Incorporating Educational Smartphone Apps for Teaching Ukrainian as a Foreign Language to Medical Students - Effectiveness and Student Attitudes

Oct 15, 2026

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This article examines how educational smartphone and tablet applications support training for future doctors studying Ukrainian as a foreign language. A descriptive survey identifies common app types used by foreign students at Poltava State Medical University and evaluates their effectiveness for vocabulary, grammar, spelling, writing, and speaking skills. Results show students hold a generally positive attitude toward app-based learning, with grammar and vocabulary apps most popular and speaking and writing apps less preferred. The study also analyzes key strengths and limitations and discusses pedagogical value in medical language education.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages19

Reading Time48 min

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Introduction

Mobile-assisted language learning in education

Distance learning technologies and open educational systems

Purpose and survey approach

App types used by foreign students

Skill areas targeted by applications

Findings and discussion

Student attitudes toward smartphone apps

Popular app categories and skill preferences

Advantages and disadvantages

Pedagogical significance

INCORPORATING EDUCATIONAL SMARTPHONE APPS FOR TEACHING UKRAINIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS Maryna Zhovnir, 1 PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Ukrainian Studies and Humanities, Poltava State Medical University, Ukraine [m.zhownir@gmail.com](m.zhownir@gmail.com) ORCID: 0000-0001-8498-9802 Olena Shevchenko,2 PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Ukrainian Studies and Humanities, Poltava State Medical University, Ukraine [shevchenko.36028@gmail.com](shevchenko.36028@gmail.com)[ ](shevchenko.36028@gmail.com)[ORCID: 0000-0002-5829-2048](ORCID: 0000-0002-5829-2048) Tetyana Leshchenko,3 PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Ukrainian Studies and Humanities , Poltava State Medical University , Ukraine [tetyana.57@ukr.net](tetyana.57@ukr.net) ORCID: 0000-0003-4682-3734 This article explores the implementation of mobile applications in the training of future doctors studying the Ukrainian language. The authors conducted a descriptive survey to explore the types of language learning apps commonly used by foreign students studying Ukrainian at the Poltava State Medical University. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these applications for the development of language skills was identified and analyzed. The authors have demonstrated that most smartphone and tablet apps can be effectively used for learning new vocabulary, grammar, spelling rules, and developing writing and speaking skills in Ukrainian for foreign students. The descriptive survey indicated that students generally hold a positive attitude towards the use of apps for language learning. Among the students surveyed, grammar and vocabulary apps were found to be the most popular, while speaking and writing apps were less favored. The authors have also identified the advantages and disadvantages of using language learning apps. The article provides a careful analysis of the essence, principles, strengths, and weaknesses of mobile 1 Co-author, responsible for data collection, processing of the theoretical part of the text and the discussion, editing for grammar and style 2 Corresponding author, responsible for data collection, processing of the theoretical part of the text and the discussion 3Co-author, responsible for data collection, processing of the statistical indicators © Author(s) . 2023. Published by Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the license CC BY 4.0 applications, as well as their pedagogical significance in the context of studying the Ukrainian language at medical universities. It emphasizes that educational mobile applications used by teachers of Ukrainian as a foreign language create an environment that facilitates information retention, promotes interaction between students, and develops their language skills. Mobile applications allow students to personalize their learning by choosing the content and pace, making them convenient for self-directed and distance learning. The data and results obtained from this study can be used to improve educational materials through mobile applications for learning Ukrainian as a foreign language. The findings contribute to research on mobile-assisted language learning and the design of educational apps by shedding light on students' preferences for acquiring different language skills. Keywords: educational smartphone apps, mobile learning, distance education, foreign student, Ukrainian language learning, technology, future doctors. 1. INTRODUCTION The ongoing transition to the information society, both globally and in Ukraine, requires significant changes across various sectors, particularly in education. Currently, the development and advancement of the unified European educational space are underway through the Bologna process, which promotes the integration of information and communication technologies into education. Furthermore, the world is witnessing the establishment of global o

FAQs

What is the main focus of the study?

The study focuses on implementing mobile applications in training future doctors who study Ukrainian as a foreign language, and on evaluating app-supported language skill development.

How was app effectiveness investigated?

The authors conducted a descriptive survey to explore which language learning app types foreign students commonly use and to analyze their effectiveness for developing language skills.

Which app categories were most popular and why does it matter?

Grammar and vocabulary apps were most popular among surveyed students, while speaking and writing apps were less favored, indicating uneven student preference across different language skills.

Oct 15, 2026

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