From Established Beliefs and Traditions to Innovation and Technology in Language Learning

Abstract

The present article approaches the concept of language learning from a teacher’s perspective, but also from the standpoint of a language learner. A thorough analysis of recent language research has shown that competence, accuracy, and fluency can be achieved if students understand the complexity of the learning process, and build their knowledge using traditional and/or innovative methodologies brought about by the 21^st advancement in science and technology. A quick overview of historical data makes research a rich source of information and delivers good news about new ways of language learning strategies that are made available by the computerized world of today. Motivation, creativity, and curiosity are valuable components of the current approach, to which we might add humor and music. The practical examples and the opinions presented here are corroborated by solid language research and minute study of this relatively new and unexplored realm of linguistics.