ICT and new methodologies in language learning

Focusing on the case of French, this paper analyses the situation of language learning software currently available. Despite the technological development, ICT resources do not contribute enough to implement effective language learning methodologies. Drill-and-practice exercises favouring the acquisition of grammatical and lexical structures are still very diffused, even though their impact on learning is limited. The analysis however shows that some more stimulating activities start being proposed, which suggests a positive evolution of the field in the near future.