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Investigating the Usability of Rosetta Stone in Language Learning: The Case of Hassan I University in Morocco

Laachir Abdelouahed

https://doi.org/10.47836/pp.2.1.027
KeywordsAutonomous learning, effectiveness, English language learning, higher education in Morocco, Rosetta stone, usability
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Abstract

This study investigates the use of Rosetta Stone, a digital language learning program, at a Moroccan university. Higher education institutions in Morocco are under growing pressure to use cutting-edge teaching strategies as English becomes increasingly important in academic research and international communication. As a user-friendly, engaging, and adaptable platform, Rosetta Stone enhances conventional language training. Based on users, this study investigates its effects on students’ language proficiency, motivation, and learning autonomy. Results show that most students who participated in the study found the platform effective and easy to use. They also reported that it enhanced their autonomous learning experience. Furthermore, Rosetta Stone can help fill gaps in language training. However, issues such as cost, accessibility, and integration into the existing curriculum remain major obstacles. The study ends with suggestions regarding how educators and policymakers might best utilise digital resources like Rosetta Stone to enhance English language instruction in Moroccan universities.