Today, the way people communicate in business, culture, and education has changed. This change has made online language learning more important than ever.
In recent years, many in-person classes and educational books with different teaching methods have appeared. Various apps have also entered the market to teach different language skills. A new type of learning has also emerged: online language teaching. At first, online classes were not very successful because of the lack of necessary infrastructure. The technology used was not well-suited for Iran’s internet and communication systems. High-speed internet was not available everywhere, and apps like WhatsApp and IMO were not designed for structured learning, which requires features like a whiteboard, audio and video sharing, and file exchange.
As online classes developed, some teachers started offering private online lessons and worked hard to improve their digital teaching skills. Today, these problems have been mostly solved, and online classes are more advanced than before. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of online English language learning.
Benefit 1: No Need for Physical Travel
Traveling to class can be difficult and costly, especially in some cities. The cost is not just financial; we also spend time and energy trying to get to class through traffic and pollution. An online class can save a student about an hour of travel time each session.
Benefit 2: Lower Costs
Teachers also save time by not traveling, which can lower the cost of classes. While the price of private and semi-private classes is increasing, the cost of online classes is rising more slowly.
Benefit 3: Helping the Environment
Reducing in-city travel by taking online classes helps keep our planet healthy. Digital books and podcasts are also part of this positive change in education.
Benefit 4: Free Resources
A good website often offers free or low-cost resources for its users. Recorded classes can also be available for free or at a low cost for those who missed a session.
Benefit 5: Confidence in Choosing a Teacher
In online classes, students can often request a trial session. This session can be private or with other students. A free session can show how the teacher teaches, the class plan, and other students’ satisfaction. Sometimes, a student may realize after the first session that the class is not right for them and choose not to continue.
Online classes and video lessons save us time, are cost-effective, and are environmentally friendly with much less pollution than in-person classes.
