NAVIGATING LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: UNRAVELING THE INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY
Keywords:
digital literacy, language acquisition, technology in education, online language learning, digital resources, communication skills, cultural understandingAbstract
This exploration investigates the profound impact of digital literacy on language acquisition, encompassing the integration of technology, online resources, and digital platforms in language learning. The study aims to unravel the dynamic relationship between digital literacy and language proficiency, communication skills, and cultural understanding. By analyzing the adaptation of learners, educators, and educational systems to the digital era, this research sheds light on the evolving paradigms of language acquisition in a technologically-driven environment.
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