The Use of Technology in an English Classroom

The Use of Technology in an English Classroom

When learning a second language, students face many challenges. Some of main ones are: 

• Difficulty to find someone to practice with.
• Culture shock

The use of technology makes the process of learning interactive, interesting and dynamic and helps the student to overcome the challenges mentioned before.

In the classroom, for instance, the teacher can use different approaches, methodologies and strategies if some of the topics are difficult for the students to follow and understand.

Besides students can reach English native speakers, and establish a fluent communication with them. This allows the student to use the language in an authentic situation.

Technology also promotes critical thinking and production.

Graphics, videos, chats and other tools stimulate students to learn vocabulary, idioms. There is also a better comprehension of the target culture avoiding cultural misunderstandings.

To read more about this topic you can go to International Refereed & Indexed Journal of English Language & Translation Studies.  April-June, 2013. www.eltsjournal.org