Phāsʹā Melayu: A Mobile Language Learning Application for Thai Students

The rapid advancement of global technology has transformed educational practices, shifting from computer-assisted to mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Mobile learning (M-learning) provides students with flexible access to information, free from temporal and spatial constraints, thereby fostering a more conducive and autonomous learning environment. This study focuses on the development of the PHĀSʹĀ MELAYU mobile application to support Thai students in learning Malay as a foreign language in Malaysia. The application was designed according to the ADDIE instructional design model, ensuring a systematic process of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. It was developed using Articulate Storyline software, which integrates with the Android Application Package (APK) format to guarantee compatibility with Android systems. The findings indicate that the application successfully meets the language learning needs of Thai students, serving as both a reference and a practice tool. The study highlights the potential of PHĀSʹĀ MELAYU as a practical M-learning resource for foreign language education in multilingual contexts.

mobile learning (m-learning), instructional design, Malay as a foreign language

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