Research in Use of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) for Developing Listening Comprehension Competency in Foreign/Second Languages: Benefits and Challenges

The Creative Launcher 3 (I), 223-229

7 Pages Posted: 6 Apr 2020 Last revised: 27 May 2020

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Shamaila Amir

Pakistan Navy Engineering College

Muhammad Akhtar Kang

Hamdard University

Date Written: April 1, 2018

Abstract

In a foreign language classroom, use of ICT gives students a great opportunity to acquire sustained forms of listening. Wide range of tools is available which can be used in language classroom and support listening comprehension outside the classroom. This paper aim at learning about benefits and challenges in the use Information and Communication Technologies and digital skills in foreign language teaching and learning based on the previous researches. The methodology adopted in this paper is historical, upon collection of information from previous researches, conclusion is drawn.

Keywords: Foreign Language Learning, ICT tools for FL Listening, Information & Communication Technologies, ICT, Listening Comprehension

JEL Classification: 100

Suggested Citation

Amir, Shamaila and Kang, Muhammad Akhtar, Research in Use of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) for Developing Listening Comprehension Competency in Foreign/Second Languages: Benefits and Challenges (April 1, 2018). The Creative Launcher 3 (I), 223-229, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3551263

Shamaila Amir (Contact Author)

Pakistan Navy Engineering College ( email )

Karachi
Pakistan

Muhammad Akhtar Kang

Hamdard University

Sharae Madinat Al-Hikmah
Karachi
Pakistan

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