CALL refers to computer-assisted language learning, where tutors use tools to assist language learning similarly to a teacher, with materials that can be authentic, locally produced, or commercial. Benefits of CALL include increased learner autonomy, motivation, and feedback, while limitations include limited resources and potential anti-social effects. Developing successful CALL requires designing effective programs and evaluating them with input from linguists, teachers, and software engineers.

1. CALL
CALL Tutors and Tools
As a tutor assumes the role traditionally help
by a teacher in a language learning environment.
A CALL tool is designed to assist learning – it is
part of a larger process.
CMC is an emerging area within
the CALL domain.
CALL stands for Computer
Assisted Language Learning
CMC stands for Computer
Mediated Communication
Materials can either be authentic,
produced locally or commercially.
Benefits of CALL
- Learner autonomy
- Motivation
- Privacy
- Feedback
- Interactivity
Limitations of CALL
- Limited Availability of
Resources
- Anti – Social Behavior
- Limitations in the
deployment of CALL
materials
CALL Development
Challenging and difficult
CALL Success Factors
The Design of a CALL
Program
CALL Evaluation
- Linguists
- Teacher and software engineers
- Language specialists
Things not to do
- Do not assume that student are
excited by CALL
Things to do
- Do provide good front pages
Using in the present project is discussed in
more detail in chapter.
- Hardware - Software - Authoring Packages
It is difficult for CALL authors to evaluate
their work as there is reliable conceptual
framework yardstick available.