ELT+tech+2+by+Fahriddin+Hakimov

=COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING=

The other innovative technique can be computer assisted learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is often perceived, somewhat narrowly, as an approach to language teaching and learning in which  the computer is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned,  usually including a substantial interactive element. Using their computer, students can benefit from Internet. This is called Web-based CALL. When we make it clearer, Web-based CALL is using Internet content to  teach computer skills and meet language learning objectives. Why Students need Web-based CALL? The reason is that there is a wealth of interesting, authentic content on the Internet to use in language teaching. Moreover, students need computer skills to succeed academically and in the job market. Furthermore, it's fun and effective and you kill two birds with one stone, computer skills and language learning.

Comments:

Computer Assisted Language Learning was my research topic. The results showed us that students preferred this way of language learning to traditional classroom learning. There are many reasons for it. As you mention above, computers are fun. We can reach many authentic materials on the internet, use many different applications designed for language learning, have the opportunity to interact with the target language speakers and their culture etc. Therefore, if possible, this way of teaching should be promoted in our country. Computers and internet are great opportunities for us and future generations. Language learning can be facilitated and the rate of efficiency can be increased to higher levels thanks to these technological means.

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