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“CMC in English classrooms: Beyond the language learning” Studies in English Language & Literature. 37.2 (2011): 319-46. The purpose of this study is to explore the learning opportunities that computer-mediated communication (CMC) provides for ESL students in terms of other areas of learning such as affective domains besides language learning itself. Twelve ESL students participated in a CMC activity with twelve pre-service teachers who were individual discussion partners. The qualitative method was used for deep understanding of the research inquiries. Data include electronic discussion, detailed teacher observation and student survey. Data show that most students perceived the learning experience in the CMC environment positively. The findings imply that CMC use in English classrooms can provide several benefits to ESL students beyond English language learning. This study is a call for language teachers and researchers to be more concerned about other components related to language learning in CALL classrooms. (Hannam University)