Individual Differences in Language Education: An International Journal

In today’s increasingly globalized world, second language acquisition (SLA) is not only an important research area for the academic community, but is also standard practice for international language learners. The process of SLA is not linear, and it has been found that individual differences can influence SLA. Some of these differences are learners’ cognitive abilities, learning strategies, motivation, affective states, cultural backgrounds, and prior language experiences, which have a profound impact on the speed, quality, and effectiveness of language learning. At the same time, the rapid development of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) technology has resulted in dramatic changes in the process of language teaching and learning, as it provides unprecedented learning opportunities that have unique advantages, such as individualized learning paths, feedback mechanisms, extensive multimedia resources, and experiential learning.