1. Learning English Online
Silvia Monti
Cultura, cinema e nuove tecnologie
SILSIS
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2. Introduction
The Internet and the teaching of English as a Second Language
What can we do with the Internet?
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3. Advantages of online language learning
Skills are easily integrated
A more authentic learning environment is created
Students have great control over their learning
Students appear to be more motivated
Focus on entertainment
Computer = tutor
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4. Criteria for using the Internet for second language practice
Access
Interaction
Feedback
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5. Interactive procedures
Multiple choice
Word replacement
Matching
Word ordering
Fill-in-the-blank
Cloze test
Verb-form exercise
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6. Interactive procedures
Rewriting of sentences
Reading and comprehension exercises
Listening exercises
Crosswords
Dictation exercises
Definition exercises
Idiom exercises
Anagrams
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7. Feedback Every exercise is self-correcting
Assessment during or at the end of the exercise
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8. Online resources Theory Practice Quizzes Listening Reading Speaking
Vocabulary and writing
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9. Online resources Dictionaries and reference material
Online news and magazines
Idioms and slang
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