Enhancing Computer Assisted Language Learning via the World Wide Web for English Language Teaching

Abstract

Computer -- assisted -- language -- learning or CALL is one of a number of names to describe the way that computers are used to complement (although not necessarily to replace) classroom instruction. CALL is just one aspect of TELL, or technology enhanced language learning. Though imaginative explorations of computers have included the creation of interactive multi media environments for English language learning and teaching, researches show that most exercises are stereotyped, predictable and repetitive thus creating lack of interest in students. The World Wide Web, were new and varied corpora is added everyday, is an alternative that ought to be given serious consideration to ensure that students' interests and their motivation in using CALL are sustained. This paper attempts to trace out patterns in systematically using contents from the World Wide Web for implementing CALL in educational institutions. In this paper an analysis of the corpora available from the internet in different forms; as web content, as Y uTube videos and, also the role of social networking sites in being a platform of exchange of such corpora will be made.