Emerging Trends in Tech Driven English Language Teaching

Emerging Trends in Tech-Driven English Language Teaching offers a critical exploration of how English Language Teaching has evolved in response to historical, social, and technological forces. Beginning with traditional methods such as grammar-translation and audio-lingual drills, the book traces the pedagogical shifts that prioritized communicative competence and learner autonomy. It then examines the expanding global demand for English, not only as a linguistic tool but also as a marker of opportunity, identity, and power. At its core, the book interrogates the role of technology-from language labs and online platforms to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and adaptive learning systems-in reshaping classrooms, policies, and learner experiences. Rather than celebrating innovation uncritically, it evaluates both the promises and the inequities embedded in these changes. By combining historical reflection with forward-looking analysis, this book argues that the future of ELT must balance technological advancement with human needs, ensuring that language learning remains inclusive, ethical, and transformative.

Pages: 144, Paperback, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing