Exploring Thai EFL learners' attitudes toward the use of mobile applications for language learning

EFL learners have been using their smartphones to support and develop their language learning due to the great availability of numerous mobile applications. Therefore, this study aims to explore Thai EFL learners’ attitudes toward their use of mobile applications for language learning. The participants were 175 first-year university students, and they were asked to complete a questionnaire to examine their attitudes regarding Aim-Mobile Technologies Fit (A-MTF), Appropriateness of Branch (AB), and Forms of M-learning Application and Tools’ Sufficient Adequacy of Communication (FMA & TSAC). The data obtained from the questionnaire was analyzed using quantitative methods. The results show that they have overall positive attitudes towards mobile applications in terms of language support and development. This study also found that the majority of participants want to develop listening skill with the use of mobile applications. Suggestions for the pedagogical benefits are also discussed following the findings of this study.