Interactive computer aided learning in teaching English as a Second Language to adult learners

This paper presents the results of a study conducted on integrating interactive computer aided learning into teaching English as a Second Language to adult learners in Sri Lanka. Two sample groups of similar language competency levels preparing for an international examination were selected to assess the effectiveness of computer aided language learning in enhancing language skill, While the duration of the course and material supplied were similar, one group relied entirely on course material and face-to-face teaching, whereas the second group was additionally introduced to computer aided language learning activities. At the end of the course the students of the second group showed remarkable improvement in their language skills securing high band scores at the examination.