3 The benefits and limitations of OMT for language learning and teaching
Using OMT for language learning and teaching has both benefits and limitations. In the next activity you will look at some of these, which will help you to start thinking about how you can implement it into either your learning or teaching.
Activity 2
Timing: Allow approximately 10 minutes
Part A
Read the following text. How would you sort these characteristics of OMT into benefits and limitations?
Highlight the benefits in green and the limitations in yellow. In the next part you can add your own ideas, as well.
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We have sorted the characteristics as follows. Do you agree?
| Benefits of OMT for language learners and teachers | Limitations of OMT for language learners and teachers |
|---|---|
| Supports cross-linguistic communication and collaboration | Unreliable |
| Access to authentic materials | Insufficient replacement for active engagement |
| Tool for vocabulary acquisition and grammar comprehension | |
| Pronunciation guide and audio samples | |
| Individualised learning resource | |
| Supports exposure to diverse cultural perspectives |
Part B
Can you think of any more benefits or limitations? Write down your ideas in the box below.
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