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| Title: | Lingco. |
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| Authors: | Dharmala, Bayu1 (AUTHOR) bayudharmala@arizona.edu |
| Source: | CALICO Journal. 2026, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p162-169. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Asynchronous learning, *Computer assisted language instruction, *Digital learning, *Language ability, *Conversation method (Language teaching), *Second language acquisition, *Foreign language education, Voice recognition software |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on Lingco, a web-based language learning platform founded in 2018 that offers adaptive and personalized vocabulary practice across 16 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, and American Sign Language. Lingco supports asynchronous learning with a variety of activities targeting vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and reading, and features technological tools such as voice recognition, auto-grading, and integration with external resources like YouTube and Quizlet. While the platform is accessible on multiple operating systems via browsers and suitable for beginner to advanced learners, it lacks a mobile app and synchronous interaction, which may limit real-time communicative practice. Lingco’s pedagogical approach combines audiolingual method drills with communicative language teaching elements, making it suitable for instructors seeking a blend of form-focused and interactive activities, though vocabulary learning is primarily decontextualized. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on Lingco, a web-based language learning platform founded in 2018 that offers adaptive and personalized vocabulary practice across 16 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, and American Sign Language. Lingco supports asynchronous learning with a variety of activities targeting vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and reading, and features technological tools such as voice recognition, auto-grading, and integration with external resources like YouTube and Quizlet. While the platform is accessible on multiple operating systems via browsers and suitable for beginner to advanced learners, it lacks a mobile app and synchronous interaction, which may limit real-time communicative practice. Lingco’s pedagogical approach combines audiolingual method drills with communicative language teaching elements, making it suitable for instructors seeking a blend of form-focused and interactive activities, though vocabulary learning is primarily decontextualized. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 07427778 |
| DOI: | 10.3138/calico-2024-0003 |
