Apps and EFL: A case study on the use of smartphone apps to learn English by four Japanese students

摘要

This study explores, describes and analyzes the utilization of smartphone apps by four Japanese university students to support learn- ing English as a Foreign Language ( efl ). Findings indicate that intermediate language learners use apps to access content and com- municate on sns and are not keen on studying discrete language parts. Participants believe that using apps helped them with their four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), grammar, vocabulary and spell- ing. Use of apps (location, frequency and dura- tion) seems to be determined by opportunity, personal preference and desire to use.