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A Study on the Utilization of Smartphone Applications for Enhancing Language Development and Promoting Chinese Language Learning

Abstract

Education in the New Normal era due to the COVID-19 situation requires adjustment. Applications are therefore necessary to assist not only the development of media or innovation in teaching and learning, but also the organization of work systems in various fields such as documents.

            The objectives of this research were to study (1) the utilization of smartphone applications that enhanced learning skills development and promoted Chinese language learning and (2) the satisfaction of users of applications, namely Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram to develop skills and promote learning Chinese.

            This is a quantitative research study. The research data were collected from an online questionnaire (Google Forms), in which the sample group consisted of 105 learners who were taking Chinese. This research found that Youtube was used the most to enhance Chinese language learning and the four  language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading and writing, and learning Chinese conversations. Besides, Facebook was the most used application to learn Chinese vocabulary, and Chinese vocabulary topics, basic Chinese conversation or vocabulary. Basic conversation in daily life was the topic which was learned through the use of Tik Tok, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram applications. It was because they conveyed short, concise, easy, up-to-date and practical messages. Moreover, the research revealed that learners of Chinese were satisfied at a high level at the average of 4.32 with the use of Tik Tok, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram on smartphones. It was because these applications helped to develop and enhance learners’ Chinese language skills. The findings were also in line with the hypothesis of this research. It was believed that these applications on smartphones could help learners to improve their Chinese language in four skills and enhance their Chinese language learning outside the classroom. Tik Tok, Facebook, Youtube and Instagram also met the interests of Chinese language learners who learned on their own or outside the classroom. In addition, teachers, students and people who interested in learning Chinese can choose the application that is suitable for develop each skill.