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    The Use of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in the Listening Comprehension of EFL Learners
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación, 2025-11-05) Becerra Nievez, Ismael Fernando; Montaño Saraguro, Brandon Steven; Mora Reino, Juan Fernando
    Language teaching approaches have continued to change in tandem with technological development over the years. Mobile phones and apps aimed at facilitating language learning are now available for both teachers and learners. It is against this background that this research synthesis investigates the contribution of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) to developing listening comprehension skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Listening is a fundamental receptive skill that is central to successful communication but, in the past, has not received the attention it deserves in conventional classroom settings. In this research, we highlight the potential for using mobile technologies such as apps, podcasts, and audio platforms to aid and promote listening skills in EFL learning. Conclusions are drawn from the analysis of twenty empirical studies published during the previous decade, selected according to specific inclusion criteria: studies published between 2014 and 2024, written in English, focused on the use of mobile technologies for developing listening comprehension in EFL learners, and reporting empirical findings. Exclusion criteria included studies unrelated to listening comprehension, theoretical articles lacking data, and works not focused on EFL contexts. Therefore, this integration highlights the major benefits of MALL, i.e., greater learner autonomy, motivation, and access to authentic listening materials at any time and from anywhere. Additionally, the current research offers a collection of findings and recommendations for instructors, how MALL can be utilized effectively both in and out of class to foster listening in contemporary EFL learning environments.