Computer assisted language learning
- 2. The computer is a human made tool which is incapable of action. That is, it has no inborn wisdom, no initiative and inherent ability to learn or to teach. Computers offer learners various activities for developing different language skills. They can provide a useful and motivating medium for both integrated skills and separate activities.
- 3. Definitions: ● According to Michael Levy, CALL may be defined as “the search for and study of applications in language teaching and learning”. ● In terms of theoretical approach, practice, computer and communication technology, CALL represents a challenge for the teacher and for students as a new medium of exploration.
- 4. Advantages and disadvantages Advantages.- 1. The movement towards communicative teaching with computers is clearly expanding. 2. The writing process is another area where computers have added a great deal of value. Some programs help students in the pre-writing stage to generate and outline ideas. Disadvantages.- 1. Although computers in language classes have an important role in language learning process, there are some disadvantages of CALL. CALL requires computers and software as well as other equipment all of which are expensive. 2. The computer will never replace the teacher.