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Advantages
Research results indicate that internet use increases language use and acquisition of second language (Kasanga, 1996). For example, it was found that interaction in language helps learners to gain input in language learning process (Kitao, 1998). Specifically, it increases synchronous and a synchronous communication of ESL learners and (Kern, 1995; Warschauer and Healey 1998) and helps them to use language in real communication situations (Wiburg and Butker Pasceo, 2002). In other words, the internet motivates learners to use English in their daily lives and provides functional communicative experiences ((LeLoup and Ponterio, 1997). Communication with native speakers allows learners to practice specific skills such as negotiating, persuading, clarifying meaning, requesting information, and engaging in true-life, authentic discussion. Additionally, the internet gives the opportunity to construct knowledge together by expressing themselves in print and then assessing, evaluating, comparing, and reflecting on their own views and those of others (Warschauer, 1997).In sum, it is useful medium for communication with native speakers in real situations, improving writing skills, teaching of culture (Cononelos and Olivia, 1993) and learning about the target culture (Singhal, 1997). It is also useful to retrieve, access and use information in the context of second language learning. The internet is a platform for experiencing and presenting creative works such as essays, poetry and stories and for providing supplemental language activities in specific areas of language learning (Singhal, 1997). Additionally, the Internet promotes higher thinking skills (Mike, 1996). It helps students to improve their computer skills, such as keyboarding skills, opening and storing files, Internet searching (Means and Olson, 1997), and technical and conceptual experiences. It increases the participation when it is used in classroom environment (Sullivan and Pratt, 1996; Warschauer, 1996). For instance, it was found that the ESL learners produce more sentences when it compared to the situation in classroom environment (Kern, 1995). It also useful not only for the quantity but also the quality of language: Learners have a great variety of speech discourse (Sullivan and Pratt, 1996) and use more complex language (Warschauer, 1996). According to the research activities, the internet changes the interaction between learners and teachers (Kern, 1995): There is less teacher and more learner talk in computer classes. Furthermore, it changes teacher and students’ roles (Peterson, 1997) and makes learning more student-centered (Warschauer, Turbee, and Roberts, 1996). The internet is a source of supplemental resources and authentic materials (Graus, 1999). Finally, the studies indicate that the internet has positive effects on motivation (Muehleisen, 1997), provides means for creative works (Singhal, 1997) and gives opportunities for collaboration and socialization in learning process (Means and Olson, 1997).
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