Overview

CALL and language learning have become complex and are accelerated with the arrival of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools. Bringing together experienced researchers and teacher educators from a range of contexts, this book addresses critical aspects of CALL and explores its evolution and intersection with emerging technologies. Whether a novice teacher, postgraduate student, researcher or teacher educator, this book provides inspiration and sound pedagogical examples on CALL integration. The book traces the history of CALL from its earliest behavioural iterations through to contemporary GenAI applications and covers technologies such as MOOCs, Augmented Realities and Digital Games Based Language Learning. Challenges such as technological access, pedagogical design maturity, and teacher training are critically addressed, alongside emerging intersections with GenAI. The intersection of language learning, (inter)cultural competence, and technology, and teacher education and CALL evaluation are also examined. Drawing on the concept of Festina lente, from the Latin meaning ""make haste slowly"", this book advocates for the idea of balancing speed with caution, highlighting that the fastest route to success often involves thoughtful action.

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Author:   Liam Murray (Senior Lecturer, University of Limerick) ,  Marta Giralt (Lecturer in Spanish and Applied Linguistics, University of Limerick, Ireland) ,  Silvia Benini (Senior Researcher, University of Limerick, Ireland)
Publisher:   Edinburgh University Press
Imprint:   Edinburgh University Press
ISBN:  

9781474483339

ISBN 10:   147448333
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   31 May 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables List of Images Notes on Contributors Introduction, Rationale & Chapter Summaries Section I. Transitioning from Traditional CALL to GenAI 1. TESOL & CALL Technologies Silvia Benini & Marta Giralt 2. Critical Digital Literacies in TESOL Silvia Benini, Liam Murray & Maria Palomares 3. Engaging Critically with GenAI Liam Murray & María Palomares Section II. CALL and Emerging Technologies 4. MOOCs, Virtual & Augmented Realities & VLEs: Theories and Ecologies Silvia Benini & Marta Fortes 5. Digital Games-Based Language Learning Laura Linares Section III. Cultural CALL 6. TESOL, Cultures and Technologies Marta Giralt & Souad Bailich 7. Digital Citizenship and TESOL Marta Giralt & Silvia Benini Section IV. CALL and Teacher Education 8. Teacher Education in TESOL and Technology Jane Seely 9. Corpora and Teacher Education Elaine Riordan 10. CALL Evaluation in TESOL and Learning Beyond the Classroom Martin Mullen

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Liam Murray is Senior Lecturer in Language and Technologies in the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Marta Giralt is Lecturer in Spanish and Applied Linguistics at University of Limerick, Ireland Silvia Benini is Educational Developer in the Academic Integrity Unit at the University of Limerick. She focuses on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of learning and teaching practices that uphold academic standards. She has worked as lecturer in Education and Technology, Modern Languages, Digital Citizenship and she has been involved as senior researcher and educational developer in various national and international Erasmus+ projects. She has published on ICT and Language Learning. Areas of research interest include Academic Integrity, AI, CALL, Digital Literacies, Game-Based Learning, Intercultural Communication, Language Policy and Planning.

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