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ÑEMITȲRÃ, 2020; 1(2)
97
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47133/nemityra010210
MOBILE APPS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH AS A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO A TEENAGERS AND ADULTS
Aplicaciones de Teléfonos Celulares para la Enseñanza-Aprendizaje del Inglés como
Lengua Extranjera a Adolescentes y Adultos
Mirtha Beatriz Castillo Alvarenga
1
Emilio Willy Strahm Voulquin
2
Valentina Canese
3
Recibido 15/01/2020
Aceptado 25/02/2020
ABSTRACT
This study evaluated and reviewed phone apps designed to aid in the learning of English of English as a Foreign
Language (EFL). From among ninety frequently-downloaded
free Android apps, the authors selected and
reviewed twelve apps for their potential use by teenagers and adults in EFL classrooms at the intermediate and
advanced levels. They employed an author-developed rubric with eight criteria:
curriculum connection,
authenticity, feedback,
differentiation, performance, sharing,
user-friendly, and appeal. Findings suggest that
several Android apps exist that can potentially enhance the teaching and learning of English.
Implications
suggest that if teachers are trained at reviewing apps, they can become empowered at selecting digital tools for
making their lessons more compelling and student-centered. Yet, to maximize the efficacy of these apps in their
EFL classrooms, teachers should provide support and feedback related to the skills
being practiced by their
students on these apps.
Keywords:
language learning, language skills, mobile learning in language teaching, smartphone applications
