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The working paper of a large-scale empirical study examining the educational impacts and pedagogical embeddedness of the Foreign Language Module (IFM) linked to the KRÉTA system has become available. The study was conducted by educational researcher and college professor Dr. habil. István Thékes, and the findings provide a comprehensive overview of the application of the digital language learning environment in Hungary.

The role of digital technologies in education has appreciated significantly in recent years. Mobile- and online-based learning environments create new opportunities to support individual learning pathways, autonomous learning, and student activity. This is particularly true for foreign language acquisition, where systems based on the Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) approach have become key tools for bridging school and home learning.

The study was built on an exceptionally wide-ranging data collection effort involving a total of 114 schools. The questionnaire survey included 894 students, 122 teachers, and 352 parents. The measurement instruments applied during the survey demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging between 0.80 and 0.84, while the statistical processing of data was carried out using SPSS software.

Based on the results, the analysis of national competence measurement data indicates that the 2025 English language performance of 7th-grade students was significantly higher compared to the 2022 results. Institutional-level analyses further highlighted that students in schools using the IFM more intensively achieve significantly better results compared to institutions with a medium level of usage.

According to student feedback, more than half use the module regularly, and nearly two-thirds reported an explicitly positive motivational effect. The majority of students judge the system to be useful in supporting independent learning and language development. The majority of teachers also regularly integrate the module into classroom work, viewing it as an effective tool for structuring course material and organizing differentiated learning. A generally positive attitude is likewise observable among parents; according to respondents, the system substantially aids home learning and reduces the burden of parental assistance while strengthening children’s learning autonomy.

Overall, the research findings confirm that the KRÉTA Foreign Language Module successfully connects the school and home language learning environments. The pedagogical embeddedness of the digital tool measurably contributes to improving student performance, sustaining motivation, and achieving personalized language learning. The detailed professional working paper serves as the foundation for further scientific publications based on the research.

The study