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Second language acquisition and the computer: variation in second language acquisition*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 December 2008

Christopher Zähner
Christopher Zähner
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UMIST, UK
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Abstract

In this paper I will argue that learner variation in second language acquisition poses a potentially serious problem for the successful design and application of CALL and ICALL software'. Whereas a teacher is able to use direct and immediate feedback from students to adapt to different learning styles, rates of progress and acquisition paths, the possibilities of computer software are much more limited.

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Research Article
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ReCALL , Volume 7 , Issue 1 , May 1995 , pp. 34 - 48
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Copyright © European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning 1995

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