CALL? Are we going to learn about how to dial someone’s number? 😆
Of course not. Here, we are exposed and learnt about a new approach in enhancing and improving language skills via Computer Assisted Language Learning, or what we call as ‘CALL’. Through the journey of embarking into the 3 stages of history of CALL, it was astounding to know that computer could be exceptionally useful and effective in assisting the teachers as well as students in language learning environment. The usage of computer in Behaviourist CALL, Communicative CALL and Interactive CALL is rather a proof that it has evolved according to the great demands and expectation from the society to learn language due to the digital age.
We have to admit that, to be exposed to CALL in a very comprehensive manner, was a life-changing and phenomenal experience. Although we are living in the 21st century which is loaded with information at the fingertips, some of us are new to this kind of learning. It was a fun journey to explore a new way of learning with the assistance of computer. It has given us the platform to have an interactive learning with the help of user-friendly and convenient apps or websites.
Since we were curious, we did try several websites proposed by the other groups before their presentation, just to explore and have the firsthand experience ahead. For example, ESLvideo.com which is for listening skill and WriteWell for writing skill. To us, ESLvideo.com is very comprehensive in terms of the materials provided and suitable for everyone. In fact, it is very interesting since it offers several video clips available in YouTube which we can choose. WriteWell also serves an extensive way of writing skills and it is very suitable for those who want to have fundamental knowledge in writing. It uses a step-by-step approach which equipped with several tips and tricks.
Overall, they are worth exploring and throughout this journey with CALL, never a moment passed without us having a great time.
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