Investigating the Effectiveness of Call for the English Language Learner

Authors

  • Zafreen Ali Mirza Jinnah University for Women
  • Ms. Samreen Humayun Jinnah University for Women
  • Ms.Quratullain Zohaib Jinnah University for Women

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/ejl.1342

Keywords:

CALL, Technological Advancement, e-learning, Standard learning, L2 Learning

Abstract

Purpose: The prime motive of this research is to investigate the affectivity of computer/technology-based learning that advances the future of digital world.

Methodology: This research investigated the effects of CALL as a developmental tool for English language learners; the standard learning of CALL has been examined through the criteria of the mixed method. The data was gathered from survey closed-ended questionnaire by following the primary basis of data which is further analyzed through SPSS. Thus, 106 responses were gathered through questionnaire where it has estimated that 85% undergraduate students agreed CALL helps them to improve their L2 proficiency.   In addition, the data is also collected through open-ended interviews from the English language instructor which analyzed through the content analysis that resulted in their positive responses of encouraging CALL based classes for learning English as L2.

Findings: The gathered data depicted the 80% positive reliance over CALL based learning. However, the study accomplished the advent of CALL with effective proficiency.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This research has also investigated the belief of students and teachers regarding the advance advent of CALL-in terms of language learning. Likely, the contribution of this study integrates the advancement in terms of language learning; that could bring the world closer to the technology. Institutes should promote the CALL based learning in order strengthen the learner's language competence. Teacher should be fully aware of CALL based teaching which helps to brings effectively in instructing the learners.

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Author Biographies

Zafreen Ali Mirza, Jinnah University for Women

Co-operative Lecturer, Department of English

Ms. Samreen Humayun, Jinnah University for Women

Chairperson, Department of English

Ms.Quratullain Zohaib, Jinnah University for Women

Lecturer, Department of English

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Published

2023-07-07

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Mirza, Z. A. ., Humayun, S. ., & Zohaib, Q. . (2023). Investigating the Effectiveness of Call for the English Language Learner. European Journal of Linguistics, 2(2), 32–51. https://doi.org/10.47941/ejl.1342

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