A need for the review of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning emerges to shed light on the future research to prepare, plan, design and integrate a mobile learning based pedagogical framework. This study aims to provide a general but recent outline of the research focusing on MALL with refere & Chen, 2014; Hsu, Hwang & Chang, 2013). With the qualitative meta-analysis design, this study examines 32...

Computer assisted language learning (CALL) has generated much debate in recent years about how to assist second language acquisition (SLA) both effectively and efficiently. has shown the inconsiderable potential of CALL, including mobile learning and preliminary framework for CALL to incorporate the learning process through collaborative study, providing a platform for communication and allow d...

Seamless language learning promises to be an effective learning approach that addresses the limitations of classroom-only language learning. It leverages mobile technologies to facilitate holistic and perpetual learning experiences that bridge different locations, times, technologies or social settings. Despite the emergence of studies on seamless language learning, there is a lack of instrumen...

In this introductory article, the context, history and definitions around Mobile Assisted Language Learning (henceforth, MALL) are discussed. Firstly, some definitions, some classifications and some challenges are presented to help the readers appreciate what they are about to find. Then, the contents of this issue are described and commented, and a brief final remark is provided on its underly...

Intelligibility and comprehensibility in English learners’ pronunciation plays a vital role effective communication. Empirical studies show that Chinese learners have difficulties achieving high level of intelligibility their pronunciation, one possible cause being the lack authentic context for practice. Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL), i.e., language learning assisted or enhanced thr...