The document discusses different types of computer-assisted language learning tools. It defines hypertext as text links that allow learners to click words for explanations, helping to enrich vocabulary and writing skills. Hypermedia takes this further by linking to sounds, videos, images and games to improve speaking and listening. Multimedia uses these media like images to complement different aspects of language learning and expose learners to authentic materials to develop all language skills.

1. COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING

2. HYPERTEXT
 Are text links that sends you from one web page to another.
 learner can find explanations about the word he is clicking
on.
 The learner enriches his vocabulary and also enhances his
writing skill.
 Hypertexts also helps the learner to develop his reading
comprehension ability.
 It is easy to use and it promotes language learning; a
learner might find relevant language information after
clicking on the hypertext.
Example: Wikipedia is a good example of a webpage with
hypertexts.

3. HYPERMEDIA
 Hypermedia are links that transfer a learner to a world of
sounds, videos, images, audios, games, virtual
environments.
 Hypermedia affect language learning effectively; it
enhances the learner`s speaking, listening skills.
 Hypermedia increases the learner`s motivation to learn a
language; because it catches the learner`s attention and
interest.
 Hypermedia linking to audios would help the learner to
have a better pronunciation.
Example: blogs, wikis, google are good examples of
hypermedia; the internet itself is full of hypermedia.

4. MULTIMEDIA
 Multimedia complement the learner`s language learning
process.
 It supports grammar and vocabulary learning; by looking at
images.
 It enhances all language skills by exposing the learner to
authentic learning material; audios with real life
conversations; videos of documentaries with subtitles of
the second language.
 By recording or filming yourself you can check your
language level and make improvements where needed.
Example: cds, dvd`s , record devices, video cameras,
computers, images, podcasts.