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Title: Problems and prospects of technology-assisted language learning among undergraduate students in selected Bangladeshi universities

 

Vol. 13(3), 2025, pp. 88-112.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46687/QCPI5060.

 

Author: Rakib Al Hasan

About the author: Rakib Al Hasan is an emerging researcher with growing contributions to the fields of English Language Teaching and applied linguistics. He has published a number of research articles in reputable international peer-reviewed journals, including Scopus-indexed venues. His research interests include sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, EFL education, AI-enhanced learning, digital rhetoric, and rhetoric and composition. He actively participates in academic seminars and research events, reflecting a strong commitment to rigorous inquiry and continuous professional development. His dedication to advancing knowledge in his fields highlights his potential as a promising young scholar.

E-mail: rakib.eng.pub@gmail.com               

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9193-1403

Author: Md. Jony Miah

About the author: Md. Jony Miah, an erudite scholar and distinguished academic, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Noakhali Science and Technology University, where his intellectual rigor illuminates the realms of English language and literature. Mr. Miah’s scholarly repertoire encompasses postcolonial literature, African literary traditions, teaching pedagogy, EFL education, and critical literary theory. His rigorous research has yielded numerous insightful publications in national and international journals, and his research excellence has been recognized through various academic awards and invitations to contribute to peer-reviewed journals.

E-mail: jony.eng@nstu.edu.bd            

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0891-8815 

Link: http://silc.fhn-shu.com/issues/2025-3/SILC_2025_Vol_13_Issue_3_088-112_25.pdf

Citation (APA): Al Hasan, R., & Miah, M. J. (2025). Problems and prospects of technology-assisted language learning among undergraduate students in selected Bangladeshi universities. Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and FLT, 13(3), 88-112. https://doi.org/10.46687/QCPI5060.

 

Abstract: The integration of technology-assisted language learning (TALL) in English education has become a crucial topic of discussion within Bangladesh’s expanding higher education sector. This paper aims to explore the multifaceted challenges, potential benefits, and promising pathways for Bangladeshi undergraduate students engaging in technology-facilitated language learning. By examining the current educational environment and infrastructure, the study highlights a comprehensive view of the interaction between English language learning and the use of technology, identifying key obstacles and potential advantages. Simultaneously, it highlights the various technologies utilized by students, the challenges they encounter, and the impact of these technologies on their language learning experience. The study utilized a mixed-method approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques. A total of 100 undergraduate students from 16 public and private universities in Bangladesh took part in a semi-structured survey. The findings reveal that students heavily depend on technology for language learning but face significant personal and institutional challenges like inadequate teachers’ training and infrastructure, interrupted electricity, and internet issues. Despite limited institutional support, many students independently access advanced technologies for language learning. In addition, the study finds a strong interest in TALL among learners, addressing the need for better logistical support to maximize TALL benefits and overcome barriers. 

Key Words: EFL Learning Technology; Language Learning; Language Teaching; EdTech; EFL in Bangladesh; AI in Language Learning

 

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