Lap Tuen Wong, PhD – Head of the Centre for Academic and Professional Language Enhancement, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong SAR, China
Wai Lam Heidi Wong, PhD – Senior Lecturer, Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China

Series: Languages and Linguistics
BISAC: EDU029050; LAN020000; LAN000000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/MKWO5226

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed English language teaching and learning in the twenty-first century. This edited volume presents cutting-edge research and innovative practices that explore the intersection of technology and English language education in the digital era. The fourteen chapters in this collection offer diverse perspectives on how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automated writing evaluation systems, learning analytics, and AI-driven chatbots, can enhance language teaching and learning while addressing contemporary challenges in the field. The volume begins with critical examinations of generative AI and digital tools in language learning, followed by explorations of technology-enhanced dialogue and collaborative meaning-making. Several chapters focus on specific applications of technology in vocabulary instruction, writing feedback, and assessment. The collection also includes important investigations into AI-assisted materials creation, ChatGPT’s role in English composition, and the integration of AI chatbots in vocabulary learning. The remaining chapters address video feedback, online learning environments, blended communities of practice, and learning analytics for personalised instruction.

This volume will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in English language education, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications for integrating technology meaningfully into language teaching and learning. As we continue to witness rapid technological advancement, the insights presented in this volume will offer innovative and systematic approaches for advancing English language education in the digital landscape.