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Basically, CMC or Computer Mediated Communication and ESL is any form of communication  or interaction between or more people via separate computer through network connection. CMC started in the late 1980s and 1990s with the introduction of Communicative CALL. It became widespread with the use of email and forums. During 1990s, internet chat rooms were allowed for direct communications. It is often implemented for long-distance teaching/learning.

There are two types of CMC; synchronous CMC and asynchronous CMC. Synchronous CMC is a communication between participants that is synchronised. Messages can be exchanged and replied to immediately. It also allows direct communication such as internet chat rooms and video/audio conferencing.

Asynchronous CMC is a communication that is not synchronised. The messages are not exchanged replied to immediately. Examples of asynchronous CMC are emails, internet forums and blogs.

In the late 2000s, CMC was used for distance learning. It used synchronous communications which allow teachers and students to interact without being at the same location. 

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