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In the era of globalization, there is no doubt that online learning can offer a meaningful learning experience to the students. Nowadays, with the rapid advancement of technology that cannot be controlled, educational institutions need to produce individuals that are highly skilled in ICT. The transformation from traditional talk and chalk method to incorporating ICT in the classroom is a good indicator that educators have realized the importance of 21st-century education. In the context of English as a Second Language (ESL) specifically, there are many online innovative pedagogical tools that can be utilized by instructors to improve students’ language mastery. This paper aims to review the opportunities and challenges in ESL online learning environment. Therefore, the researchers use journal articles and conference proceedings to find information on the related data. This study concludes that even though there are challenges that hinder the effectiveness of online learning, there are still many opportunities in ESL online learning environment that should be put to good use.
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To Cite this Article: Hanafiah, A. D., & Aziz, A. A. (2022). Opportunities and Challenges in ESL Online Learning Environment: A Review of Literature. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(1), 1721–1730.
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