Optimizing the Process of Teaching English for Medical Purposes with the Use of Mobile Applications: A Memrise-based Case Study

by Maria Chojnacka

Overview

This book investigates the effectiveness of the use of a mobile version of a flashcard spaced-repetition learning platform (Memrise.com) in learning and teaching of English for Medical Purposes. It outlines design and core principles of the Mobile Medical English Companion - a mobile spaced-repetition medical vocabulary tutor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631730614
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	07/31/2017
Series:	Crossroads and Interfaces: Studies in Linguistics and Literature , #39
Edition description:	New
Pages:	205
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maria Chojnacka is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of English Studies, University of Social Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Her research interests include current trends in ELT, the use of technology in teaching English for Medical Purposes and developing learner autonomy through mobile assisted language use.

Table of Contents

English for Specific Purposes – English for Medical Purposes – Mobile-Assisted Language Learning – Mobile applications – Memrise.com – Learner Autonomy – Learner Motivation