Whatsapp Enabled English Language Teaching- Improving Speaking Skill through Language Tasks

Abstract

Technology is a boon in learning a language especially English as a second language.
Learning English is a difficult task for most second language learners (SLL). Introducing
language tasks in the classroom help learners to develop competitive skill, collaborative
learning, coordination, interactive skill, exploration and goal setting. In today’s world
technology is synonymous with autonomous, collaborative and flexible learning. Technology-
based tasks bring color on multiple platforms to narrate, listen and understand
the language usage in various playful ways as well as generate ideas and discussion for
reflective thinking and writing. This paper explores the use of language tasks through
whatsapp that are helpful for learners to develop their speaking skill and shares a few
websites and applications for teachers of English to use for teaching purposes.