It is beneficial dear. I my self as a university instructor depend highly on the mobile apps to ease going at least checking the dictionary for the exact way of pronouncing certain words.
It's good however most of these programs not completely free after one or two lesson you have to pay .. I think enhancing the listening is the best way to improve any language.
The Question should be changed to be Do you think that mobile apps for learning a new language or sharpening the skills are really beneficial alone or just a waste of time?
In my opinion, if one wants to learn, he needs motivation and concentration in learning. I think the new technology like mobile or computer affect greatly the concentration because the mind jump here and there.
Yes, you are right dear Dr Khansaa Hassan Al-Bahadli. There is a consensus regarding the benefit of mobile apps that used in language learning. Thank you so much.
Do you think that mobile apps for learning a new language or sharpening the skills are really beneficial or just a waste of time?
Depending on the objective you want to learn up a new language. E.g. if your learning is only short term to address certain / specific situation like communication in a specific country that don't speak your language, then using mobile apps, Internet, Google Voice Translate etc. can be useful.
If your intention is for long term so that you converse or write using the new language, then you might need more than the mobile apps i.e. you should attend certain training classes. More importantly, one should regularly practice (converse / write) in the new language after using the mobile apps or attended the training classes, else you will forget eventually. Like what Confucius had said: I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand
In my view, mobile apps are useful for sharpening skills, faster communication. Lot of information are available on mobile app in real time, It helps in faster and well informed decision making and quick feedback. Accuracy of information is also there.