USING MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES (MALL) TO DEVELOP READING SKILLS OF B1-LEVEL LEARNERS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Keywords:
MALL, reading skills, B1 level, CEFR, mobile applications, digital literacyAbstract
This article examines the use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in developing reading skills among B1-level learners. Within the scope of the study, linguistic, technological, pedagogical, and psychological challenges are identified, and practical recommendations are proposed to address these issues within the educational context of Uzbekistan.
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