Information technology (IT) has become an important part of modern life, as well as in education. As early as in 1998, the Hong Kong government has launched a strategy entitled "Information Technology for Learning in a New Era" in primary and secondary schools. From 1998 to June 2003, the government had already spent $2.08 billion for implementing IT in education, e.g. install computer laboratory and multimedia learning center (MMLC) in schools. With these advanced equipments, many different subjects have employed the use of multimedia technology. English language, being one of the key learning areas mentioned by the Education and Manpower Bureau, is no exception. Most schools offer at least one period of English lesson each week/cycle which is conducted in MMLC. In addition, from my observation during teaching practice, many English teachers have devoted a huge amount of time preparing multimedia teaching materials, e.g. PowerPoint slides. As an enormous...