Advisor

• Dr. Min Liu

Degree

• Masters

Abstract

This report presents the results of an online survey and a usability test performed on three current language learning websites that use Web 2.0 technology. The online survey was conducted to gain an understanding of how users of a language learning website use the site for learning and social purposes. The usability test was conducted to gain an understanding of how potential users would interact with three language learning websites. The goals of this report were (1) to understand how current users of one foreign language learning website used the site for learning and social purposes and (2) to determine the pedagogical and technical usability of the language learning website, as well as two other similar websites. It is hoped that the results of this exploratory study would provide insight into how the goals and designs of these websites incorporating Web 2.0 tools fit with the goals and needs of current and potential language learners.