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Education, Online
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The term ‘online learning’ refers to computer-based learning methods which exploit the interactive features of the Internet. Online language learning can enhance the perception of language as primarily a means of communication. Any analysis or evaluation of the content and methods of online learning must be conducted with this basic premise in mind.

Online learning of Hebrew is used both by native speakers (L1-learners) and by those learning Hebrew as a second or foreign language (L2-learners).

Studies have shown that learning a second or foreign language online has adv…

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Charlap, Luba R., “Education, Online”, in: Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics, Edited by: Geoffrey Khan. Consulted online on 28 November 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2212-4241_ehll_EHLL_COM_00000172>
First published online: 2013
First print edition: 9789004176423



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