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Online Communication in Language Learning and Teaching

M. Lamy & R. Hampel

PublishedNov 12, 2007
LanguageEnglish

This offers a framework for thinking about technologies that allow online communication, for example, forums, chats, real-time platforms as well as virtual worlds and mobile devices, and the practical issues of using them. The authors offer a thorough appraisal of the potential benefits and challenges of learning and teaching a language online.