Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) for EFL rural learners: development of oral production through the use of non-authentic sources

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to determinate the result of the interaction between the non-authentic sources with the development of the oral production in an EFL rural class mediated by Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). For it, this research is developed through a pedagogical intervention mediated by no-authentic sources and smartphones, to generate positive changes toward the improvement of speaking skills. Results allows to recognize that nowadays education faces various challenges, which require guiding continuous adaptation and transformation strategies of pedagogical approaches, resources and activities. In particular, working with different types of technologies has been established as a fundamental factor in the teaching of a foreign language, since they help to promote interactivity and students’ interest. In conclusion, it is necessary to favor an articulation of technological devices with traditional teaching tools, to generate a positive impact on learning. Thanks to the proposal, it is observed that second grade students acquired new skills and significantly improved their pronunciation and motivation.