Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of its Benefits

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  • Behcet Celik English Language Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i1p383

Keywords:

Technology, Facilitate, Communication, Motivation, Progress

Abstract

Recently there has been an explosion of interest in using technological tools in the language classroom. The implementation of technology has dramatically changed the way of language learning. Technology-enhanced language education has proved to be an important factor in proficiency development. By means of providing many alternatives, the integration of technology in the language classroom has the potential to make learning more interesting and productive. This paper attempts to explore the advantageous of using technological devices in language learning.

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02.03.2023

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Celik, B. (2023). Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: A Review of its Benefits. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 10(1), 383-387. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i1p383

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