using chat in the classroom-whether text or voice chat-can be hugely motivating to learners. by using with learners, the teacher is bringing current technology into the language learning process,creating variety by using a 'new' tool and also opening up the possibility of contacting and communicating with classes in other parts of the world. there are increasing numbers of teachers in all levels of education using chat to connect learners at a distance, from primary student to adults. we saw real example of this at the face teaching