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Do you want to learn easily? Do you want to learn when you are at home? Do
you want to learn by using your smart phone? Do you ever heard of the term
CALL?
As technology entered our world in a short time, and it became part of our
everyday life.
internet help us a lot to communicate with other learners from the whole
world. They make the learning process easier and faster than before.
As Dhaif (1989) claims; computers can never replace the 'live' teacher,
communication between people. It can just play a role in teaching the second
a term
used by teachers and students to describe the use of computers as part of a
language
answer some questions that are related to the rule that he/she took, and
finally the computer or the tool gives his/her a feedback about his/her
Some people see that computers and tech tools are flexible classroom aid for
teachers and learners even inside the classroom or outside it, and they can
use it for different purposes in different ways (Jones & Fortescue, 1987).
Computers have been used for language teaching for more than three
decades. According to (Warschauer & Healey, 1998) the history of CALL can
1- Behavioristic CALL
2- Communicative CALL
3- Integrative CALL
-The students feel free even if they make mistakes; because when he/she
uses a tech tool they use it behind the screen so they feel free and with no
shame.
-It improves different language skills such as: (Reading, writing, listening,
and speaking).
-Students can use the tools outside the class room as well as inside it.
-You can learn using games, songs, and more fun things that are attractive.
Disadvantages:
-If you cannot use technology, it will be hard for you to benefit from it.
-Not all the materials that the teacher wants are available.
(Gndz, 2005)
One of the new CALL or Tech Tools used nowadays after a research through
The software of course is not free, but they give you the chance to try it for
After trying the software for a few days and trying some of the languages
available in the trial version, I found that the way it introduces the new
watching a video that he/she chooses; I think that this is a very helpful and
useful way of learning; because I used to use this way to learn English.
system that allows you to learn the video content in a good way.
FluentU can improve your reading skill by reading the subtitles inside the
videos, it also improves the listening skill by listening to different videos and
pay much attention to what they are talking in the video, and as a result it
What FluentU adds as well, is the option to learn new languages through
commented that they enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere the games provided,
learning environment.
languages through games,it says: Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I
Also, even though you have to type in words for vocabulary flashcards, the
writing practice is pretty scant as well. The site excels at giving you input but
practice. It will expose you to new words and strengthen your grammar and
vocabulary, but ultimately you will need to practice speaking a language to
become fluent.
At the end, I think FluentU is a good tool to use; because it does not only for
I believe in the idea of integrate CALL with other subjects or disciplines in the
curriculum. CALL must not be isolated from the rest of the curriculum, using
CALL during the curriculum will make it more integrative and attractive.
Choosing the appropriate tools for learners that fit their levels, needs, and
CALL has important potential for English language teaching if used properly
with clear educational objectives. CALL can interest and motivate learners of
English.
instruction and thereby better serve the individual's learning pace, cognitive,
style, and learning strategies. CALL allows learners to control their own
and well-designed.
CALL software can offer a balance of controlled practice and free
educational settings.
According to (Higgins, 1995), the value of CALL is that it allows a richer form
of language exploration and play than has ever possible before. The use of
techniques of learning and teaching. (Jones & Fortescue, 1987) warn that the
References
Gndz, Nazl. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies Vol 1.No 2 (2005):
n. pag. Print.
Hardisty, David, and Scott Windeatt. CALL. 1st ed. Oxford [u.a.]: Oxford Univ.
Higgins, John. Computers And English Language Learning. 1st ed. Oxford: