Approach to the Phenomenon of m-learning in Teaching - M-learning in English Teaching - Sergio García & Javier Fombona

Oct 15, 2026

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This research examines the current situation of mobile devices and specific support options for teaching English through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). Using an exploratory descriptive methodology, it reviews the rapid evolution and present status of variables shaping the m-learning scenario and foreign-language teaching in primary education in Spain. Findings emphasize the appeal of tactile, gradual and playful activities, leveraging audiovisual communication to strengthen learners’ reading and listening abilities while immersing students in game-like or story-driven experiences. The study also outlines how teachers can use these insights to enrich academic practice and attract mobile users.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages18

Reading Time45 min

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I. Introduction

II. Methodology and research objectives

Approach to the Phenomenon of m-learning in Teaching Approach to the phenomenon of m-learning in English teaching Sergio García [sergiogmiguel@hotmail.com](sergiogmiguel@hotmail.com) Facultad de Formación del Profesorado y Educación Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Javier Fombona [fombona@uniovi.es](fombona@uniovi.es) Departamento [CC. de](CC. de) la Educación Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Abstract This research analyzes the situation of mobile devices and some specific options of support for the teaching of the English language . The features of this complex and novel phenomenon of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) are addressed with an exploratory descriptive methodology. The article is part of a more extensive research which deals with these resources in education, describes the fast evolution and current situation of the variables that configure the m-learning case and the teaching of a foreign language in primary education in Spain . The aim has been to show the status of this technique and some specific options for education, taking advantage of their level of implementation, its communicative power and friendly ways . The results highlight the attraction of these resources, which also arise with gradual, playful, friendly and manageable activities in tactile form . They are instruments that rely on the audiovisual communication to develop reading and listening abilities of students . But above all, these devices immerse the student in a game or make it protagonist of a story. The teacher can gather these guidelines to enrich and complete his academic activity, exploring solutions that sometimes used mobile devices to attract their users . Key words Mobile-Assisted; Language Learning - MALL; M-learning; ubiquitous learning ; languages teaching ; education and technology. S.García and J. Fombona Digital Education Review-Number 28, December 2015-[http://greav.ub.edu/der/](http://greav.ub.edu/der/ 19)[ 19](http://greav.ub.edu/der/ 19) Aproximación al fenómeno m-learning en la enseñanza del inglés Sergio García [sergiogmiguel@hotmail.com](sergiogmiguel@hotmail.com) Facultad de Formación del Profesorado y Educación Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Javier Fombona [fombona@uniovi.es](fombona@uniovi.es) Departamento [CC. de](CC. de) la Educación Universidad de Oviedo, Spain Resumen Esta investigación analiza la situación de los dispositivos móviles y algunasopciones concretas de apoyo para la enseñanza del idioma inglés . Los rasgos de este fenómeno complejo y novedoso de la enseñanza de lenguas con dispositivos móviles (MALL), son abordados con una metodología descriptiva exploratoria . El artículo forma parte de una investigación más extensa sobre estos recursos eneducación, describe la rápida evolución de las variables del m-learning y la enseñanza de un idioma extranjero en enseñanza primaria en España. El objetivoha sido mostrar la situación de esta técnica y algunas opciones específicas para la enseñanza, aprovechando su nivel de implantación, su poder comunicativo y loamigable de sus presentaciones . Los resultados resalta n el atractivo de estos recursos, que se presentan con actividades graduales, lúdicas, amigables y manejables de forma táctil. Son instrumentos que se apoyan en la comunicación audiovisual para desarrollar las capacidades lectoras y auditivas del alumnado . Pero sobre todo, estos dispositivos sumergen al estudiante en un juego o lo convierten en protagonista de una historia . El docente puede recoger estas pautas para enriquecer y completar su actividad académica, explorando las soluciones que utilizan en ocasiones los dispositivos móviles para atraer a sus usuarios . Palabras clave MALL; M-learning; aprendizaje ubicuo ; enseñanza de lenguas ; educación ytecnología ; TICs S.García and J. Fombona Digital Education Review-Number 28, December 2015-[http://greav.ub.edu/der/](http://greav.ub.edu/der/ 20)[ 20](http://greav.ub.edu/der/ 20) I. Introduction T

FAQs

What does the research focus on regarding mobile devices in English teaching?

It analyzes mobile devices and specific support options used for teaching English through MALL, emphasizing the features of this mobile-learning phenomenon.

What methodology is used in the article?

The study uses an exploratory descriptive methodology to address the evolution and current status of factors shaping m-learning in foreign-language teaching.

How do mobile resources benefit students according to the results?

They attract learners through gradual, playful, tactile activities and use audiovisual communication to develop reading and listening skills, often immersing students in games or story roles.

Oct 15, 2026

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