App-MFoL mobile application development for learning mandarin as a foreign language

Abstract

This research proposes to investigate and to identify the effects of mobile application in the learning of basic Mandarin as a foreign language in higher educational institutions in Malaysia. It explores the usage of mobile learning and the effectiveness of technology-enhanced approaches in the teaching and learning of Chinese as a foreign language in Malaysia with particular reference to basic communication competency in listening and speaking. This paper covers the initial findings of the developing and testing of Mobile Application In The Learning Of Mandarin as a Foreign Language (App-MFoL). App-MFoL is intended to assist Malay speakers in understanding the Mandarin language as well as improving cultural understanding between nations. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by IASE.