Mobile-Based AR Application Helps to Promote EFL Children's Vocabulary Study

The advancement of mobile device is influencing the learning activities markedly. In this study, we attempt to use augmented reality (AR) technology to design and develop mobile-based English learning software for pre-school children in order to solve the problem of bored students and teachers' non-standard pronunciation; the mobile learning system is able to present the learning materials including virtual pictures, the meaning and pronunciation of words. A vivid picture will emerge when using mobile camera to identify an English word on card, which improves children's interests in learning. The 40 pre-school children who participated in this research were assigned to an experimental and a control group. From the pre-tests and post-tests as well as the interview of the English teacher, it was found that the students learning with mobile-based AR software had greater learning achievement than control group ones. Thus the teacher hold positive attitude to this software.