The Role of Modern Technology in Language Teaching: Innovations and Challenges Based on Teaching Tools and Emerging Technologies

Abstract

This paper examines the integration and blend teaching of emerging digital tools in English language teaching (ELT), highlighting their innovations in English learning environments and focusing on its effectiveness and outcomes. This further explores how digital tools including interactive whiteboards, mobile applications, and online platforms enhance language skills, and discusses benefits of gamified learning, task-based learning, and collaborative learning. It also evaluates potential challenges and limitations like accessibility and teacher preparedness. The paper mainly provides practical insights on how to effectively use these modern tools to enhance language acquisition, improve learner engagement, and prepare students for a digital world by enhancing the comprehension of the role that technology, a fundamental component of contemporary education, plays in language acquisition, particularly concerning English as a Second Language and English for Specific Purposes in Mongolian universities. This journal article outlines the evolution of technology’s role in language education, from its early incorporation to the contemporary developments that enhance the language learning experience. The discussion encompasses a variety of technological tools, including devices, software, mobile applications, online language courses, and language exchange platforms, examining the impact these resources have on language learning. Finally, it addresses the necessity of effectively implementing modern technologies in language teaching to maximize their pedagogical benefits.