The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is spreading inside the classrooms at all educational levels. As this integration has extended to young learners (3 to 5 years), the authorities have recommended their use so that children can acquire knowledge and dexterities they will use all their lives. Keeping in mind that it is at this age when very young learners acquire abilit...

Recent research shows that online tools such as: games, wikis, speaking avatars, and interactive stories can be a positive force for English Language Learners (ELLs). It also shows that when ELLs have access to online tools, they are motivated to practice English outside the classroom (Aydin, 2007; Colombo & Colombo, 2007; Son, 2007). Most of this research is undertaken with older learners. Thi...

This paper describes a trialogue-based system for assessing the spoken language abilities of young learners of English. Specifically, the system employs spoken dialogue system components in interactive, conversation-based assessment tasks involving the test taker and two virtual interlocutors. The tasks are designed to be engaging for young learners of English at the elementary school level by ...

It is fundamentally essential for children to learn English from a young age in this rapidly globalizing world. knowledge will help open many opportunities them the future and it be invaluable their careers. However, teaching not an easy job. But also difficult, if we already know how do it. Many positions involve - unique experience that both challenging fun. Compared adults, are more energeti...