The effect of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) on Developing Vocabularies of Iranian EFL Learners

Words are considered as the main parts of language since the lack of them will certainly place boundaries in the way of learners to learning other aspects of language. Thus, developing vocabularies in a productive way has become major concerns for students as well as language teachers, researchers and practitioners. In the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), numerous efforts have been made to facilitate and enhance the complex process of L2 vocabulary learning. In recent years, computer technology has made ways on foreign language learning and educational programs have become available to facilitate the vocabulary learning process. The present research investigates the effects of CALL on expanding vocabulary learning. It discusses the use of the computer for lexical skill development in relating CALL to vocabulary acquisition through an experimental method and searching for effective ways to use CALL in vocabulary instruction. The results show that CALL program has a better influence on developing students' lexical repertoire than ordinary method of learning vocabulary in isolation through desktop dictionary and it also has a better impact on contextualized vocabulary learning

کلیدواژه ها:

computer dictionary ، desktop dictionary ، improving lexical knowledge