LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING TO CULTIVATE EFFECTIVE MODAL VERB USAGE IN SPOKEN COMMUNICATION
Abstract
The nuanced expressions of modality offered by modal verbs remain a notoriously persistent challenge for language learners, demanding a sophisticated understanding of both their semantic range and the intricacies of their pragmatic functions. In response to these challenges, Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) has emerged as a powerful and versatile approach, presenting a suite of innovative solutions designed to provide language learners with engaging, highly interactive, and deeply personalized learning experiences. This article delves into the potential of TEL as a means of promoting effective modal verb usage within spoken communication, carefully examining the theoretical principles that underpin its effectiveness and showcasing a range of practical examples that demonstrate the real-world application of TEL tools and strategies. Furthermore, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and inherent challenges involved in the integration of TEL into modal verb instruction, ultimately providing actionable recommendations for educators who seek to maximize the impact of technology in their efforts to foster accurate, nuanced, and fluent modal verb production in second language (L2) learners.
Keywords
Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), Modal Verbs, Speech Production, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning), Personalized Learning, Interactive Learning, Authentic Materials, Language Technology, Pedagogical Innovation.
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