An Application for Learning Malay Language as a Second Language: A Proposed Design

Abstract:

With the proliferation of wireless and mobile technologies, this paper presents a framework for learning Malay language as a second language for vernacular primary school students through a mobile application. One of the problems faced by this group of students is when they have to further their studies to national secondary school where the medium of communication is no longer in their native language, but Malay.. This application encourages the learners to improve their Malay language skills at their own pace anytime anywhere. It is designed in such a way that the learners can use and explore the modules in the application by themselves. The concept of play and learn is integrated in this application that gives excitement in learning the language.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volumes 6-7)
• Pages: 1031-1035
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.6-7.1031
• Online since: September 2012
• Authors: Mahamad Saipunidzam, Haslinda Mohamaddiah, Mohammad Noor Ibrahim, Faizal Ahmad Fadzil, Rozana Kasbon
• Keywords: Early Child Education, Malay Language, Mobile Application

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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-25349-2_16

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