POTENTIAL BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS, LEARNERS, AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN ADOPTING MOBILE APPS FOR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

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Advancement of modern technologies especially in communication and digital devices has improved not only human lives but also their way of learning. The usage of mobile applications in language learning and teaching, especially in vocabulary sphere has already proved its great potential.  Undoubtedly, implementation of mobile learning can bring numerous advantages to language learners, educators and educational institutions. This article explores benefits of using apps to teach vocabulary in EFL classes.

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