Assalamualaikum w.b.t
On week 4, we learnt about Independent Learners in CALL. There are quite a number of concepts mentioned throughout the lesson. We were able to identify the difference between communicative proficient and communicative competence.
First, let’s delve further into what is competence? It is a situation whereby you know how to speak appropriately in context. For example, when you meet someone for the first time, you can’t go to her and ask the price of her garments. Proficiency on the other hand, refers to the correct use of grammar in speaking.
With the advancement of technology, Listening has been the most promising area in CALL Development. Means like Podcasts, soft wares containing audio instructions and videos are becoming so accessible to the masses. Hence, helping language learners to not only acquire the language through written materials but also through examples of real-time conversation.
In short, learners in the new era have materials ready at the tip of their finger. All they need to do is find a specific area they feel lacking in and work on it with the help of computers. This will prevent them from making minor mistakes in their conversation which may lead to de-motivation in acquiring new languages.
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