Mobile-Assisted intercultural competence development: The role of HelloTalk in Chinese EFL education.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the impact of HelloTalk, a mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) platform, on the development of intercultural competence (IC) in Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Results indicate that the HelloTalk-based intervention significantly improved students' IC, with the most notable gains observed in their knowledge of other cultures and intercultural communication skills. These findings suggest that mobile-assisted intercultural exchange offers a more effective approach to developing IC compared to traditional classroom learning. Qualitative data further highlight students' positive perceptions of HelloTalk's accessibility, flexibility, and the re

SUBMITTER: Yang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270120 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature