Journal of English Language Teaching

The History and the Current Status of Computer Assisted Language Learning

M.S. Xavier Pradheep Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of English, V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin

Keywords: CALL, History of CALL

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Abstract

Researchers and practitioners of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) must have a thorough understanding of the field and its history for successful implementation of technology in ESL learning. This paper attempts to trace the history of CALL over the past six decades and discusses its current status. The awareness of various paradigms of CALL will enable ESL teachers and researchers to improve their classroom practices.

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