Using virtual learning environments and computer-mediated communication to enhance the lexical competence of pre-service English teachers: A quantitative and qualitative study

Computer Assisted Language Learning

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 129-150

  Pérez Cañado, Maria Luisa ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF JAÉN   (Spain)

Author keywords

Computer mediated communication; English language teaching; European Higher Education Area; Lexical competence; Pre test post test control group design; Telecollaboration; Virtual learning environments

Indexed keywords

EID: 77949329536     PISSN: 09588221     EISSN: 17443210     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09588221003666222     Document Type: Article

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