CALL (computer-assisted language learning) refers to using technology to assist language learning. CALL tools are designed to help learning as part of a larger process. Materials can be authentic, locally produced, or commercial. Benefits include learner autonomy, privacy, feedback, motivation, access to information, and interactivity through repetition and non-traditional features. Limitations are limited resources, potential anti-social behavior, constrained learning content, underutilization of resources, and ineffective deployment due to challenges in CALL development, deployment, and evaluation.

1. CALL
CALL Tutors and Tools
A CALL tool is designed to assist
learning – it is part of a larger
process.
Computer Mediated Communication is an
emerging area within the CALL domain
CALL Materials can either be
authentic, produced locally or
commercially.
Benefits of CALL
Learner autonomy
Privacy
Feedback
Motivation
Access to Information
Interactivity
Non – Traditional Features
Repetition
Limitations of CALL
Limited Availability of Resources
Anti – Social Behavior
Learning Content
Underutilization of Resources
Ineffective Deployment
Limitations in the deployment of CALL materials
CALL Development
Challenging and difficult
The Design of a CALL Program
CALL Evaluation
CALL Success Factors