ISSN 2348-3156 (Print) International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 10, Issue 4, pp: (474-481), Month: October - December 2022, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
The Effect of Technology on Learning English as a Second Language Hanan Mohammed Shehab The Public Authority for Applied Education Training. The High Institute of Adminstrative Services, Kuwait. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7431770
Published Date: 13-December-2022
Abstract: This paper outlines how technology affects English learning as a second language. Modern technology has become an integral part of the language learning process, within and outside the classroom. It has been applied to improve students' learning experiences and help teachers facilitate language learning. The goal of this essay is to (1) understand how various forms of technology and software have been used over time to support English as a second language (ESL) learning and (2) detail how technology can enhance English language skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking) acquisition. The paper further explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of integrating technology into ESL teaching and learning. It finally ends with certain recommendations, particularly for judicious and balanced use of technology to achieve the desired ESL teaching and learning outcomes. Keywords: Educational Technology; English as a foreign language; Language learning; Language skills.
1. INTRODUCTION Technology’s ubiquitous nature in this era of globalization has ushered in new opportunities and expectations among teachers and students alike [1]. Technology has become a significant part of human existence today and contemporary social practices, facilitating social and linguistic change. It plays a decisive role in human development, affecting education, work, and culture. Many individuals are users of at least one of the great technological tools, practices, and resources that may help improve language teaching and learning. The new era of technological advancements naturally confronts the modern English teacher with new challenges and duties. More than ever, educators must acquire knowledge of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) practices, skills, and principles and adapt them to classroom settings to aid and facilitate English language education [2]. The role of the English teacher has drastically changed along with the approaches and methods of teaching the English language. The emerging technologies provide abundant options for making English teaching and learning more interesting, productive, and innovative, particularly in teaching English as a second language (ESL). ESL is a special context: Students learning English as a foreign or second language require specialized language support [3]. They want to practice hearing, writing, speaking, reading, and comprehending the English language to develop their skills and competencies [4]. Students must carry out various linguistic tasks and activities in each of the five language skills to develop their language competence. As such, they must effectively use various technological tools to acquire linguistic competence easily. Therefore, this paper's primary task is to explore how technology impacts learning English as a second language. The abbreviation ESL denotes English as a second language. The technologies examined in the review include computerbased technology used in the ESL classroom, including CALL, the internet, and multimedia technology.
2. EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY Historical Background Technology has traditionally been integral to English language education. Technology is positively related to English language education. In the 1960s and 1970s, numerous institutions of higher learning established language laboratories consisting of many cabinets with microphones, cassette players, and headphones, among others [4]. The teacher's role was
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