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Fandom Language Learning: A Digital Transformation of Language Education in the AI Age by Jieun Kiaer and Alfred Weng Tat Lo is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Fandom Language Learning: A Digital Transformation of Language Education in the AI Age about?

Standing at the intersection of fan culture, digital technology, and language learning, this book advocates for a transformative shift in language education in the AI age. Introducing the concept of fandom language learning, it illustrates how enthusiasm for specific interests motivates fans to learn languages, resulting in immersive and personalised learning experiences. Tracing the evolution of digital platforms shows how this has become possible thanks to their pivotal role in transforming language learning from a solitary, traditional endeavour into a vibrant, community-driven practice. The authors examine the psychological underpinnings of fandom language learning and how emotional engagement and cultural immersion can help to foster motivation. They also weigh the impact of social media and AI on language learning, emphasising the potential for these technologies to smooth the way for more interactive, engaging, and effective language education. Through a translanguaging approach, they also give new perspectives on the ways in which digital platforms enable learners to transcend linguistic boundaries and how fandom learners can harness creative expression and multilingual

Who reads Fandom Language Learning: A Digital Transformation of Language Education in the AI Age?

Author

Jieun Kiaer and Alfred Weng Tat Lo

Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Published

2025

Language

EN

ISBN

9781350355422

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Language Learning, Literary Fiction, Humanities

Updated

2026-03-24