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Challenges in the Language Courses
Language courses present a unique set of problems in an Internet environment.
First of all, you need to have lots of sound files. Video, although
not a necessity, is highly desirable—preferably video filmed
in the countries where the language is spoken. A way for students to
tape and hear their own voices and to send their recordings to the
teacher is also highly beneficial. Language courses, by nature, require
lots of graphics and pictures. To avoid “translating” and
using the native language more than is absolutely necessary, graphics,
photos, and interactive activities are used to represent the “new” vocabulary.
Language courses require frequent interactive exercises to make sure
students understand the points presented and have ample practice. Repetition
of aspects of the target language is essential. Therefore, a good language
course needs many interactive and/or self-check types of exercises.
Okay. That doesn’t sound so tough! What’s the problem?
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