Dr Yasamiyan Alolaywi

Language acquisition increasingly occurs beyond traditional classroom settings, shaped by technological innovations and broader social transformations. This paper explores how linguistic theories of second language acquisition intersect with digital technologies and changing patterns of social interaction. Drawing on perspectives from sociocultural and usage-based approaches, it examines how online platforms, social media, and informal learning communities create new opportunities for language development. The discussion highlights the need to reconsider established assumptions about language learning and to recognize diverse learning environments that reflect the realities of an interconnected, multilingual, and rapidly changing world.