Mobile Assisted Language Learning APPs for the Chinese Classroom

The development and integration of new mobile devices and applications have changed our daily lives and learning styles. It would be helpful for instructors to be aware of both the benefits and challenges of adapting mobile assisted language learning in their classrooms. This review explores some of these opportunities. It will present current and newly innovated language learning applications to demonstrate the different features in various mobile learning apps, including dictionary, flashcard, pronunciation, writing, and situated learning. The emphasis of this paper will be on the Chinese language. It is suggested that instructors be aware of the needs of their students/classes with app evaluation rubrics and strategies when adapting mobile learning in their teaching.