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The students’ perception, use, and challenges of foreign language learning mobile applications

Recently the use of language learning apps has gained popularity among foreign language learners. For this study, 10 graduate students who chose to use various language learning apps using their mobile over a period of ten weeks. The study aims to investigate learners’ attitudes toward foreign language learning apps and examine whether there is any difference in their attitudes depending on various factors. For the data collection, the questionnaire survey was administered to the participants; and they were also asked to submit their progress reports. Then, their reports were analyzed using the NVivo 12. Overall, the results showed that the students found the application helpful, especially in assisting them with their listening, speaking, and vocabulary. The functional benefits of the application were improved through meaningful repetition, ubiquity, and variety of learning materials. As for the challenges, there were fewer opportunities to speak, lack of grammar learning and the limitations of free versions. Due to the small sample size and short length of the participants’ use of the apps, the results may be preliminary in drawing any substantial conclusive findings, but they will still give us some insights as to what we can do to help these language learners in the future. (201 words)