A Bibliometric Analysis of Mobile-Assisted English Learning

The widespread use of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has increased the frequency of usage for English learning. Meanwhile, with increasing globalization, English has been considered a bridging language to enhance cooperation and communication among different cultures. In this sense, the current bibliometric research assesses the prior academic research on mobile-assisted English learning in schools, utilizing data from the Web of Science Core Collection Database. A significant amount of growth was noted for the Mobile-Assisted English Learning research genre, with 240 documents published. This research aims to portray the role of mobile technology in improving English language proficiency by analyzing already existing bibliometric data for emerging trends, top research subjects, notable authors, and keywords in the research area by the VOSviewer software tool. The findings show an upward trend in the use of technology for learning English, highlighting the benefits of mobile apps, games, and multimedia tools in facilitating language learning and student engagement. Key themes that arose consisted of personalized learning approaches and the impact of devices in educational settings, as well as challenges related to technology accessibility and usability. This study gives instructors with methods for promoting English language learning through mobile devices.