Using the Internet in Elementary College German
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v18i3.563-588Keywords:
Internet, Computer-Mediated Communication, Task-Based Approach, GermanAbstract
This article explores the opportunities offered by the Internet for technology-based instruction in the beginning language classroom. We discuss CALL as it is relevant to our purpose and then introduce the main aspects of a task-based approach. Finally, we present our sample exercises which are based on a combination of these two aspects of teaching and learning.
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