MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC INTEGRATION
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mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), cultural integration, language apps, digital pedagogy, global education, linguistic diversity, intercultural competenceAbstrak
This article examines the transformative role of mobile applications in contemporary language education, with a specific focus on how these tools facilitate both linguistic acquisition and cultural integration on a global scale. It explores the pedagogical affordances of mobile learning platforms and investigates how they respond to multicultural learner contexts. Drawing upon a cross-section of international case studies and scholarly literature, the study highlights the dual function of mobile apps in enhancing language proficiency while promoting intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
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