A Critical Study On English Language Teaching In Virtual Learning Environment

Document Type : Primary Research paper

Authors

1 Research Scholar in ELT, Department of English, KoneruLakshmaih Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, A.P., India and Lecturer, Department of Languages, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and Commerce, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad, Telangana – 500 094

2 Asso. Professor, Dept of English, KoneruLakshmaih Education Foundation(Deemed to be University), Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, A.P., India.

Abstract

Technology has occupied vital role in making teaching and learning effectively in 21st Century. It has brought multiple series of innovations in educational experiences. Digital natives want to learn the language whereever they can and whenever they want. In order to adapt the changing scenario, facilitators are also building digital literacy skills to nurture their own competencies. Immersion of Virtual Language Environment (VLE) can be considered as one of the best effective tools in English Language Teaching and Learning. Especially, to inculcate as well as strengthen the opportunities to achieve the objectives of language learning. The aim of this paper is to explain few significant VLE allied tools; their advantages and disadvantages in teaching and learning English language.

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