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The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the aspects of Duolingo that might improve Malaysian tertiary students' acquisition of a second language. The enhancement of second language learning is the dependent variable in this research study, and the independent variables - perceived ease o...

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Main Author: Oh, Fang Yan
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2024
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H Social Sciences (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
QA76 Computer software
Online Access:http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6742/1/202310%2D26_FYP_Softcopy_Oh_Fang_Yan_202310%2D26_OH_FANG_YAN.pdf
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spelling my-utar-eprints.67422024-08-21T08:12:23Z The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students Oh, Fang Yan H Social Sciences (General) P Philology. Linguistics QA76 Computer software The purpose of this study was to investigate the aspects of Duolingo that might improve Malaysian tertiary students' acquisition of a second language. The enhancement of second language learning is the dependent variable in this research study, and the independent variables - perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, motivation, and perceived social influence - will be taken into consideration as the elements influencing this variable. Students in tertiary education who are at least 16 years old will be our target demographic. Using the convenience sampling approach, we administered the questionnaire to our target group in 200 sets overall. The reliability test will be measured using Cronbach's Alpha to determine the level of reliability. Additionally, multiple regression analysis will be used to examine the data that has been obtained. Based on the research study's findings, the respondents acknowledge that Duolingo's perceived usefulness, motivation, ease of use, and perceived social influence are all significant factors that contribute to improved second language acquisition; however, perceived social influence has a greater effect. The study's findings imply that higher education students who felt more socially influential will benefit from Duolingo's assistance in learning a second language more. 2024 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6742/1/202310%2D26_FYP_Softcopy_Oh_Fang_Yan_202310%2D26_OH_FANG_YAN.pdf Oh, Fang Yan (2024) The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students. Final Year Project, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6742/
institution Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
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topic H Social Sciences (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
QA76 Computer software
spellingShingle H Social Sciences (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
QA76 Computer software
Oh, Fang Yan
The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
description The purpose of this study was to investigate the aspects of Duolingo that might improve Malaysian tertiary students' acquisition of a second language. The enhancement of second language learning is the dependent variable in this research study, and the independent variables - perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, motivation, and perceived social influence - will be taken into consideration as the elements influencing this variable. Students in tertiary education who are at least 16 years old will be our target demographic. Using the convenience sampling approach, we administered the questionnaire to our target group in 200 sets overall. The reliability test will be measured using Cronbach's Alpha to determine the level of reliability. Additionally, multiple regression analysis will be used to examine the data that has been obtained. Based on the research study's findings, the respondents acknowledge that Duolingo's perceived usefulness, motivation, ease of use, and perceived social influence are all significant factors that contribute to improved second language acquisition; however, perceived social influence has a greater effect. The study's findings imply that higher education students who felt more socially influential will benefit from Duolingo's assistance in learning a second language more.
format Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
author Oh, Fang Yan
author_facet Oh, Fang Yan
author_sort Oh, Fang Yan
title The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
title_short The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
title_full The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
title_fullStr The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
title_full_unstemmed The effectiveness of Duolingo's AI-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among Malaysia's tertiary students
title_sort effectiveness of duolingo's ai-powered language learning platform in improving second language acquisition among malaysia's tertiary students
publishDate 2024
url http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6742/1/202310%2D26_FYP_Softcopy_Oh_Fang_Yan_202310%2D26_OH_FANG_YAN.pdf
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