Videoconferencing

I think that Meebo could be especially beneficial to foreign language instruction. One thing about Meebo that I like most is that the program allows us to have videoconferencing with native speaker. Thus Meebo not only provides an opportunity for authentic audience, but foreign language learners could be exposed to authentic input when engaging in conversations with native speakers. Meebo provides opportunities for negotiation of meaning, practicing pronunciation, exchanging of cultural information, and identifying gaps in the language through output activities.