to be critical since it contributes to the learners’ capability in mastering the target language independently. One of many strategies employed to develop the learner autonomy is by incorporating modern technology, such as smartphones and tablet PCs, within the language learning activity. However, several issues arise pertaining to the implementation of modern technology in the learning process that seems quite ineffective in creating such situations to make the learner autonomy comes into a realization. Henceforth, the present study is projected to seek the beneficial impacts of Edmodo, Duolingo, Memrise, Socrative, and Quizlet, through the elaboration of SAMR model with regard to help the learners increase their language learning autonomy. Employing mobile applications is clearly able to create autonomous language learning since it facilitates the learners to not only learn the language but also acquire the target language in order to develop the language competence of the learners. However, the instruction given by the teachers is still needed to assist the learners in achieving the goal of the language learning.