Transformation of traditional EFL instruction into Web 2.0: Azerbaijani Undergraduate Students’ Readiness to Use Online Technologies in EFL Lessons

Authors

  • Aydin Aliyev English Language Teaching and Literature, Baku Engineering University, Baku, Azerbaijan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v4i3p49

Keywords:

EFL, Modern Technology, Language Acquisition, Web 2.0

Abstract

The present study meant to shed light on Azerbaijani undergraduate students’ readiness to use contemporary electronic devices in EFL classes. To get the required data, the researcher applied to the questionnaire. The survey took place at Qafqaz University (Current Baku Engineering University). By and large, 442 learners participated in this questionnaire with different English levels and class profile. The result of this investigation has revealed that modern technologies have become an integral part of the overwhelming majority of Azerbaijani undergraduate students. The findings also indicate that undergraduate students in Azerbaijan have a high potential to learn English through Web 2.0 technologies.

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Published

01.12.2017

How to Cite

Aliyev, A. (2017). Transformation of traditional EFL instruction into Web 2.0: Azerbaijani Undergraduate Students’ Readiness to Use Online Technologies in EFL Lessons. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 4(3), 49-57. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v4i3p49

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