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This study was conducted to enhance our understanding of the importance of designing out-of-class language learning (OCLL) environments as one of the indispensable modes of the blended learning environments. Quantitative and qualitative data was obtained from 212 Japanese EFL non-English major undergraduate students. Through a pretest-posttest controlled group design we investigated the effect of a webbased e-portfolio system developed for the OCLL context, which in this case specifically aimed to improve the learners’ reading proficiency. The comparison of TOEFL ITP pretest and post-test scores indicated the significant difference between the performance of the experimental group and the comparison group learners. Two focus group interviews during the term and end of the term semi-structured interviews with the experimental group learners examined the effectiveness of the web-based e-portfolio system as a means for OCLL. The findings and implications are discussed.

On The Importance of Out-Of-Class Language Learning Environments: A Case of a Web-Based E-Portfolio System Enhancing Reading Proficiency