THE USE OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN EFL CLASSROOM: Advantages and applications.

1. The use of computer in EFL classrooms.

1.1. The use of computer technology into foreign language teaching learning and assessment started during 1950.

1.2. Today computer technology enjoys a noticeable presence in second and foreign language teaching and learning processes.

2. The use of computer technology for teaching & learning foreing language skill.

2.1. Computer technology and listening comprehension skill.

2.1.1. It is the most important important tool for enhancing EFL students listening skill.

2.2. Computer technology and speaking skill.

2.2.1. Computer gives students the opportunity to enhance language learning by bringing in the real world.

2.3. Computer technology and reading comprehension skill.

2.3.1. Internet provides authentic reading materials.

2.4. Computer technology and writing skill.

2.4.1. 88% of the students indicated that they had improved their writing skills using word processing.

2.5. Computer technology assessment and testing.

2.5.1. The use of computers to asses and test EFL learners, ensures correct assessment of their language ability.

2.6. Computer technology and learner autonomy.

2.6.1. Computers are recognized as attractive learning tools that provide to the students to become autonomous learners.

2.7. Computer technology and learner motivation.

2.7.1. Many EFL luminaries and pedagogues agree that computer technology provides situations that motivate learners to learn.

3. The use of computer technology makes language learning learner centered.

4. It provides multi sensory learning environment.

5. Implications for EFL teachers and learners.

5.1. It is considered intensive and time consuming activity according to Bialystock and hakuta (1994).

6. The use of technology make EFL learner easy and interesting.

7. Provides language learner to assess and test and test themselves and get feedback.