Link to the Internet. Source of authentic, timely, relevant text in the target language. Opportunities for real communication with native speakers of the target language. Change in relationship between teachers and students. Second language acquisition research .
Computers can keep track of what language learners do and provide useful insights into the process.
Students need computer skills to survive in the job market. Research issues and practice. TOP The Bright Side 1. More people now have access to computers and to the Internet. CALL is now more widespread.