The Perceptions about Computer Assisted Language Learning for L2 Vocabulary Acquisition

Abstract

Being the digital natives, instructors and learners of this cutting edge era largely depend on technology to intensify their learning and teaching process inside and outside the classroom. Many devices are found to make language teaching more effecting and alluring for the learners. Arguably, both parties’ teachers and students are receiving some benefits after including this addition of modern science in their learning and teaching process.  This study focuses on how CALL aids learning and teaching to this integral component of the language. It is found that certain software which were installed in the computer offer learners help immensely to internalize ESL vocabulary. Indeed, accesses of visual imagery on computer screen aids learners make concrete images of uncommon vocabulary which support very effectively L2 vocabulary acquisition. Most notably the study has found that CALL eases learning points for the special children besides it helps learners retain the vocabulary which they learn. With the availability, teachers can present lesson in realistic fashion which guide learners internalize the L2 vocabulary. Teachers are found ambivalent about including CALL tools in their daily taught lessons as technology always carries some fringe crisis though none expressed any negative feelings about the worth of CALL in case of vocabulary acquisition.