Flashcards on Technology in Foreign Language Education
Technology in Foreign Language Education: Enhancing Language Learning
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Language Teaching
25 cards
Card 1
Question: Why is using technology beneficial for language learners who already enjoy tech and platforms like YouTube?
Answer: Because students already love technology and spend time on platforms like YouTube, so using tech in teaching lets them learn while doing activities th
Card 2
Question: How does technology help bring communicative language use closer to the real world?
Answer: Technology connects students to everyday situations where computers and the internet are present, fostering authentic communicative language use.
Card 3
Question: What collaborative opportunity does ICT provide for language learners across countries?
Answer: ICT enables collaboration and cooperation between children in different countries through projects like e‑Twinning.
Card 4
Question: How does technology affect teacher talk time in language lessons?
Answer: Technology can reduce teacher talk time because explanations can be given using images, authentic audio, or videos instead of lengthy teacher explanat
Card 5
Question: In what ways can ICT support diverse learners in language teaching?
Answer: ICT provides scaffolding and unique supports for children with special needs or from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Question: What is the most important reason to use technology in language lessons, according to the content?
Answer: Technology makes lessons more dynamic and fun, thereby motivating students, which is cited as the most important reason.
Card 7
Question: Why are visual materials effective for teaching vocabulary distinctions (e.g., river vs. ocean)?
Answer: Visuals (images, flashcards, posters, infographics) provide clearer, more immediate understanding than verbal explanations alone, making distinctions
Card 8
Question: Give examples of common visual materials used in language classrooms.
Answer: Flashcards, posters, images, and infographics.
Card 9
Question: What advantage do audiovisual materials offer over using visual or audio alone?
Answer: Combining visual and audio materials (audiovisuals) increases motivation, provides authentic contextualized language, and helps students access socio-
Card 10
Question: What types of audiovisual resources are mentioned as motivating for students?
Answer: Chroma key projects, films, short films, documentaries, TV programs, and authentic videos (e.g., virtual tours).