So far, I thought that the language used in chat should be one language-L2.
However, during the last class, I got an idea that you can use your own language (L1) when communicating to the people of other languages, or even you can choose between L1 and L2.
Only you need is the partners or groups who are interested and capable in counterpart languages such as English speakers who are interested in learning Korean and Korean native speakers who are interested in learning English.
They could exchange e-mails, they could post things on the blog or discussion session in their own L1. Reception happens in their L2 languages which can be a lot of authentic input and the production happens in L1 which causes less anxiety.
If you use particular web sites such as a blog or official site for the discussion or free talking, many people can join the conversation and exchange their languages. Even more than three languages can be used.
The more you know about the technology, the easier it becomes.
I like that I can get stimulated with several ideas of using technologies in my own teaching in the future.
Great! I'm happy to hear it. I think we are so concerned about 'input' that we forget that being bi- or multi-lingual will often mean using multiple languages at the same time, and we are teaching people how to be bilingual, not monolingual.
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