Background Study: In the field of English as a foreign language education, receptive skills such as listening and reading play a vital role in learners' academic success and professional development. These skills not only improve language comprehension but also facilitate language production. Objectives: Therefore, the primary objective of this…

This study aimed to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create animations to assess the impact of AI-created cartoons on vocabulary growth and motivation levels among learners. For this purpose, 80 Omani EFL learners with a pre-intermediate level of English proficiency were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group, each…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly impacted education, yet its influence on Chinese language education remains underexplored. This study investigates the distinct latent profiles of Chinese as a foreign language learners in Malaysia regarding their beliefs and engagement in AI-assisted Chinese learning. Using latent profile analysis,…

In addition to identifying crucial areas of lecturers' digital leadership that can be improved to enhance students' various engagement in language learning, the goal of this study is to investigate the relationships between various dimensions of lecturers' digital leadership and students' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement in language…

Critical thinking (CT) has long been acknowledged as a fundamental goal of higher education, but how it associates with technology acceptance (TA) and learner engagement (LE) of Chinese learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) at the college level is underexamined. This article aimed to investigate the interrelationships among technology…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Its extraordinary scope and capabilities have led people of all ages and abilities to employ it in many of their activities. Language learning is a lifetime experience that could benefit from the use of AI and thus it is worth exploring people's awareness of this…

As the global educational landscape undergoes rapid transformation, "Education 4.0" emerges as a cutting-edge paradigm that harnesses advanced technologies to revolutionize the learning process. This study investigates the impact of Education 4.0 on improving English proficiency among engineering students in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Using a…

The importance of integrating technologies into second/foreign language (L2) education has garnered increasing attention among scholars in the past decade. It has been exponentially highlighted that L2 educators need to become digitally literate to succeed in the digital world. However, research on the contribution of English as a foreign language…

In education, the proper use of technology offers opportunities for learning enhancement across individual differences, and time and space. In the field of foreign/second language education, policy makers, curriculum planners, teachers, and researchers have explored technology integration into classroom-based, blended, and distance programs. In…

This study investigates subjective vitality (SV) within the context of high-immersion virtual reality (VR) and video-based language learning. Within the framework of a blended learning curriculum, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students (N = 111) participated in a relaxing language learning activity delivered via VR or video. This study…

While artificial intelligence in language learning has garnered extensive research attention, the specific roles of motivation and digital literacy (DL) in shaping students' self-regulated language learning within AI remain largely unexplored. Based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), this study endeavoured to understand how learning…

Understanding teachers' perspectives is essential for successful technology adoption as technology plays an increasingly important role in education. The aim of this study is to explore the nuanced dynamics of using natural language processing models such as ChatGPT in higher education settings. Understanding the complexity of teachers' attitudes…

Reading motivation is critical in learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Therefore, insufficient reading motivation leads to several problems concerning the learners' reading development. One of the strategies to maintain and boost learners' motivation is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into language teaching practices. One…

This research investigates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by Indonesian EFL learners to enhance their presentation skills through self-regulated learning. With the rapid advancement of AI technologies, their integration into educational practices has become increasingly significant, particularly in developing essential skills like…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education necessitates new forms of digital leadership, yet research on how language teachers develop e-leadership competencies remains limited, particularly in non-Western contexts. This study investigates how Vietnamese EFL teachers develop and exercise e-leadership competencies in…