This document discusses how technology can aid in foreign language learning through increasing time on task, providing context, exposing learners to common language chunks and scripts, and boosting both input and intake of the target language. It describes an example of online video materials with Portuguese speakers discussing over 80 topics at different proficiency levels, from single words to hypothetical language. The individualized study of these materials allows for more time practicing the target language.

2.  1 - Time on Task
 2- Context
 3 - Chunks and Scripts
 4 - Input vs. Intake

3.  1 - Time on Task:
Presents how technology can aid in the learning of
foreign languages by providing learners with increased
time on task.

4.  Simply stated, no matter what category a foreign
language, learners at every level need to spend time on
task.

5.  The online video materials entitled Portuguese
Communication Exercises expose students to over 300
brief video clips where native speakers from various
regions of Brazil and Portugal discuss over 80 different
topics, all of which are transcribed in Portuguese and
translated into English.

7.  Beginning tasks require single-word answers or simple
memorized chunks.
 Intermediate tasks are at the sentence level.
 Advanced tasks require paragraph-level story telling.
 Finally, Superior tasks require the use of hypothetical
language.
The individualized study of these materials provides
opportunities for increased time on task.

8.  2- Context
Explores how the effective use of technology has the
potential of creating a context for language learning
situations.

9.  3 - Chunks and Scripts
Demonstrates how technology can play a role in
providing learners with the "chunks" and "scripts" that
people use in actual speech.

10.  4 - Input vs. Intake
Discusses how technology can provide learners with
increased exposure to a foreign language, but more
importantly, it can also serve to increase a learner's
conscious awareness of what is heard.