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Globalization and technological developments require students to have global competencies, one of which is English language skills. This study aims to examine the urgency of English learning in elementary schools (SD) in preparing students' global competencies through a literature review. The method used is a qualitative research approach with a literature study sourced from scientific journals, academic books, and relevant educational documents from 2020–2025. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis techniques through data reduction, grouping themes, and synthesis of findings. The results of the study indicate that elementary school age is the optimal phase for language acquisition, so that early English learning can improve students' communication skills, digital literacy, and cultural openness. Communicative and contextual learning has been proven effective in increasing student motivation and self-confidence. Despite challenges such as limited teacher competence and students' fear of speaking English, English learning in elementary schools remains a crucial investment in preparing a generation ready to face global demands.

Heritage language loss among immigrant and diaspora communities represents a critical challenge to cultural identity, intergenerational communication, and cognitive diversity. Traditional heritage language maintenance approaches face significant barriers including limited resources, lack of qualified instructors, geographic dispersion, and competing demands of dominant language acquisition. This study investigates the effectiveness of bilingual digital story applications as innovative tools for heritage language maintenance among children aged 4-12 years. Through a 24-month longitudinal mixed-methods study involving 1,843 families across eight language communities (Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Polish), we examined language proficiency development, cultural identity formation, family engagement patterns, and app usage behaviors. Quantitative analysis of pre- and post-intervention language assessments revealed statistically significant improvements in heritage language vocabulary (effect size d=0.68), listening comprehension (d=0.54), and oral production (d=0.47) among children using bilingual story apps for at least 20 minutes daily. Qualitative findings from parent interviews and child focus groups highlighted the apps' role in making heritage language learning enjoyable, facilitating parent-child interaction, connecting children to cultural narratives, and normalizing bilingualism. However, effectiveness varied substantially based on app design features, with interactive elements, culturally authentic content, parent involvement scaffolds, and adaptive difficulty showing strongest associations with outcomes. This research demonstrates that thoughtfully designed bilingual story apps can serve as accessible, scalable tools for heritage language maintenance, though they function most effectively as complements to rather than substitutes for rich home language environments and community connections. The study contributes empirical evidence to inform app development, family language planning, and policies supporting linguistic diversity in increasingly globalized societies.

Fifth grade students' consistently poor reading comprehension abilities, which impeded their overall academic development and participation in language acquisition, served as the driving force for this study. Using a comic assisted problem based learning (PBL) model, the study, which involved 39 students at SDN Purwamekar, aimed to improve learning activities in order to increase teacher and student participation and, eventually, improve fifth grade students' reading comprehension skills. By using comic strips to illustrate issues, this creative method made learning more engaging and accessible for younger students. In order to enable iterative improvements, the study was conducted over two cycles using classroom action research technique. Only 25% of students (eight people) successfully completed the learning objectives in the first cycle, according to preliminary findings, while 75% (24 students) failed, suggesting difficulties with student motivation and comprehension. This led to changes like improving comic material and fostering more cooperative conversations. Significant progress was seen by the second cycle, with 30 students meeting the completion criteria and only four falling short of the objectives, indicating improved engagement and skill growth. In conclusion, the comic assisted PBL model effectively boosted reading comprehension skills among fifth grade students. The research underscores the value of integrating visual aids and problem solving in education, offering practical insights for teachers to create more dynamic classrooms. Nonetheless, factors like time constraints and resource availability warrant further exploration to ensure sustainable implementation in diverse educational settings.

This study investigates the integration of conversational AI tools to enhance pronunciation, listening comprehension, and learner autonomy in second language education. An experimental design was implemented, involving pre-tests, post-tests, questionnaires, and interviews to evaluate learners’ progress after engaging in AI-driven conversation practice. The results indicate significant improvements in pronunciation and listening comprehension, with learners reporting higher confidence, motivation, and independence in managing their own learning. The discussion interprets these outcomes through the lens of second language acquisition theory, emphasizing AI’s role as an accessible conversational partner and its contribution to learner autonomy and lifelong learning. A comparison with previous studies reveals that this research not only confirms the linguistic benefits of AI-assisted learning but also highlights its transformative potential in fostering self-directed learning. The study concludes that conversational AI can serve as an effective complement to traditional instruction, offering both linguistic and motivational advantages for learners in the digital age.

