The document discusses English language learning in the digital age. It notes that most internet and technology terminology is in English and that English is the most used language online. It then provides suggestions for apps and websites that can help learners improve their English autonomously through flexible learning methods like MOOCs, language immersion sites, vocabulary apps, podcasts for listening practice, and tools for reading comprehension and simplifying texts. Some practical tips suggested for using technology to learn English include watching videos without subtitles in English and interacting on social media and chat groups that use only English.

1. English Language Learning in
the
Age of ICT A B DULAZIZ B A S SANOSI
E NGL I SH L A NGUAGE L EC TURER
E L EARNI NG I N STRUC TOR
P SAU – SAUDI A RABI A

2. Why is English Important in Today’s World?
It is the international tongue, common language
between people.
It is the language of science and education.
Internet and press speak English.
Language of travel and business.
The easiest language to learn.
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3. Brainstorming
How many participants use English language as the language of their
smartphone interface?
When you call 900 or 1500, the system prompts you to press 1 for
Arabic or 2 for English, what do you choose?
Some ATM Machines ask the same question. Have you ever chosen
English?
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4. Brainstorming
RAM, USB, DSL, WiFi, Modem, Mention, post, publish, Poke, PDA,
Tab, Roam. Do they seem common?
What about these: 2nite, gr8, TTYL, BRB, VBG, J/K, and LOL
The sentence: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog is used
to test keyboards. (WHY).
Can you read these: @, #, _ , - , /, .
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5. The ICT age ; the Age of English
The vast advance in ICT enhance the role of English.
The vast majority of terminologies and concepts of ICT are in
English.
Even new terms and labels are coined in English.
English language is the most used language in the internet.
STATISTICS
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6. Language Users
English 948,608,782
Chinese 751,985,224
Spanish 277,125,947
Arabic 168,426,690
Portuguese 154,525,606
Japanese 115,111,595
Malay 109,400,982
Russian 103,147,691
French 102,171,481
German 83,825,134
TOP 10
LANGUAGES
2,814,329,132
Rest of the
Languages
797,046,681
WORLD TOTAL 3,611,375,8139/22/2016 ABDULAZIZ B ASSANOSI 6

7. How is ICT effective for ELL
Some reasons are:
Autonomous
Learning
Flexibility
Sharing
collaboration
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8. Autonomous Learning
The ability to take charge of one's own
learning.
Students can search for and find resources
for learning.
Teacher role is minimized.
Learners know their own needs and how
they fulfill them
In ICT age this is very possible.
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9. Collaboration
Generally means (working together to
achieve ONE common goal).
In learning: group of people work on the
same topic use one another’s resources
and skill.
Learners help each other to reach the
learning goal.
ICT provide platform for collaborative
learning. (forums, wikis, and social
media)
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10. Flexibility
Classical ways of teaching
become from past.
Learners can access learning
content 24/7.
Time and place constraints are
no longer there.
Good practically and
psychologically.
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11. Sharing
Language resources are available for all.
No matter the social, economic factor.
You can get learning material whenever
you need.
Ideas and experiences are shared
through social media, in digital forms.
Helpful for all
Sharing your experience benefits, too.
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12. Suggestions for Apps and websites*
To be more practical, here are some suggestions for
software, websites, and applications that realized the
previously-mentioned concepts.
First, main areas of learning will be provided. Then a set of
specific apps will be presented in accordance with main
skills of ELL.
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* These suggestions are presented with the kind assistant of Eng. Mohammed Abdulazim, IT support unit,
College of Business Administration – Prince Sattam ibn Abdulaziz University – Saudi Arabia Hotat Bani
Tamim in his Article (learn English Without a teacher, 2014)

13. M O O C
Open courses online.
Include lesson on video, audio, text, and other
formats.
Managed by professors and TAs.
There are forums for discussion, resources for
download, and mechanisms for following up.
Self-learning, flexible, and shareable.
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14. Why to Take a MOOC.
It’s free!
It’s online, so you can learn from
anywhere.
You can earn a certificate.
The course is taught by real professors
from actual universities.
You can drop out anytime.
Again! All is free?
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15. Example of MOOC provider
Coursera: Provides free,
high quality courses
online.
Much material and
resources.
Just register with your
email and set off.
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16. Language immersion websites
Use English to teach
English.
Use video for English
learning
FluentU, use video from
YouTube to improve
language skills
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17. Language software .. Top Ten 2016
Language learning
software can be
downloaded and
installed on computer.
Very effective in
learning second
language, learner
autonomy and
flexibility.
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18. Vocabulary
• A good example
of vocabulary
websites is
Memries.
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19. Memries
Free website for teaching vocabulary.
Based on SRS memorization system.
Many courses for different purposes.
Many methods to assess learners’ progress.
Examples of courses:
350 idioms and slangs, Academic English, English Collocations
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20. Listening
[Pocast] is one of the effective language learning tools that improves
listening skill.
Over the internet there are many podcast providers that enable learners
to adjust their listening according to their interests and levels.
BBC Podcast offers a wide ranges of topics and genres to listen to and
download in MP3 formats.
News, Sport, Lectures. Comedy, are few examples of available genres.
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21. Listening
BBC Podcast
You can subscribe
for regular (push)
of podcasts.
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22. Listening
Another useful
website for
improving listening is
LibriVox which
provide a big number
of audio books to
listen to for free.
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23. Reading
LinQ: offer different
courses of reading suitable
to different levels.
After you register for free
you can choose the
suitable course.
You can listen to the
selected course and follow
along in the text.
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24. Structure
In rewordify website
learners can paste
any text and the site
can simplify it.
You can also select
from different book
to be presented in
simplified version.
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25. Practical ideas to use ICT in learning
Watch movies and YouTube clips without subtitle.
Reset your smartphone language to English.
Send email and short messages in English.
Be a member of a social media group that use English only for
chat.
Listen to English Podcast and radio channels, choose a topic that
you are interested in.
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26. Practical ideas to use ICT in learning
Record your own voice! Then listen to it. This will show how is
your progress. You can modify accordingly.
Learn through social media, chat with people all-over the world.
Follow YouTube channels that are specialized in ELL.
Search for and download different ELL apps for smartphones.
FORGET YOUR PRIDE, ask for correction, learn to laugh at your
errors, DO NOT feel shy
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27. References
Abdelazizm, M. 2014. Learn English without a Teacher.
Ananiadou, S et al.,2015. English Language in the Digital Age. Springer
Areum, M. 2014. Impact of the use of ICT in English Language Pedagogy On Nigerian Development.
Lord, G and Lomicka, L 2015: Beliefs About Web 2.0 Tools in Language Learning: A Global
Perspective
Luo, T, 2013. Web 2.0 for Language Learning: Benefits and Challenges for Educator.
Sanosi, A. 2015. The Impact of Using ICT Tools in English Language Learning
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