THE DIGITAL SHIFT: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR IMMERSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Traditional methods of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) often rely on classroom-based instruction, which may lack the intensity required for high-level fluency. This article examines the emergence of "Digital Immersion" as a transformative approach to learning English. By utilizing Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and social media ecosystems, students can simulate a native-speaking environment regardless of their physical location. The study analyzes the cognitive benefits of gamified learning and the role of "Comprehensible Input" in digital spaces, concluding that technology-mediated immersion is essential for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical communication.