How the Business Professional can utilise the Latest Technologies to Learn another Language
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper investigates the benefits of learning another language for the Business professionals. It then explores and presents the use of the latest technologies in learning a language. These technologies include innovative apps on smartphones, liveScribe's smart pens, speech-to-text features of iPhone/iPad and the very latest in wearable computers such as Google Glass. These emerging technology products provide a wonderful opportunity for learning any language in a flexible and portable manner. So, the language learners can, very easily, have instant access to their portable tutor when and where they desire. Recent research in the area of multimedia conducted by the author in Japan and North America has re-confirmed the importance and effectiveness of visual features in teaching and learning materials in general. Based on these findings, the authors have embarked on an investigation to determine the practical and innovative uses of the latest technologies employed in language education. Hence, the Business professionals can benefit from learning some basic understanding of the language of the country they are visiting. Finally, it has been demonstrated that the very latest technologies such as Google Glass can create an ideal environment for language learning.
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Mehryar Nooriafshar, Hiroko Kurakake
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