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=Technology Influences in the Learning=

Language has a very significant role in our lives. It symbolizes the cultures in our societies where individuals interact and use it to communicate between each other. The development of transportation has influence the global relations to be more practical where people need to interact and share common interests.However, communication is the key power to facilitate the interactions among individuals which would provide them stronger relationships. In places like America where immigration plays a role significant in the social, economic and cultural aspects. Every year, there is an increase in the number of new immigrants. “The number of non-native English speaking children in U.S. public schools continues to rise dramatically. By one estimate, public school enrollment is projected to rise by 44 million by the year 2000 with nearly all of this increase being in minority, especially Hispanic, enrollment.

Even though it is the one of the most diverse country in the world, there are few languages that are commonly used such as English and Spanish. However, English is an international language that the majority of the people use to communicate in America and especially when it comes to an international interrelationships. Although, many non-English speakers tend to practice English classes in their countries before they migrate in any anglophone country to make it easier for them to interact with the people, many of them be still struggling gravely when they experience the reality of communicating with a real anglophone. Therefore, society will force them to improve their communication skills as soon as possible because life in a country like the United States cannot afford to waste time especially for those who come with certain financial issues. One of the smartest and the most common choice people make to build up their communication skills is to take some ESL classes. There many steps that need to be followed in order to be successful in this aspect. However, the implication of the new technology makes the learning process more convenient, reliable and productive.

Through life experiences, some people had been under situations of teaching or learning where they have developed new ideas about creating new ways of better teaching or learning.Computers have made a triumphal entry into education in the past decade, and only a dyed-in-the wool Luddite would deny that they have brought significant benefits to teachers and students alike. The use of Computers is a great tools one can use to improve his/her learning skills. Computers helps learners to be more responsible of their own learning abilities. Studies have shown that one of the best ways of improving one’s learning ability is to use a computer where all the information one might need can be found. In today’s developed world, computer is one of the most beneficial and useful tools in learning. The number of systems which help learners to improve their language is increasing. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is a system which aids learners to improve and practice language skills. It provides a stress-free environment for learners and makes them more responsible.

Computer can provide help to the ESL learners in many different ways such as teaching students to learn a new language. The computer can be used to test students about the language they already learn. It can assist them to practice certain tasks. The computer permits students to communicate easily with other from different places.

The learning ability of language learners can be more reliable with the influence of the a dictionary. Learners tend to carry or required to have a dictionary which would allows them to learn independently and become more responsible for their own work. In these modern days, education has upgraded its methods of teaching and learning where digital materials are being applied as tools. Electronic dictionaries are the best choice for ESL students. Most of them contain native-language equivalents and explanations, as well as definitions and example sentences in English. They can speak the English word to you, and they are easy to carry around. However, they are expensive and easy to lose, so put your name on yours.

=References=

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