Research in Use of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) for Developing Listening Comprehension Competency in Foreign/Second Languages: Benefits and Challenges


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Foreign Language Learning, ICT tools for FL Listening, Information & Communication Technologies, ICT, Listening ComprehensionAbstract
In a foreign language classroom, use of ICT gives students a great opportunity to acquire sustained forms of listening. Wide range of tools is available which can be used in language classroom and support listening comprehension outside the classroom. This paper aim at learning about benefits and challenges in the use Information and Communication Technologies and digital skills in foreign language teaching and learning based on the previous researches. The methodology adopted in this paper is historical, upon collection of information from previous researches, conclusion is drawn.
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