This study examines the implementation of the Duolingo application in teaching English skills to eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Tasifeto Timur. With the increasing integration of technology in education, this research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Duolingo as a tool for enhancing language acquisition and engagementt among learners. Through a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes student performance, engagement levels, and overall satisfaction with the application compared to traditional teaching methods. The results indicate a significant improvement in vocabulary retention, grammatical proficiency, and conversational skills among students utilizing Duolingo. Additionally, qualitative feedback highlights the app's user-friendly interface and gamified learning experience as motivating factors.

Language ability is a cornerstone in early childhood development, influencing almost every aspect of life, from social interaction to cognitive skills. A rich vocabulary, the ability to understand instructions, and clear self-expression are important indicators of successful language development. Language plays a very important role in helping children build relationships with others. The process of language acquisition is not something that happens naturally without stimulus, but is highly influenced by the environment where a child grows and develops. The two main environments that play a crucial role in shaping a child's language skills are the family and the school environment.

This study investigates the implementation and effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven adaptive learning platforms in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms across urban and rural Indonesian educational settings. Through a mixed-methods approach involving 247 students and 12 teachers from eight institutions, this research comparatively analyzes three prominent AI language learning platforms: LinguaLearn AI, AdaptEd English, and AI Tutor Pro. The findings reveal significant differences in learning outcomes, with AI-enhanced platforms demonstrating a 27% improvement in language proficiency compared to traditional methods. However, implementation challenges including digital literacy barriers, internet connectivity issues, and cultural adaptation requirements were identified, particularly in rural contexts. The study proposes a contextually responsive framework for integrating AI language learning technologies in developing EFL environments, contributing to the growing discourse on educational technology in linguistically diverse settings. This research highlights the potential of AI to personalize language acquisition while emphasizing the necessity of culturally and infrastructurally appropriate implementation strategies.

The rapid penetration of mobile devices among students has created significant opportunities to optimize mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) for enhancing language acquisition in digital environments. Despite its potential, the implementation of MALL often remains suboptimal due to technical limitations, lack of pedagogical planning, and insufficient integration of interactive features, which limits its effectiveness in supporting structured learning. This study aims to examine how MALL applications influence student engagement, self-regulation, and language learning outcomes, while addressing the gap between technological affordances and instructional practices. Employing a mixed-methods design, the research integrates quantitative surveys, learning analytics, and qualitative interviews with higher education students who regularly use mobile applications for language learning. The methodology includes pre- and post-surveys to measure changes in engagement and self-regulation, log data to track usage patterns, and interviews to capture students’ perceptions and experiences. The findings reveal that MALL significantly enhances engagement through increased active participation, higher attendance, longer study duration, and more frequent interaction with materials. At the same time, MALL improves self-regulation by strengthening skills in time management, goal setting, monitoring progress, and maintaining persistence, leading to greater learner autonomy. Moreover, students with stronger self-regulation capacities were found to utilize MALL features more effectively, resulting in measurable improvements in vocabulary, grammar, and communicative competence. The study concludes that MALL’s effectiveness lies not only in delivering learning content but also in fostering engagement and supporting self-regulated learning. These results highlight the need for pedagogical designs that integrate technological interactivity with scaffolding strategies to maximize the potential of MALL as a learner-centered and sustainable approach to language learning in the digital era.

Integrating internal information technology media with language acquisition can provide information that improves skills and language acquisition, especially in early childhood. This research method uses a systematic literature review. Data collection was carried out by documenting and reviewing all papers related to education for the 2018-2023 period. Articles Used In this research, 36 domestic journal articles and certified articles from Google Scholar, Research Gate, SINTA, and DOAJ were obtained. Based on this research, the data shows that the integration of technological media in learning can stimulate young children's interest, attract their attention, make children happier, increase their learning motivation, and accelerate language acquisition.  

