THE IMPACT OF COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING ON SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

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CALL; computer-assisted language learning English language learning second language acquisition SLA; teaching English language theory of SLA; self-regulated learning

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IMRAN NAZEER, SAIRA SONAM, SABA SADIA

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This research evaluates the usefulness of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in enhancing second language acquisition outcomes, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and speaking skills. The study explores factors influencing CALL's impact, including learner characteristics, motivation, self-regulated learning strategies, and technology. Data was collected from 30 intermediate-level students and 10 teachers through pre and post-tests and a questionnaire. This study discussed the results in relation to the Theory of Second Language Acquisition and the Self-Regulated Learning framework. The findings support the positive impact of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) on language skills and emphasize the importance of self-regulated learning strategies in CALL. The research concludes that CALL effectively enhances second language acquisition and recommends integrating domain-specific CALL activities, creating a supportive environment, and offering professional development opportunities for educators to optimize its effectiveness. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended that the educators should integrate domain-specific CALL activities, create a supportive learning environment, and offer professional development opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of CALL in second language acquisition.

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Vol. 11 No. 4 (2023)
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IMRAN NAZEER, SAIRA SONAM, SABA SADIA

IMRAN NAZEER1, SAIRA SONAM2, DR. SABA SADIA3

1MS Scholar, Department of English, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

2PhD Scholar, Department of English, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

3Lecturer, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab Pakistan

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