THE IMPACT OF MOBILE-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (MALL) ON MEDICAL VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
This study explores how first-year medical students develop medical vocabulary through Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). It compares mobile tools such as Quizlet, Anki, and Kahoot with traditional methods to evaluate their effects on vocabulary retention, motivation, and engagement. Using a mixed-method design with tests, surveys, and interviews, the study found that students using mobile apps were more motivated, independent, and achieved higher scores. The findings suggest that MALL enhances interaction, autonomy, and long-term vocabulary retention, supporting English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction and offering directions for future digital learning research.
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