LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 7 July 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
Assistant Managing Editor: Swarna Thirumalai, M.A.

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CALL of English

Nallipogu Vishranthi, M.A. English, Ph.D. Student in ELT

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The monopoly of both technology and English language usage is the mark of today’s modernized and globalized environment. Students are equipped and equipping themselves for the competition through English Language learning and acquisition. Students have new ways of learning second language now by the introduction of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in addition to the normal pedagogic process. But the question remains, Is CALL successful in what it is intended for or what are the challenges that it still faces?

Key words: English Language speakers, second Language acquisition, English language training, CALL, Gapmaster, vocabulary games, pedagogical practice, second language learning, functional English language.

CALL of English

Advances in Computer and its technology in various fields of today’s modernization scenario are noticed globally. Likewise, English language learning has also undergone many changes impacting heavily the conduct of corporate business. Both these developments relating to computer technology and English language have created an atmosphere of stiff competition. Individual success and to some extent success of business corporations seem to be closely linked to the skills employees have in these two areas since faster, better and effective communication is an essential element for successful operation of business.

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Nallipogu Vishranthi, M.A. English
Anirudh Arcade
Ayyappa Society
Madhapur
Hyderabad 500081
Andhra Pradesh
India
vishranthi.n@gmail.com
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