ERIC Number: EJ1478140
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0266-4909
EISSN: EISSN-1365-2729
Available Date: 2025-07-13
Personalised Language Learning through Technology: Examining How Digital Literacy Shapes Proficiency and Communication Strategies
Ziyun Zhang1; Ruixi Yang2
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v41 n4 e70069 2025
Key Findings: This study identifies a strong positive relationship between digital literacy and language proficiency, highlighting how technological competence enhances motivation, engagement and PL, leading to improved language learning outcomes. Purpose: This research explores the connection between digital literacy and language proficiency, emphasising the impact of digital literacy on language acquisition and communication approaches. It seeks to evaluate how digital tools contribute to shaping learning behaviours within technology-integrated educational settings. Methods: A quantitative research approach was adopted, incorporating a structured questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 420 college students. The collected data were then analysed using SPSS software to explore the connection between digital literacy and language proficiency. Results: The results indicate a strong and statistically significant positive relationship ([beta] = 0.841, p < 0.001) between digital literacy and language proficiency. Students with higher digital literacy demonstrated greater engagement, motivation and better adaptation to PL tools. Additionally, digital literacy was found to enhance both formal and informal communication strategies, contributing to overall language proficiency. Conclusion: This study highlights the significance of technology in language learning, particularly its capacity to facilitate adaptive and personalised educational experiences. The incorporation of digital tools enables both educators and learners to refine language acquisition strategies, ultimately enhancing proficiency and communication skills.
Descriptors: College Students, Individualized Instruction, Technology Uses in Education, Digital Literacy, Language Proficiency, Communication Strategies, Language Acquisition, Technology Integration
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China; 2Department of big Data, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

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