Language Technologies in Teaching Bulgarian at Primary and Secondary School Level: The NBU Platform for Language Teaching (PLT)

Abstract

The NBU Language Teaching Platform (PLT) is a versatile tool supporting language learning. So far used for FLSP e-tuition or blended learning in general foreign language classes, it is now being extended to provide e-support for teaching Bulgarian at primary and secondary school level. Methodologically, it compensates for some of the major drawbacks of the functional/CLT approaches to language teaching. The article presents the general structure of the platform and the functionalities specifically developed to match the standards and expected results set by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education.