FROM CHATTING TO ORAL FLUENCY: USING CHAT TO IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INCREASE WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE

• Authors: Lily Compton
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Computer-mediated communication such as synchronous chat can be utilized to promote speaking practice. This paper describes a synchronous chat freeware and how it can be used to increase learners’ self-confidence so they will be willing to communicate orally in a language class. Benefits and challenges of using this freeware are identified to guide practitioners in their decision-making.

• Publisher: IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group & University of Nicosia
• Journal: Teaching English with Technology
• Year: 2004
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 1

Contributors

author

Lily Compton

• Iowa State University , Ames , USA