Designing a web-based English language program for new-coming university students (English for University)

Authors

  • Basim M. Abubaker Faraj University of Benghazi, Libya

Keywords:

teaching listening and taking notes, WIX website builder

Abstract

This article describes a program designed by the author for new-coming university students in the University of Benghazi, Libya. The students are all Libyans, so they all speak Arabic as their mother tongue; also, they have almost the same level of English language proficiency which is nearly intermediate level. The program makes use of freely available tools of WIX website builder, with a plenty of easy and enjoyable devices to be used. The website consists of a number of sections which represent the major language skills. Each section has additional materials and exercises for students to enhance a specific language skill. This paper describes the materials designed for teaching listening and taking notes.

References

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Levy, M., & Stockwell, G. (2006). CALL dimensions: options and issues in computer assisted language learning. Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erbaum Associates.

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Published

2014-01-15

How to Cite

Basim M. Abubaker Faraj, B. M. A. (2014). Designing a web-based English language program for new-coming university students (English for University). AsiaCALL Online Journal, 8(1). Retrieved from https://asiacall.info/acoj/index.php/journal/article/view/141

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2014): Special Issue - Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language-Learning

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Copyright (c) 2014 Basim M. Abubaker Faraj

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