Write an essay of 1300–1500 words, answering the following question: Online communication requires new skills of users but also offers some affordances which were not previously available. With this in mind, do you feel that online communication and the use of digital literacy practices is a drawback or an advantage to language learners? you will need to select those ideas and examples that best support your line of argument. Give your essay a clear structure with an introduction, a central part and a conclusion. In the central part, you should explain the main issues and weigh up the arguments, leading to your conclusion. Make sure you answer the essay question clearly in your conclusion.
