The Importance and Use of New Technologies in Acquiring Foreign Languages
The Importance and Use of New Technologies in Acquiring Foreign Languages

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the way in which new means and methods as well as applied technology can be used in the study of intercultural communication. Because all successful communication presumes perspective-taking skills and reciprocal understanding among the participants, we study whether the students are able to reach in reciprocal interaction and thus create educationally relevant high-level discussion with the use of new tools. The theme has its foundation in socio-constructivist learning theories, one of the most important principles of which is the idea of apprenticeship in thinking and creating links. The paper aims to show the facilities and difficultuies encountered in the process of acquiring a foreign language, be it a first or second foreign language on basis of socio-cultural elements combined with the use of new technological means available.

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