CALL LEARNER TRAINING: FROM THEORY AND RESEARCH TO INFORMED PRACTICE

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Due to the diversity of language learning technologies and the complexity of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments, it has been long argued that language teachers should not let their students work with technological tools or engage in learning environments incorporating new technology unprepared. It has also been suggested that CALL learner training should be provided for learners’ effective use of technology and for teachers’ successful implementation of CALL in a specific language learning environment. Accordingly, CALL learner training in several essential areas, serving not only to prepare learners but also teachers, should be provided. CALL studies have discussed theoretical framework in CALL learner training, the implementation of this training, its results, and its pedagogical benefits. This paper thus aims to transfer the knowledge from a review of theories and research studies into teaching practice. This is to support the value of learner training for CALL and the need for providing it, especially when the language classroom involves the use of technology to assist language learning process. The paper concludes with implications for second/foreign language (L2) education and CALL research, practice, and development.