EFL Learning Beyond the Wall with MALL

Abstract

This chapter reports an exploratory study that examines Yemeni college students' perceptions of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), using their mobile phones, in their informal learning of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The sample population comprised 150 EFL college students. Data were obtained through a questionnaire based on technology acceptance model (TAM). The findings revealed that EFL college students had positive perceptions towards utilizing MALL for informal EFL learning. Most participants maintained positive perceptions on the two constructs of TAM: perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. They believed that utilizing MALL furthered their EFL learning. Therefore, policymakers, curriculum designers, and educators are recommended to capitalize on using mobile phones for informal autonomous EFL learning in a way that can serve the objectives of formal EFL learning.