Effects of Technology on English Language Studies for Overall Development

Abstract

English Language is a global language based on its usage the world over. It is one of the major languages 
of the United Nations and indeed a working language. This paper examined the effects that technology, 
which include use of internet, computers, internet of things, artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and 
the rest, have on the learning of English Language In all of these, words are deployed for 
communication. This study examined the effects of technology on the learning of English Language and 
investigated the challenges confronting the use of technology in the learning of English Language among 
final year students of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos. It however included 
responses from learners on how technology had helped them to correct some anomalies that occurred in 
the course of interactions; and usage of the emerging technologies. It was evident that technology has 
shaped the learning of English Language in no small measure. There were situations in which Artificial 
Intelligence models helped in the correction of pronunciation, translation of words for better 
understanding and the explication of terms through one to one interactions with learners. It is also 
worthy of note that a sound knowledge of English got through the use of technology helps in navigating 
life matters, other subjects and disciplines. The use of internet, through major platforms both social and 
educational; like Facebook, Whatsapp, Zoom, Skype, You-tube, Google search, Chat GPT and the rest had 
supported both teachers and learners to improve upon their knowledge of the world through this major 
language, English. There is no doubt that technology had impacted a lot on English Language Studies 
which in turn helped in the overall development of the learners and teachers in no small way. Technology 
has helped human beings to make more sense of the world we live in and English Language is like a 
driver of the vehicle through which information is transported, gained and used in all its ramifications.