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True or false: Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) refers to the search for and study of computer applications in language teaching and learning.
True or false: Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) refers to the search for and study of computer applications in language teaching and learning.
True (A)
True or false: CALL encompasses only drill-and-practice programs.
True or false: CALL encompasses only drill-and-practice programs.
False (B)
True or false: CALI is a term that predates CALL and is a subset of the general term CAI.
True or false: CALI is a term that predates CALL and is a subset of the general term CAI.
True (A)
True or false: CALL is limited to the use of corpora and concordancers.
True or false: CALL is limited to the use of corpora and concordancers.
True or false: Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is not considered a manifestation of CALL.
True or false: Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is not considered a manifestation of CALL.
True or false: A corpus in language teaching and learning refers to the collection of language data that is used for analysis and study.
True or false: A corpus in language teaching and learning refers to the collection of language data that is used for analysis and study.
True or false: The current article suggests that the corpus comes first and is then exploited in the language teaching and learning process.
True or false: The current article suggests that the corpus comes first and is then exploited in the language teaching and learning process.
True or false: The relationship between language teaching and corpora can take three forms, namely from syllabus to corpus, from corpus to syllabus, and learner corpora.
True or false: The relationship between language teaching and corpora can take three forms, namely from syllabus to corpus, from corpus to syllabus, and learner corpora.
True or false: Learner corpora refer to corpora created by language learners as they take center-stage in the language teaching and learning process.
True or false: Learner corpora refer to corpora created by language learners as they take center-stage in the language teaching and learning process.
True or false: The article discusses the use of corpora in general language courses, specialist language courses, and role-play corpus.
True or false: The article discusses the use of corpora in general language courses, specialist language courses, and role-play corpus.
True or false: The current article discusses the use of corpora in language teaching and learning?
True or false: The current article discusses the use of corpora in language teaching and learning?
True or false: Learner corpora refer to corpora created by language teachers in the language teaching and learning process?
True or false: Learner corpora refer to corpora created by language teachers in the language teaching and learning process?
True or false: The article suggests that the relationship between language teaching and corpora can take at least four forms?
True or false: The article suggests that the relationship between language teaching and corpora can take at least four forms?
True or false: The term CALI is a subset of the general term CALL?
True or false: The term CALI is a subset of the general term CALL?
True or false: A corpus in language teaching and learning refers to the collection of language data used for analysis and study?
True or false: A corpus in language teaching and learning refers to the collection of language data used for analysis and study?
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Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
- CALL is defined as "the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning" (Levy, 1997)
- It encompasses a wide range of information and communications technology applications and approaches to teaching and learning foreign languages
- Examples of CALL include:
- Traditional drill-and-practice programs
- Virtual learning environments and Web-based distance learning
- Use of corpora and concordancers
- Interactive whiteboards
- Computer-mediated communication (CMC)
- Language learning in virtual worlds
- Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL)
Computer-Aided Language Instruction (CALI)
- CALI is an American term that reflects its origins as a subset of Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI)
- CALI was in use before CALL
Corpora in Language Teaching and Learning
- A corpus is a collection of texts that can be used in language teaching and learning
- Corpora can be used in at least three ways:
- From syllabus to corpus (for general language courses)
- From corpus to syllabus (for specialist language learners)
- Learner corpora (e.g. a role-play corpus)
- Corpora can be exploited in the classroom in various ways, including:
- Using pre-existing corpora
- Creating corpora that emerge from language teaching and learning
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