The Role of Word Processor and Internet in overcoming Second year EFL Learners’ Difficulties in Learning Writing at Chadli Bendjedid University EL-Tarf.
دور معالج النصوص والإنترنت في التغلب على صعوبات متعلمي اللغة الإنـﮕليزية كلغة أجنبية في السنة الثانية في تعلم الكتابة بجامعة الشاذلي بن جديد بالطارف
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https://doi.org/10.33705/1111-017-002-013Keywords:
EFL Learners, ICTs, Internet, Word processor, Writing skillAbstract
This research aims at exploring the role of word processor and internet use in overcoming EFL learners’ difficulties in learning foreign language writing. The study was conducted at the department of English, Chadli Bendjedid University El-Tarf during the first semester of the academic year 2023-2024. The questionnaire was administered to 45 students enrolled in second year of English to elucidate their opinions about the effectiveness of aforementioned ICTs in promoting their writing. The findings showed significant effect and demonstrated students’ positive attitude towards using ICTs to improve their writing skill.
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