Seyyedeh Susan Marandi - Professor of Applied Linguistics, Alzahra University, Iran.

For decades, language educators have sought innovative methods to improve language learning experiences, and the advent of technology has provided a revolutionary platform to accomplish this objective. Professor Marandi's pioneering work in CALL, particularly in Iran, exemplifies the power of combining cutting-edge technology with language pedagogy to produce effective and engaging learning environments. Professor Marandi shares her remarkable insights, challenges, and accomplishments throughout this interview. She provides a rare glimpse into the early days of establishing CALL in Iran and its impact on language learners and educators. Her contributions to the CALL literature have helped shape the discipline and advance language education in the Iranian context.

Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Interview, Evolution of Technology, Iran, Impact of CALL