Emma HeinlenTechnological Tools for Assisting Students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) and for each Too, Noting Strategies for Teaching ELLs.

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A computer can increase the use of verbal speaking to learn another language. Computer books are interactive stores that are on a computer screen and often have real voices that read aloud and different effects. A study showed that the verbal interaction can be facilitated by computers. Vocabulary development can be influenced by including pictures and definition and often the ability to recall the vocabulary is more long-term. Also programs can be used to create memory books that allow students to be creative and use sounds and video to create a project with which they can show their parents. Students also could use e-mail to send emails to other students or teacher in another language and use an internet dictionary to help create a response. There are many different types of tools found on the internet or that can be bought, such as different software, which assist students learning another language.