Computer Application in English Language Teaching

Computer Assisted Learning : A Helpful Approach in Learning English                Nowadays, English has become the common international language in the 21 st Century. It is the language most frequently used to communicative by people who are not native speakers of the same language. Consequently, learning and using English is of a great importance. Most of the new methods and theories focus on technology applications and investigate its effect on learning. One of the modern theories in teaching language is constructivism theory which focuses on learning by doing and learning through technology. Technology integration is helpful tool which can be use in the classroom to promote learners’ involvement in learning. Moreover, technology can help learners to be responsible for their own learning by providing an independent learning environment. Computer Assisted  Language Learning ( CALL )       ...

Application of CALL in Language Learning Classrooms : Implications and Concerns MortezaMontazeri&HadiHamidi (Corresponding Author) Introduction CALL involves using technology in the form of computers, and a process of transformation in the institution where implementation actually is undertaken. CALL should be perceived as an interdisciplinary issue which entails “strategies for managing change alongside the knowledge of the use of computers for educational purposes, and language teaching methodologies’’ Historical stages of CALL The use of computer can be divided into three main stages: behaviorist CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL.Behaviorist CALL was formed by behaviorist theory. Communicative CALL was the next stage of computer use. And Integrated CALL is aimed at integrating various skills and integrating technology fully ino the language learning process. Applications of CALL CALL can be usefully applied in three ways. First, compute...

The Use of multimedia in English Language Teaching Definition           Multimedia is the exciting combination of computer hardware and software that allows you to integrate video, animation, audio, graphics, and test resources to develop effective presentations on an affordable desktop computer. The Current Status of Multimedia Teaching Method in College English Teaching           College English teaching is to set up a harmonious and high-effective teaching atmosphere in the English class to make students take part in the practice. Thus, we can cultivate their listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, which are the final teaching aim-developing the students’ English intercommunicative ability. Relationship between the Qualities of the College English Teachers and Multimedia Teaching. Misunderstandings and Disadvantages of Multimedia Teaching in College Englis...