THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AMONG ENGLISH LEARNERS
Keywords:
KEY WORDS: autonomous learning, online platforms, practical language, language proficiency, cross-cultural communication, international collaborationAbstract
ABSTRACT: The article explores the importance and effects of online learning
platforms, such as Speak pall, Duolingo, Ibrat Academy and others for language
proficiency. The article also includes information about the countries that are using
different apps and results. Additionally, study shows that I taught many students in my
village where the opportunities were limited and how they were able to develop their
communication skills using modern apps, talking with their peers all over the world.
The research employed a combination of surveys, classroom observations, interviews,
and speaking tests to evaluate learners’ progress and preferences. The results indicate
that platforms emphasizing real-time communication and interactive practice were the
most effective in developing speaking fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. The
findings suggest that online learning applications can serve as vital tools in modern
English education, especially for learners with restricted access to traditional classroom
instruction, by providing opportunities for autonomous learning, global interaction,
and practical language use.
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