The Role of Digital Tools in Language Learning and Acquisition
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https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.v12.i2.1501Keywords:
Digital tools, language learning, language acquisition, online platforms, artificialAbstract
There are now more effective and engaging ways for students to study a language than ever before because to the widespread adoption of digital tools in the field. the function of software driven by artificial intelligence, internet platforms, language learning apps, and the like in facilitating better language acquisition. what ways these resources help students become better writers, listeners, and speakers. the flexibility of these resources to meet the demands of a wide range of students, including those with varying degrees of education and experience. In addition, the study emphasizes how digital platforms may make language learning more accessible, especially in underserved and far-flung locations, and how effective they are at creating interactive, self-paced learning spaces. The methodology makes use of a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative data on language test scores and usage patterns with qualitative observations from instructors and learners. The results imply that digital technologies promote motivation and engagement among learners in addition to facilitating language acquisition through the provision of immersive and interactive experiences. the ramifications for teachers, stressing how digital resources may augment conventional pedagogical approaches and provide students with individualized lessons that meet the demands of today's students.
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