TECHNOLOGY AS A FACILITATOR IN LEARNING OF A LANGUAGE

This is a “technology-based era” where technological innovations are the order of the day. The role of language teachers/learners in the language learning process has been largely redefined thanks to the rapid technological advancements. As facilitators, the teachers “facilitate” the language acquisition of the learners and help them to equip themselves with effective language skills. The rapid technological strides have necessitated the teachers to be tech-savvy and integrate technology with the teaching and learning of a language. Technology assisted language teaching makes language learning a wholesome and enriching experience. With technology being the buzzword of the day, it has become imperative to enhance the teaching learning methods so as to make language learning “effective, appealing and interesting.” Technology, as a “tool”, provides the learners with updated learning material for language acquisition