Differences Between ESL And FLL

Basically, we are aware that there are two forms of language learning. The first type is second language learning and next is foreign language learning (FLL). Learners from English language speaking environment are categorized as English language learners (ELL) and theylearn English as a second language. In contrast, foreign language learning is when the language studied by the learners is not spoken in the native country of the learners.
There are key differences which are relevant to teaching and technology integrated strategies between ESL and FLL.The major differences are the availability of the language input in the environment and the opportunities for using it in meaningful situations. Unlike the FLL learners, ESL learners have more opportunities for learning English which is a lingua franca as it is being spoken by majority of people around the world. Besides, there is a need to learn the language as it is being used frequently for day-to-day tasks especially in the area of employment and for educational purposes. On the other hand, FLL learners are likely to have less opportunity to practice the foreign language. Therefore, most of the time teachers are trying to find space and chances to enable their learners …show more content…
Virtual field trips provide opportunities for students to go places that would be impossible for them (Castleberry & Evers, 2010). Further, VFTs enable learners to make connections between the wide-ranging environments they can explore virtually and them. It also offers authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences to learners. The virtual trip should be followed with activities that boost students to use their experiences to practice their oral and written language. Table 2 listed ten 10 virtual field trips based on their relevancy, depth and quality of resources, and potential for student’s