The coloniality in english teaching: challenges and perspectives for a decolonial approach with the inclusion of digital technology In basic education

ABSTRACT The present article addresses the challenges and perspectives of implementing a decolonial approach to English language teaching in basic education, highlighting the transformative role of digital technologies in this process. Through a theoretical review grounded in authors such as Mignolo, Walsh, and Lévy, it discusses how decolonial pedagogical practices can challenge Eurocentric structures and promote the appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity. The study explores how digital tools, such as interactive platforms and social media, can facilitate access to content from different anglophone cultures, creating more inclusive and meaningful learning environments. It concludes that English language teaching can be transformed into a critical and adaptable pedagogical practice, contributing to a more equitable and plural education. KEYWORDS: English teaching. Digital technologies. Cultural diversity.