摘要：AbstractThis study examines the perceptions of Turkish nonnative speakers of English (NNSsT) concerning asynchronous mode of communication. Turkish nonnative speakers of English, native speakers of English (NSs) and nonnative speakers of English in different countries (NNSsO) exchanged online e-mail messages in English on preset topics between February 2008 and May 2008. NNSsTregard the use of e-mail as a learning tool for acquiring cultural information and facilitating foreign language learning. This experience helped them understand the conventions of the target culture and language. They stated that other CMC tools need to be used in foreign language classrooms in the future.
关键词：Computer-mediated communication;asynchronous and synchronous communication;CMC tools;intercultural communication
