Software reading instruction in English as a Second Language

In this review, authors evaluate two software programs used for a particular purpose (mainly ESL reading and vocabulary building). Evaluation considers the degree to which the two programs meet specific learner needs as well as specific curricular goals and objectives. Other typical considerations, which may assume greater importance when evaluating any software, are the programs' operation, content, format, clarity, interactivity, and the degree of feedback it provides to users. When all of that information are combined, authors make a conclusion about each of the two software's value and their applications in ESL learning situations. This paper is important for ESL practitioners who want to integrate CALL programs designed for enhancing the reading and vocabulary building skills into their curriculum