Shenggao Wang|Camilla Vásquez
Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning: What Does t he Research Tell Us?
article reviews research use web 20 technologies second language learning purpose explore current state research topic investigate theoretical perspectives framing current research identify benefits using web 20 technologies second language learning discuss limitations existing research review research found blogs wikis studied web 20 tools others social networking applications virtual worlds less frequently explored nbspin addition commonly investigated languages english secondforeign language eslefl spanish german french considerably less research conducted applying web 20 technologies less commonly taught languages arabic chinese russian additionally language learning environments afforded web 20 technologies greatly broadened scope topics explored computerassisted language learning callnbsp earlier research tended concentrate traditional four language skills recent topics learners identities online collaboration learning communities nbspalthough studies surveyed actually examined students progress learning outcomes associated tools frequently reported benefit associated web 20 technologies favorable language learning environments help foster finally review found much research web 20 technology language learning clearly grounded theory number studies suffer set common methodological limitations