The widespread growth in availability and use of smartphones and tablets has facilitated an unprecedented avalanche of new software applications with language learning and teaching capabilities. However, little has been published in terms of effective design and evaluation of language learning apps. This article reviews current research about the…

A system of translation using the computer to assist but not replace the translator is described. Each of the system's three levels incorporates successively more sophisticated translation aids, all under the translator's control. The third level incorporates a full machine translator. (MSE)

Technological and creative developments hold considerable possibilities for foreign language instruction, but an assessment of educational objectives, the media available, and opportunities for integration of new methods into the curriculum is necessary to make the best use of new technology. (MSE)

Existing and potential applications of the computer to writing instruction are outlined, including choosing and developing a subject, text analysis, simulation, and motivation. Some concerns about computer use in writing instruction are also discussed. (MSE)