Integrating communicative approach and technology in ESL classroom
List of Authors
  • Husna Nurul Izzah Jamaluddin@Noordin , Noraien Mansor

Keyword
  • Technology, English language proficiency, internet, social media

Abstract
  • This study investigated the potential impacts of integrating communicative approach and technology in ESL classroom. 260 form four students from 13 schools in Kuala Terengganu and 6 English instructors were involved in this English language programme called Let’s Talk and Let’s Go Global. From the study, it was found that the students overall had a positive perception toward using technological tools to aid their language learning. This study indicated that the integration of technology with English facilitated the language learning process and switched the traditional passive experience to a new exciting experience in a less stressful setting. The study exposed that the components of technology like Internet, social media application, e-learning portal, radio and others could reduce students’ psychological hindrance to enable them to express their opinions freely and to communicate actively with others using English language. In addition, this new venture in teaching and learning of language is not only able to enhance students’ language proficiency, but also problem-solving and communication skill.

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