COMMON MOBILE-ASSISTED VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY EFL LEARNERS: A FOCUS ON SPACED REPETITION, GAMIFICATION, AND MICROLEARNING

Mobile-assisted language learning has introduced a variety of strategies that support vocabulary acquisition among EFL learners. This article examines the most commonly used mobile learning strategies, focusing on spaced repetition, gamification, and microlearning. It analyzes how these approaches influence vocabulary retention and learner engagement. Drawing on recent studies, the paper highlights that combining these strategies leads to more effective and sustainable vocabulary learning. The findings suggest that mobile-assisted strategies enhance both short-term acquisition and long-term retention of lexical items.