Using Internet Resources in English Teaching: What Do Teachers Need to Think about?

Abstract

For the advancement of technology and information, an increasing number of resources beneficial for language learning are available. Multi-media, websites, and resources on the Internet are integrated with second or foreign language learning and give both teachers and learners a boost in the process of language instruction. For example, online language learning program, chat rooms, prose, etc., allow learners to have more access to practice the target language after school, to keep their learning pace, and to have more interaction with native speakers. Although there are various well-known resources on the Internet in which English learning software, audios, and videos are available, we, more importantly, need to think about how to use these resources in effective and efficient ways. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon how English educators can receive support in English teaching by taking advantage of some existing Internet resources. The first part of this paper significantly reflects upon what are possible ingredients for successful English instruction. In the second part, we come to how can the use of Internet resources for English teaching enhance the elements needed in EFL. Finally, the paper concludes by introducing how to use some Internet resources to facilitate language teaching and learning.