Besides, there
are a lot of benefits using receptive communications on the Internet with
language learners. Moreover, these materials are
available at any
time and from
anywhere, if students have a computer with internet they can access without
any This access provides a virtually endless and free supply of current and
authentic materials
Also, CALL
is useful to teach speaking to second or foreign language learners. As we know,
we can use computers to improve students’ skills. We can see how the use of
CALL in a second/foreign language classroom creates situations that stimulate
interest, allows dialogue and communication, enhances reactivity, etc. these
situations made a perfect environment to develop in a good way the speaking
skills of our students, because sometimes students are afraid to make mistakes
in front of others when there are practicing with someone else; in that way
when their practice speaking with a computer they leave their fears behind and
develop in a better way their skills.
In
conclusion, we as teachers have the tools to make our classes more comfortable
and entertaining for our students using the technology, in order to every
student, develops in a good way every skill.
Hello, Monica. I also agree with some points of view that you have. It is true that today’s teachers have to be able to recognize that Internet is a potential tool in order to enhance students’ speaking and listening skills. It facilitates teachers to apply online activities in their lessons, such as audio podcast, videos, live chats, conferencing, instant messaging, etc. in order to keep students learning by connecting with themselves or with others language learners from different countries. In that way, they have more opportunities to interact with authentic audience and be more exposed to the target language. Moreover, Internet provides a creative atmosphere in which students are involved in online authentic materials to encourage them to produce a varied language in an autonomy way.
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