• Krishna Masirkar
• H. R. Kulkarni
• Vaishnavi Lokhande

The 21st century has witnessed a profound digital transformation of education, with language learning at the forefront of this revolution. Online Language Learning Platforms(OLLPs) have surged in popularity, offering unprecedented access and flexibility to learners worldwide. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the OLLP landscape. We examine the key pedagogical approaches employed, from behaviorist models in gamified applications to constructivist and social-constructivist frameworks in immersive and tutor-based systems. The core technological drivers—Artificial Intelligence (AI), gamification, and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL)—are dissected to understand their impact on learner motivation, engagement, and outcomes. We then synthesize findings on the effectiveness of these platforms, presenting a balanced discussion that incorporates both their documented successes and their inherent limitations, such as high attrition rates and the difficulty of fostering genuine communicative competence. Finally, this paper explores the future trajectory of digital language learning, focusing on the potential of immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and the deepening role of adaptive AI in creating truly personalized learning pathways.

The Digital Agora: An Analysis of Online Language Learning Platforms

"The Digital Agora: An Analysis of Online Language Learning Platforms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.568-572, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHG06072.pdf

"The Digital Agora: An Analysis of Online Language Learning Platforms", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. pp568-572, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRHG06072.pdf