This document discusses the advantages of using technology in English language teaching. It argues that technology provides exposure to authentic materials, native English speakers, and different cultures which helps develop competent language skills in a more interesting and up-to-date way. Technology also provides new challenges and learning opportunities for teachers by supporting them and creating opportunities to do things with the language rather than just learning it.
This document discusses the advantages of using technology in English language teaching. It argues that technology provides exposure to authentic materials, native English speakers, and different cultures which helps develop competent language skills in a more interesting and up-to-date way. Technology also provides new challenges and learning opportunities for teachers by supporting them and creating opportunities to do things with the language rather than just learning it.
This document discusses the advantages of using technology in English language teaching. It argues that technology provides exposure to authentic materials, native English speakers, and different cultures which helps develop competent language skills in a more interesting and up-to-date way. Technology also provides new challenges and learning opportunities for teachers by supporting them and creating opportunities to do things with the language rather than just learning it.
Doing things with the language, not just learning it.
Supporting and providing learning opportunities for
the teacher. Exposure of information through the use of ELT is unavoidable – put it to use. Advantages of using technology Exposure of authentic materials Exposure to native speakers of English Exposure to different cultures Development of competent language skills It’s more interesting and up to date Provides a new challenge and learning opportunities for teachers