Oral Development in English as a Foreign Language

Speaking an additional language is a desired skill in most cultures and contexts. In a globalized world it is seen as a key that opens doors to an infinity of opportunities. Another characteristic of our globalized world is the constant presence of technology. How we communicate with family and friends has changed, how we shop has changed, banks have changed, education has changed. Every academic year technology is more integrated into our teaching practices. Concerning distance learning, technology is the main (or the only!) link between teachers and students. This book investigates how a teacher education program in Brazil dealt with the challenge of teaching oral skills via distance learning to future English teachers.