Discussion of language acquisition cannot be separated from the factors that influence it. Language acquisition is a process of acquiring a child's first language without any special learning about language. A child will only respond to utterances that are often heard from the surrounding environment, especially utterances from the mother. In the process of acquiring language, a child cannot be separated from communication activities involving the interlocutor. In this study researchers conducted research on language acquisition, especially on a 5 years old child. This research was conducted with the following objectives; 1) To describe language acquisition in the components of syntax acquisition, semantic acquisition, phonology acquisition, and morphology acquisition in 5 years old child; 2) To describe the factors that influence 5 years old child language acquisition. The results of this study show that language acquisition at the age of 5 a has reached four components, namely syntax acquisition, semantic acquisition, phonology acquisition, and morphology acquisition. Apart from that, there are three factors that influence the language acquisition process as follows; 1) natural factors; 2) cognitive development factors; and 3) social background factors

This article explores the importance of phonetic symbols in English language learning. In the context of English language acquisition, phonetic symbols serve as tools to depict language sounds in a clear and consistent manner. The main objective of this article is to delve into why phonetic symbols play a significant role in improving English pronunciation and comprehension skills. By analyzing the benefits and practical applications of phonetic symbols, this article aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for language learners and educators seeking to enhance their proficiency in English. This article delves into the significance of phonetic symbols in the process of learning the English language. Phonetic symbols serve as a visual representation of speech sounds, aiding learners in accurately producing and distinguishing sounds that may be unfamiliar or challenging. The article explores the benefits of incorporating phonetic symbols in English language instruction, such as improving pronunciation accuracy, enhancing listening skills, and promoting effective communication. Additionally, it highlights the role of phonetic symbols in developing learners' phonological awareness and their ability to decode and comprehend spoken English. By understanding the importance of phonetic symbols, educators can employ effective strategies to support learners in acquiring accurate pronunciation and fluency in English.

This research is a study that describes linguistics and science that studies humans and culture as a whole. Researchers review this case through two fields, namely, Psycholinguistics and Anthropolinguistics. The field of Psycholinguistics is the science of language that studies the relationship between psychology and language. Meanwhile, Anthropolinguistics is the study of humankind from its culture and traditions. This study aims to find out how the encouragement of the culture they adhere to, and to find out the process of children aged around 9 to 11 years in obtaining, knowing and learning Mustholahat Arabic through social media, especially on the YouTube platform. Which often displays Arabic-based content in the form of Vlogs, Pranks and the like. While the techniques used to examine this research are listening techniques and interview techniques to the research object. The method used to study this study is a descriptive quantitative method. With this method, it is expected to find patterns formed in these children in obtaining Mustholahat Arabic through social media. And the results of this study will explain how the process of these children obtaining Mustholahat and applying it in everyday life. And also this research will explain the impact of social media for children aged 9 to 11 years in learning Arabic through social media.

Language acquisition that occurs in children, apart from being influenced by the environment, can also refer to a spectacle. This research is sourced from the Youtube platform which is often used as an entertainment spectacle for children. Moreover, children under the age of now have a high curiosity. Once they introduce Youtube viewing, they will continue to use this social media as a means of entertainment. The acquisition that occurs in children can be seen from what he imitates in everyday spoken language. This research is a type of qualitative research that is descriptive by using the method of listening. The data from this study were conducted in the Tanjung Priok area, North Jakarta, namely on children aged five to six years. For the sake of creating language acquisition to achieve positive things, the family and the surrounding environment have an important role in the formation of children's language acquisition.  

The purpose of this research is that researchers want to see language acquisition in the field of syntax for a 6-year-old child named Rizky Ramadhan. The source of the data that is the object of this research is the speech or oral utterance of a 6-year-old child named Rizky Ramadhan in the field of syntax. The method used in this research is descriptive research with qualitative data analysis. Data collection techniques carried out by researchers in this study used listening, interviewing and recording techniques. The results of this study indicate that a 6-year-old child named Rizky is able to produce words and sentences in every activity. This can be proven from his daily speech with his interlocutor, namely the researcher, biological mother, and also the child's brother. The theory used in analyzing Rizky's speech refers to Abdul Chaer about sentence classification which includes news sentences (declarative), interrogative sentences (interrogative), imperative sentences, and exclamation sentences (interjective). The results of this study are that Rizky has been able to utter 22 declarative sentences, 15 interrogative sentences, 9 imperative sentences, and 8 interrogative sentences. sentence form as shown in the results.