m-Learning Solution for Training English Mohammed Samaka 1 , Loay Ismail 1 , Nosayba Abu Abdulla 1 , and Brendan Clark 2 1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, 2 Corporate Training Department, Qatar Petroleum, Doha, Qatar, Abstract: The research project described in this paper involves in using of a mobile learning approach to train newly recruited trainees on workplace English, so they can become more effective when communicating in the workplace. Training local human resources in English language skills will prepare them for the global workforce and allow them to communicate more effectively in English so they can become more competitive globally. This project is timely since there is limited research on the use of mobile technology in training and education. The project breaks new ground toward understanding ways in which mobile devices can be used to train employees in the workplace in Qatar. The target beneficiaries for this project are oil and gas employees. Oil and gas employees were picked as a first step where the project shall transfer to other industries and sectors next. This research is a collaborative project between Qatar University, and the Corporate Training Department at Qatar Petroleum-QP. The English content that is delivered via mobile devices trains oil and gas workers on English Grammar, how to listen and interpret different workplace situations, and drill and practice on oil and gas terminologies. I. Introduction In recent years, mobile learning has gained in popularity as it provides trainees with learning content wherever they are and at any time they choose. Mobile learning also known as m-Learning is an offshoot of eLearning. People can use mobile learning as an important instrument for lifelong learning thereby utilizing their time more efficiently. Furthermore, mobile learning could bring important benefits to schools by supporting classroom teaching, assisting in the educational process and enabling personal and group learning. This approach to learning could revolutionize the way people learn in the future [1][2]. The major difference between e-learning and m-Learning is that content intended for e-learning is in most cases unsuitable for small handset devices because of their small screens and limited memory. Therefore, course content intended for mobile learning must be packaged in concise and focused learning units. In addition, a learning application that runs on the mobile handsets would have several restrictions including limited processing power and speed, limited memory and storage capacity and a variety in screen sizes and resolution, and a variety of operating system platforms. For this study, several mobile learning systems have been investigated in the literature. The Blackboard Mobile Learn [3] enables students and faculty members to access and update much of the core content already available on Blackboard. The application can be downloaded into devices with multi platforms including; Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. This system has many good features such as, it enables the learner to open and join discussion threads, and browse information pertaining to the organization to see recent announcements, and post discussion, or comments. Another learning application called Mobl21[4] that supports a dynamic, unstructured way of mobile learning. It allows instructors to develop content that learners can access from their mobile devices, allowing them to study at their own pace. Mobl21also enables instructors to track and monitor content access and view test performances. This application is compatible with many devices, including: Android, and iPhone. The Desire2Learn system has developed an open and extensible Mobile Web platform that enable students and other users to access their learning programs anywhere, right from their mobile device [5]. Students can review what they have read in a history of recently viewed topics, or easily identify unread topics they need to catch up on. In addition, content can be bookmarked for reading later on, and automatically synchs up to other online bookmarks. Students want to be informed and be on-top of what's happening, and stay current with assignment changes. This system divides its applications to three parts. One for Course Design and Delivery which include Instructional Design Wizard ,Course Builder, Class list, Intelligent Agents, User Progress, Auditors/Parents, Content, and News. The second part is for Collaboration and Communication, and this part contains some type of collaboration between the users such us Email, Calendar, Discussions, Synchronous Integration, Instant