Goals/objective statement:  1) Communicating with English-language learners about the problem of the lack of using English language vocabulary.  2) Encouraging and motivating English-language learners to use the app design project and explain how that can affect their learning.  3) Addressing the individual and diverse needs of English- language learners in English language vocabulary skills.

Purpose of your app:  Teaching word-learning strategies. The importance of teaching word-learning strategies is well documented in the vocabulary literature.  Mobile devices such as iPods can be potentially effective learning tools, especially for advancing the vocabulary development of English as Second Language (primary school) learners.

Content Structure (list of key topics to be included)  (a) Elicit and draw on students’ background knowledge.  (b) Show students how to use the app.  (c) Point out multiple benefits, features, and uses.  (d) Engage students in meaningful practice using the app.  (e) Have students complete an independent task using the app.  (f) Provide an opportunity for students to report on the experience afterwards.

target audience :  As being an international student and suffering from this problem my target audience will be the international primary school students.

Media & Methods to be included:  “Applications, or apps, that are available for both smart phones and tablets can be an effective tool for promoting vocabulary development among adult learners in English as a second language programs. An app is a software program for a mobile phone or computer operating system. Examples of such apps are provided along with practical recommendations for their use by teachers and students.”