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>Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:27:43 +0100 (BST)
>From: valli subramaniam <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Computer-assisted language learning
>To: [log in to unmask]


Everyone I have talked to have been saying some wonderful things about
computer-assisted language learning. The schools here (in Malaysia) are also
being equipped with computers so that language learning is more effective.
However, I am a little sceptical about this. If language learning is a social
activity and so it is most effective if there is interaction between people.
However, lessons on the web allow limited interaction for the learners. For
example, lessons using the Hotpotatoes programme only allow the learners to
carry out activities and limited feedback is given. There is no genuine
interaction. How can this promote language learning? I hope those who have used
this programme or others can respond to this. Thank you.








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