Computer – Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

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What is CALL?? Is an acronym of Computer Assisted

Language learning Refer to the learning involving the

utilization of the computer (an interactive – computer system)

Part of many projects created as an aid for the learning reinforcement and assessment for human beings

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Sample of CALL Hypertext/ multimedia system,

toolbook, hypercard such as “edmodo.com”

Language learning software such as “Rosetta Stone”

interactive Web-based exercises such as “Hot Potatoes”

Text to Speech engine such as (Balabolka)

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Advantages and Disadvantages of CALL

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Advantages Students learn actively Motivating, Flexible and provocative

(Sussex, Cumming & Cropp (1994a)) Time saving for students as well as

teachers. Cost effectiveness

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Encourage reading habits Offers freedom for user to choose any

topic of information Interest and motivated Self study A compatible learning style Optimal use of learning time

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Disadvantages Viewing for the financial point, CAL is

costly enough Unable to be applied in remote area

which computer and internet were not enough.

Lack of trained teacher Inability to handle unexpected situations Imperfect current CALL programs

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Conclusion

CALL is an approach to language teaching and learning which computer technology is an aid.

CALL has advantages and also disadvantages

The use of CALL with some samples can make the process of language teaching and learning more alive.

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