role of computer word processors in learning spelling and grammar among efl learners

The present research aims at examining the impact of using word processor grammar/spelling checker on elementary learners' dictation, spelling, and grammar in iranian context. the oxford quick placement test (oqpt) was administered to learners in order to uncover the level of english language proficiency before conducting the study. the test determined 50 elementary students as elementary learners who were randomly assigned to two experimental groups of spelling and grammar classes. they were pretested. after that, the participants of both experimental groups received the treatment; they were taught through computer word processor. in the spelling group, 10 laptops were available for teaching spelling through using computer microsoft word processor. some words and sentences were read by the researcher and the students were asked to type them through computer word processor in the computer finding of t-tests showed that groups had better scores of the post-test compared to their pre-test. the difference between both groups was not significant; however, there was a slight surge in the learners' spelling comparing to their pretest. finally, implications both learners' spelling and grammar abilities can be enhanced via computer software of spelling/grammar checker.