Pemanfaatan Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) melalui Aplikasi Berbasis Android dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris secara Mandiri

Abstract

In order to improve the English skills, students may not only depend on the teachers; yet they need to motivate themselves for independent learning. Due to the development of mobile technology, there are many English Language Learning applications that can be downloaded. This study aims to know how far the English Language Learning applications, especially Android-based applications, are used to help students in mastering English. This study used quantitative and qualitative method through questionnaire and library research. The result shows that most of the students have ever downloaded and used Android-based English Language Learning applications, and they feel it is very helpful in improving their English skills. However, those applications still need to be developed in order to support the more effective utilization of MALL.