WEB-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING- THE HIGHLIGHTS AND CHALLENGES

This article explores the highlights and challenges of Internet-based Language Learning (IBLL). Recently, Internet-based Language Learning has become a topic relevant to the tech-savvy generation of learners. The internet has become so widespread in educational institutions and homes and its uses have expanded so dramatically that a majority of English learners have started using the internet for language learning. There are some awesome language learning apps. All information is just a click away. This sounds so fantastic but behind this luring fantasy lays some challenges lurking. This article provides a brief overview of how internet resources can be used for English language learning and focuses on the pros and cons of resorting to web based language learning.