Computer assisted language learning

1. Computer assisted
language learning:
an overview
CALL defined as the search for and study
of applications of the computer in
language teaching and learning.
The reasons why ELT teachers use CALL
- Computers can do some of the work of the
teacher and provide great assistance to the learner
even without the presence of the teacher.
- New technologies have seen computers become smaller,
faster, and easier.
- The computer can provide a meaning-focused,
communicative learning environment, which serves
the purposes of communicative language teaching.
Use of CALL in English language teaching
Drill and practice
Computer as tutor
Games on computer
Computer used for
simulation / problem solving
History of CALL
DEVELOPMENT
Behavioristic CALL
Communicative CALL
Integrative CALL
(Multimedia CDROM)
Integrative CALL
(internet)
Terms associated with CALL
Computer-Aided Language Learning (CALL)
Computer-Assisted Language Instruction (CALI)
Computer-Enhanced Language Learning (CELL)
CALL and CALI refer to computer applications in
language learning and teaching
CELL implies using CALL in a self-access environment