TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

The rapid expansion of digital technologies in the twenty-first century has fundamentally reshaped educational practices across the world, creating new opportunities and challenges for both teachers and learners. English language teaching, as one of the most dynamic areas of education, has been particularly influenced by this transformation. The integration of digital tools, interactive platforms, artificial intelligence, and multimodal resources has shifted the traditional understanding of language instruction toward more flexible, student-centered, and globally accessible learning environments. As societies become increasingly interconnected through global communication networks, the ability to use English effectively has become a key competence, and the demand for innovative technology-enhanced teaching approaches has grown accordingly. This rising demand has driven educational systems to rethink their methodologies, reevaluate pedagogical goals, and redesign instructional strategies in order to fully benefit from digital advancements.