Exploring the New Perspectives in English Language Teaching: Listening to the CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning)

Abstract

The influence of technological tools has pervaded all aspects of the educational, business, and economic sectors of our world. The computer has established itself firmly not only in the world of business and communication technology, it has also succeeded in acquiring a fundamental role in the educational process. This role becomes more powerful and appealing as computers have entered the accessible zone and carry huge capabilities and extensive effectiveness. This paper seeks to investigate the concept of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and its classification. It underlines various usages of CALL in English language learning and teaching.  It, further, reads the importance of the usage of it in the rural region of Rajasthan state. The study finds the transition of focus on the learner, thereby enhancing the learner’s autonomy as a significant trait of CALL. The idea of using computers for teaching English language arouses mixed feelings and meets with a variety of reactions. The extensive use of computer enhances its appeal, pertinence and validity on the one hand; on the other hand, the notion of limited accessibility of internet in remote areas and the idea of dominating technology put forth it as the kind of challenge which one feels drawn to respond to. However, computer-assisted language teaching can be considered to be effective in enhancing students learning and addressing certain education problems. The effectiveness of CALL relies on how CALL is utilized to meet language learning goals for individualized learners in specific educational settings.