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Liu,* K. Abe, M. W. Cao, S. Liu, D. U. Ok, J. Park,  \nC. Parrish and V. G. Sardegna  \nAbstract  \nAlthough educators are excited about the potential of social network sites for language learning (SNSLL), there is a lack of understanding of how SNSLL can be used to facilitate teaching and learning for English as Second language (ESL) instructors and students. The purpose of this study was to examine the affordances of four selected SNSLL (LingQ, Lang-8, italki, and Polyglotclub) through site design and user experience from two perspectives: using the sites as a language teacher through site analyses; and using the sites as a language learner through usability testing. The findings showed that these sites have the potential to facilitate language learning. The learning tasks created using the social networking features of these sites are to provide examples of how to use these SNSLL as teaching tools under a socio-constructivist learning framework. In addition, the results of the usability testing highlighted the importance of considering the website’s information, interface, and interaction designs. SNSLL should be as easy to use and as intuitive to navigate as possible. We hope the findings will provide valuable insights regarding how SNSLL can be used as teaching and learning tools, and how they should be designed to facilitate pedagogical goals.  \nKeywords: language learning; second language acquisition; site analysis;  \nsocial networking; usability testing; Web 2.0 technology  \nAffiliation  \nThe University of Texas at Austin.  \n[Second through eighth authors are listed in an alphabetical order] [email: mliu@austin.utexas.edu](email: mliu@austin.utexas.edu) (corresponding author)  \ncalico vol 32.1 2015 113–152 ©2014, equinox publishing  \ndoi : 10. 1558/calico.v32i1 .25963  \n114 An analysis of social network websites  \nIntroduction  \nWeb 2.0 affords numerous advantages for second language acquisition (SLA), especially in terms of fostering increased learner autonomy and promoting interaction and collaboration. As a Web 2.0 application, social network sites for language learning (SNSLL) hold potential for SLA. Unlike generic social network sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, SNSLL are language learning sites that have social networking characteristics. Although educators are excited about their affordances, there is a lack of understanding of how SNSLL can be used to facilitate teaching and learning for English as Second language (ESL) instructors and students (Clark and Gruba, 2010; Liu et al., 2013; Zourou, 2012) . Although there is research looking into how generic social network sites can be used in SLA classrooms (Arnold and Paulus, 2010; Blattner and Fiori, 2011; Mills, 2011; Prichard, 2013), much research is needed to inform ESL instructors how to take advantage of SNSLL in their teaching practice (Brick, 2011, 2012; Clark and Gruba, 2010; Lomicka and Lord, 2009; OrsiniJones et al., 2013) . The purpose of this study, therefore, was to conduct a detailed analysis of four selected SNSLL from the perspectives of ESL teachers and learners. We hope the findings will provide valuable insights regarding how SNSLL can be used as teaching and learning tools, and how they should be designed to facilitate pedagogical goals.  \nTheoretical framework  \nTo understand pedagogical values and affordances of SNSLL, this study examined four selected SNSLL from instructors’ perspectives by performing detailed site analyses and from learners’ perspectives by conducting usability testing. This research is informed by the literature in three areas as presented below: Socio-constructivist approaches to language learning, Web 2.0-based social networking technology, and usability testing.  \nSocio-constructivist approaches to language learning  \nSocial constructivists view ","cbCaik2dTeybLko3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik2dTeybLko3","pdf",2085048,"English","# Introduction\n# Theoretical framework\n## Socio-constructivist approaches to language learning\n## Web 2.0 and social networking for language learning","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the study on SNSLL?\",\"answer\":\"To examine the affordances of four selected social network sites for language learning for both ESL teachers (via site analyses) and learners (via usability testing), and to derive implications for teaching and learning.\"},{\"question\":\"Which four SNSLL platforms are analyzed in the research?\",\"answer\":\"LingQ, Lang-8, italki, and Polyglotclub.\"},{\"question\":\"What design elements does the usability testing highlight as important?\",\"answer\":\"The study emphasizes considering website information, interface, and interaction design so SNSLL are easy to use and intuitive to navigate.\"}]","An analysis of social network websites for language learning: Implications for teaching and learning English as a Second Language | PDF",1792081591,101]