This study examined the role of educational apps within Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in developing learners’ listening skills by analyzing the effectiveness of this mode of learning in improving auditory performance, enhancing engagement with language content, and promoting learner autonomy. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design to measure the impact of educational apps on listening skill development through pre- and post-testing procedures applied to a sample of learners. In addition, the study sought to identify learners’ attitudes toward the use of educational apps and to explore the main challenges they may face while learning through mobile devices. The findings indicated that integrating educational apps into language teaching contributes significantly to improving listening skills when implemented within a well-structured pedagogical framework that considers learning objectives and learner characteristics
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL): The Role of Educational Apps in Developing Listening Skills
Fadia Al-Hashmi Ebrahim Al-Massri
( Lecturer and Faculty Member at the Higher Institute of Science and Technology, Gharyan )