ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 8

Internet and english language learning in contemporary India

  • Author:
  • Mayur Chhikara
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 105 to 110

Department of Humanities, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana, India

Online published on 9 October, 2014.

Abstract

This paper examines the ways in which internet is going to play and has played a vital role in English language learning in India. We are sitting at the heart of English language learning revolution as use of computers and mobiles are making English as an international or global language. This paper briefly examines the implications of internet in English learning and argues for a shift away from traditional notions of curriculum and syllabus to a more user friendly contemporary result oriented method by using internet as an important tool in English language learning and teaching.

Keywords

ELL (English Language Learning), ELT (English Language Teaching), CMC (Computer Mediated Communication), EIL (English as an International Language), EGL (English as a Global Language), CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)