INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES IN ENGLISH AS A LINGUA FRANCA (ELF): DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
Keywords:
English as a Lingua Franca, Innovative pedagogy, Communicative competence, Digital language learning, ELF teaching,,Abstract
The globalization of communication has transformed English into a lingua franca (ELF),
requiring new pedagogical approaches that emphasize communicative competence,
intercultural awareness, and technological innovation. Traditional native-speaker-oriented
models are increasingly replaced by learner-centered methodologies that prioritize
intelligibility and interaction in multilingual contexts. This paper examines innovative trends
in ELF pedagogy, including communicative language teaching, task-based learning, artificial
intelligence–supported instruction, and multimodal digital learning environments. Drawing on
contemporary applied linguistics research, the study explores how digital technologies reshape
language teaching practices while promoting global communicative competence. The paper
argues that integrating ELF principles with innovative digital pedagogy provides a sustainable
framework for English language education in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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