Influences on Smartphone Adoption by Language Learners

Abstract

With the growing versatility and accessibility in today’s society, smartphones have been emerging as a fertile ground for a more innovative and effective language learning environment. However, little is known about how to foster smartphone adoption amongst language learners as end-users. Therefore, this study aims to identify factors that drive students’ intention to use smartphones for language learning based on the Technology Acceptance Model by Fred Davis (1989). Completing the survey for this study were 348 university students who were studying English as a foreign language in Vietnam. Results of a regression analysis revealed that perceived usefulness, perceived playfulness and self- management of learning had a positive influence on students’ intention to use. The study thus provides practical implications for successful implementation of smartphones for language learning.