English Language learners readiness towards mobile assisted language learning

Muhammad Hilmi Che Ahamad

Abstract

Abstract: Learning a second language (i.e. English) with the use of mobile technology has been widely accepted around the world. While there are numbers of research focusing on its effectiveness, students’ readiness in accepting the learning approach is yet to be studied. This research aims to investigate the level of readiness among students towards learning the English language via mobile. An adapted version of Parasuraman’s Technology Readiness Index (TRI) questionnaires was employed as the research instrument. A total of 180 respondents from a public university in Malaysia was involved in the study. The research found that the students projected a moderate level of readiness. This is as they are highly optimistic and innovative towards mobile learning but also have a high level of discomfort and insecurities towards it. It is suggested for further research to be carried out to identify the factors influencing students’ readiness and widen the sample by including other tertiary institutions. Keywords: English language, mobile language learning, Technology Readiness Index, students’ readiness, tertiary institutions

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