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5 BCE
Oral communication
Bates, T. (2019) begins his explanation by demonstrating that oral teaching was one of the earliest forms of formal education. Without using any means of an object to communicate, these early people had to teach their younglings by talking to them. -
Period: 1401 to 1500
Written communication
Printing was invented. A new era of education began with the help of the easy use of written information. -
Broad Casting and Video
In Britain, broadcasting and educating with audio recordings began. People were able to get information and familiarise themselves with a different language using radio, cassettes and black and white televisions. -
Testing methods
According to McLelland, N. (2018), The first reading comprehension test appeared in the 1940s as a substitute for or an alternative to translation into English. -
Computer based learning
Skinner invented the machine that helps learners understand the concept better. Alluring with its different ways of communication tools like basic games or message systems, This thing called the computer created the bare bones of the modern language education system -
Computer networking
In modern times technology has captured everyone's attention. Internet apps like; Duolingo, and Drops or web pages like Kahoot, and FluentU has the potential to reach thousands of users with their English lessons. -
Modern times
Artificial Intelligence entered our lives. As Pun, M. (2014) indicated, Traditional classroom instruction is unpopular and ineffective for teaching English. New methods are preferable compared to the old ones. Educative Youtube videos, Instagram blogs and messaging from country-to-country apps; social media is a helpful everyday tool. -
References
Pun, M. (2014). The Use of Multimedia Technology in English Language Teaching: A Global Perspective. Crossing the Border: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.3126/ctbijis.v1i1.10466.
Bates, T. (2019). Teaching in a digital age: Guidelines for designing and learning.
McLelland, N. (2018, January). The history of language learning and teaching in Britain. The Language Learning Journal, 46(1), 6–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2017.1382052