Mobile application for learning the Thai language

  • Authors:
  • Wichian Premchaiswadi;Nucharee Premchaiswadi

  • Affiliations:
  • Graduate School of Information Technology in Business, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand;Faculty of Information Technology, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 15th WSEAS international conference on Computers
  • Year:
  • 2011

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Abstract

At present, mobile learning has increased popularity as it offers a better opportunity to leverage educational level. The major advantage of mobile learning is the ability to learn from anywhere at any time using the wireless internet access available in any learning settings. Language learning is a cumulative process; it needs an iterative process to enhance memory. Therefore, mobile learning is very suitable for learning language. This paper presents an e-learning application that can be used to learn Thai language via mobile phones. In this application, the lessons are classified into three sub-categories as basic knowledge, practicing and media to improve the skills of listening, pronunciation, reading and spelling with comprehensive exercises. It is therefore suitable for those who are interested in mobile applications industry and especially for foreign students who want to learn Thai language and learn how to use them correctly.