Information and Communications Technology Integration in Language Education

Abstract

Information and Communications Technology has today become a major sort of debate among the world. Its impact is profound. In this era, the world of education in general and that of languages in particular knows a deep reform and evolution, in order to face up the new challenges, education has to adapt and renew itself. Today, we cannot imagine our personal and professional lives without the use of computers and smart devices as they play a vital role in all spheres of modern life. The application of the information technology in foreign language learning and teaching has already become integral part of our language classroom. Consequently, a vast number of educational platforms and software programs have been created and become the perfect complement in reaching proficiency and fluency, and language courses integrated by technological support are the most effective and attractive for students who want to be successful in language learning. The use of ICT in language learning maximizes a lot of new possibilities for effective communication for both teachers and the students not only to develop their language skills, but also they broaden knowledge of using ICT successfully to make teaching and learning better.