Creating Multimodal Texts in Language Classes: Advantages and Disadvantages with Reference to EFL Libyan Situation

Abstract

It is not uncommon for language teachers and whoever interested in EFL teaching- learning process to find it somehow difficult to decide upon the most suitable and effective strategy and procedures to be followed in order to manage language classes successfully. However, several attempts were made to introduce up to date ways convenient for learners with different language backgrounds and levels of achievements. Some of those efforts failed while others made their way and contributed to the success of many EFL classes where various methods and techniques are applied. Multimodal texts ,as one strategy of combining more than one mode in language classes, are used efficiently by teachers with different qualifications and years of experience and with learners of different ages and in different settings. Therefore, this chapter tends to shed light on multimodal texts and their importance in the language classes.