STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD THE INTEGRATION OF THE DUOLINGO APPLICATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
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students’ perceptions; mobile-assisted language learning; digital tools; Duolingo; English language learning.Abstract
The rapid pace of technological advancement and the necessity of keeping abreast of progressive contemporary tools point to emerging challenges in language learning, highlighting the need for innovative digital platforms such as Duolingo, which has established itself as a leading application in the acquisition and enhancement of (English) language skills. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating a structured survey to assess quantitative perceptions of Duolingo alongside semi-structured interviews to explore qualitative insights into students’ experiences. The participants in this study were first-year university students enrolled in the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, studying English as part of their curriculum. The sample consisted of 30 students who responded to a total of 11 structured survey questions. The findings indicate that the participants evaluated Duolingo as highly effective in improving their English language proficiency. Furthermore, the qualitative data revealed that the perceived effectiveness of Duolingo was attributed to its user-friendly interface, engaging features, and flexibility. The results confirm the effectiveness of digital language-learning tools such as Duolingo and underscore their potential to complement traditional didactic approaches to language instruction. The findings suggest that Duolingo has a positive impact on the participants, who evaluated the application as accessible, useful, and enjoyable for their English language practice.
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