Emerging Technologies and Pedagogical Innovations in Foreign Language Teaching
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.69760/egjlle.2601005Keywords:
foreign language teaching, emerging technologies, AI in education, digital pedagogy, comparative review, blended learningAbstract
The integration of emerging technologies into foreign language teaching (FLT) has generated substantial pedagogical transformation, yet scholarly debate continues regarding their effectiveness, sustainability, and theoretical coherence. This analytical and comparative review examines the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), gamification, and learning analytics with contemporary pedagogical innovations such as blended learning, flipped classrooms, and task-based language teaching (TBLT). Rather than treating technology as inherently transformative, this study critically compares different technological applications in relation to established language learning theories—constructivism, socio-cultural theory, and connectivism. The review synthesizes empirical and conceptual research to evaluate the pedagogical affordances, limitations, and ethical implications of digital tools in FLT. Findings indicate that while AI-driven personalization and immersive environments enhance learner autonomy and engagement, their impact on communicative competence depends heavily on instructional design and teacher mediation. The article argues that sustainable innovation requires a pedagogy-first approach, critical digital literacy, and institutional alignment.
References
Alisoy, H. (2023). Digital dynamics: Transforming classrooms with ICT. Znanstvena Misel Journal, 34, 3–52.
Alisoy, H. (2025). The impact of AI-powered personalized learning on ESL student outcomes. Euro-Global Journal of Linguistics and Language Education, 2(2), 89–98.
Alisoy, H., & Sadiqzade, Z. (2024). Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL): Revolutionizing language education. Luminis Applied Science and Engineering, 1(1), 60–72.
Babazade, Y. (2024). The impact of digital tools on vocabulary development in second language learning. Journal of Azerbaijan Language and Education Studies, 1(1), 35–41.
Babayev, J. (2022). Characteristics of online learning. Polish Journal of Science, 50, 67–68.
Babayev, J. (2023, June). Digitalization in education after the pandemic. In Proceedings of the International Conference “Multilingualism, Internationalization, Digitalization as Factors of Innovations in Teacher Education” (pp. 102–103).
Babayev, J. (2023, December). Usage of audio and video tasks in language teaching. In Proceedings of the 5th International Scientific Conference “Modern Scientific Technology” (December 21–22, 2023, Stockholm, Sweden) (p. 6).
Babayev, J. (2025). Algorithmic autonomy or dependence? A mixed-methods study on AI personalization and self-regulated learning in higher education. Journal of Azerbaijan Language and Education Studies, 2(4), 32–39.
Babayev, J. (2025). Application of social platforms in language learning. Acta Globalis Humanitatis et Linguarum, 2(3), 141–148.
Beatty, K. (2013). Teaching and researching: Computer-assisted language learning (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer applications in second language acquisition. Cambridge University Press.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The “what” and “why” of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227–268.
Godwin-Jones, R. (2018). Using mobile technology to develop language skills. Language Learning & Technology, 22(3), 1–17.
Huseyn, Z. I., & Babayev, J. (2025). Effective methods of teaching Azerbaijani to foreign students. Porta Universorum, 1(9), 118–126.
Ismayilli, T. M., Mammadova, K. M., & Asadova, A. A. (2025). The impact of educational games on speaking skills in the foreign language teaching process. Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language), 19(1), 229–240.
Kukulska-Hulme, A., & Shield, L. (2008). Mobile assisted language learning. ReCALL, 20(3), 271–289.
Mammadova, R. (2024). Engaging learners: Teaching English through interactive games. Acta Globalis Humanitatis et Linguarum, 1(1), 116–123.
Selwyn, N. (2016). Education and technology: Key issues and debates. Bloomsbury.
Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), 3–10.
Stockwell, G. (2010). Using mobile phones for vocabulary activities: Examining the effect of platform. ReCALL, 22(1), 95–110.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Warschauer, M., & Healey, D. (1998). Computers and language learning: An overview. Language Teaching, 31(2), 57–71.
Xu, Z., & Warschauer, M. (2020). AI-based language learning tools. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 33(8), 1–25.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 EuroGlobal Journal of Linguistics and Language Education
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
