The Use of Modern Technology in Learning English as Second Language A study at undergraduate level in South Punjab Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of current research is to highlight the influence of using modern technology in teaching English as a second language It explains that productivity of pedagogical process can be increased if technology is infused in it tactfully There are several ways in which modern technology can be employed in class like English language learning web sites Mobile assisted language learning computer assisted language learning programs presentation software digital dictionaries chatting and email messaging programs listening CDaudios and watching of English language learning videos and stories Questionnaire was employed to collect the data from 300 students learning English language in various undergraduate programs of two universities of Bahawalpur The findings revealed that most of the students choose the use of technology especially mobile and computers in developing their second language skills The study advises proper training to use various software related to language learning