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Hong Kong Learner's Perceptions, Experiences and Motivation with Mobile App Vocabulary Learning

Hong Kong Learner's Perceptions, Experiences and Motivation with Mobile App Vocabulary Learning

Lucas Kohnke
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781799889816|ISBN10: 1799889815|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799889823|EISBN13: 9781799889830
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch010
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Kohnke, Lucas. "Hong Kong Learner's Perceptions, Experiences and Motivation with Mobile App Vocabulary Learning." Emerging Concepts in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning, edited by Bin Zou, et al., IGI Global, 2022, pp. 200-214. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch010

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Kohnke, L. (2022). Hong Kong Learner's Perceptions, Experiences and Motivation with Mobile App Vocabulary Learning. In B. Zou, M. Thomas, D. Barr, & W. Jia (Eds.), Emerging Concepts in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 200-214). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch010

Chicago

Kohnke, Lucas. "Hong Kong Learner's Perceptions, Experiences and Motivation with Mobile App Vocabulary Learning." In Emerging Concepts in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning, edited by Bin Zou, et al., 200-214. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch010

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Abstract

Second- and foreign language learners in higher education often have limited time for vocabulary development and retention, which may constitute a major challenge. This article reports on undergraduate students' perceptions of a vocabulary learning application developed in-house, Alphabet vs Aliens @PolyU. 14 undergraduate students at an English-medium university in Hong Kong participated. A qualitative methodology of semi-structured interviews captured a holistic overview of student perceptions of the app. The results suggest that Hong Kong university students are strongly motivated to acquire second-language (L2) vocabulary. Participants also indicated a preference for mobile applications that use gamified features. The study offers considerations for future research into apps for English language learning..

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