The passage, which I have read, tells about the software programs that are used to communicate on internet in order to practice our second language. In the article, these software programs are compared and contrasted with each other.
Firstly, AOL instant messenger is considered by explaining that this software is the first instant messaging program and was very widely used. However, it has some deficiencies: It hasn’t the advantage of video capability, has limited audio capabilities. Secondly, in the article, yahoo messenger for windows is regarded. It has instant message, chat room and conference capabilities. It also supports audio and video communication which enable people communicate more easily. In other words, it is more capable than AOL instant messenger. Thirdly, it tells about msn messenger, which is very widely used in communication and for second language practice. It has lots of qualities as instant messaging, conference, audio, video and text chat. It has two versions as windows and msn messenger. Almost in all languages, there are chat rooms and everybody can practice their second language via these chat rooms. And finally, the article tells about PalTalk and iVisit which are very capable software in terms of communication and second language practicing. They have audio chat, video, audio-video recording, playback and access control, but they are not user directed.
To conclude, there are a lot of software programs that makes it easy to practice a second language via the internet. However, they may have some disadvantages such as manipulated by some ill-mannered users. In fact, if people make use of these programs in a beneficial way, they will be very useful in second language learning.
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