BLENDED LEARNING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
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Blended learning, English language teaching, online education, learner autonomy, digital tools, challenges, hybrid instructionAbstract
This paper explores the implementation of blended learning in English language education, analyzing its advantages and limitations. Blended learning, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online digital tools, has gained popularity in modern educational systems. The study examines how blended learning enhances learner engagement, autonomy, and language proficiency while also discussing technical and pedagogical challenges that educators and learners may face.
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