Review of Computer-Assisted Language Learning: History, Merits & Barriers

Dara Tafazoli; Niloofar Golshan

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Review of Computer-Assisted Language Learning: History, Merits & Barriers

Dara Tafazoli, Niloofar Golshan

Published in International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 2, Issue 5-1)

Received: 26 August 2014 Accepted: 29 August 2014 Published: 5 September 2014

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With the rapid development of technology, more and more language teachers and learners are eager to use technologies such as computer and the Internet for language learning and teaching. Undoubtedly, the use of technology in education has a positive effect on the achievements of language learners, but it is a necessity to consider all aspects of this application – barriers. This paper provides an overview of the broad information regarding Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The focus of the review is on history, typology, phases, merits and barriers of this innovation in language teaching and learning.

Published in	International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 2, Issue 5-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language
DOI	10.11648/j.ijll.s.2014020501.15
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Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), History, Merits, Barriers, Language Learning and Teaching

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