English Language Education in the Digital Era: Innovation, Inclusivity and Multilingual Agency in Contemporary Classrooms

Abstract

The contemporary landscape of language education is undergoing significant transformation. Rapid technological advancement, heightened awareness of sociocultural diversity, and renewed attention to learner agency have collectively reshaped how English language teaching (ELT) and English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) education are conceptualised and practised. The contributions in this issue reflect these evolving trajectories, foregrounding learner motivation, AI-assisted pedagogy, intercultural pragmatics, inclusive assessment design and translanguaging-informed digital storytelling. Together, these works illuminate the complex interplay between cognition, culture, technology and equity in 21st-century language classrooms.