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Internet-based activities for the ESL classroom

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 December 2008

Christina Gitsaki  and
Richard P Taylor
Christina Gitsaki
Affiliation:
Nagoya University of Commerce, Japan
Richard P Taylor
Affiliation:
Nagoya City University, Japan
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Abstract

The Internet offers a wealth of information and unlimited resources that teachers can use in order to expose students to authentic language use. Exposure, however, is not enough to trigger language acquisition. Students need to be involved in tasks that integrate the use of computers and enhance language acquisition. This paper outlines an instructional system designed to guide English as a Second Language (ESL) students through their exploration of the Internet and carry out projects that will ultimately help them improve their reading and writing skills and enrich their vocabulary. Through this instructional system the benefits of using the Internet for ESL purposes with different types of students in different educational environments can be maximised.

Type
Selected Papers
Information
ReCALL , Volume 11 , Issue 1 , May 1999 , pp. 47 - 57
Copyright
Copyright © European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning 1999

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