The Application of FiF Oral Training APP to College Students’ Extracurricular Oral English Learning

Abstract

Based on the Theory of Distributed Cognition, this paper applies FiF Oral Training APP (FiF APP) to college students’ extracurricular oral English learning, and analyzes the feasibility of mobile-learning with smartphone APP in college students’ extracurricular learning. 154 students from 3 classes participated in the one-semester teaching experiment. The results of tests show that the application of FiF APP improved college students’ oral English ability. Questionnaires also indicate students’ recognition and acceptance of mobile-learning. Applying FiF APP mobile learning to college English extracurricular learning provides a new perspective for college English teaching, which is a very meaningful attempt for college English teaching reform. Keywords—Distributed Cognition; mobile-learning; FiF APP; college students’ extracurricular oral English learning