Mobile Language Learning with Multimedia and Multi-modal Interfaces

This paper focuses on the issue of how mobile devices can enhance the language learning experience, and how to evaluate such systems. To this end we consider some of the different multimedia and interface modalities in use in the mobile language learning field, focusing in particular on experiences from two case studies: the audio-based training of MAC (M. Uther et al., 2005) and the image based training of PhotoStudy (S.R.H. Joseph et al., 2005). In addition we provide an overview of the current support for audio and visual interaction as well as developments in the mobile augmented and virtual reality spheres and other possible modalities