MOBILE-FIRST PHONETICS: THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN SMARTPHONE READINESS AND PRONUNCIATION PROFICIENCY IN EFL CONTEXTS
Keywords:
mobile-assisted language learning, pronunciation instruction, IPA, smartphone learning, EFL, digital literacy, CALLAbstract
University students are increasingly characterized as digital natives, yet it remains unclear whether this digital readiness translates into effective pronunciation learning strategies. This study investigates the disconnect between smartphone ownership and the effective use of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) tools for pronunciation development.
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