Investigating the Role of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Developing Writing Subskills: Case Study of First- Year English Students at Bouira University

Abstract

The mastery of writing skill is a powerful aspect of succeeding in the language learning. However, the majority of EFL students have a lack of writing subskills such as grammar, vocabulary, organization, mechanics and so on. Therefore this research aims at investigating the role of Mobile -Assisted Language Learning ( MALL) in developing writing subskills among first -year English students at Bouira University. Thanks to the technological advancement, mobile devices have emerged as helpful tools for developing language learning, offering flexibility, accessibility and interactive opportunities through a mixed method approach combining quantitative data and qualitative insights from students questionnaires. This research spots the light on how mobile tools and applications contribute to the enhancement of specific writing subskills including grammar, vocabulary sentence structure and so on. The findings suggest that integrating mobile learning tools into writing significantly fosters students engagement. This study concludes with recommendations for incorporating MALL into EFL writing educational programmes to develop more autonomy and effective learning.