Utilizing ELSA Speak and Busuu Apps to Enhance English for Professional Purposes among Indian Students - An Education 4.0 Approach

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The study examines how Education 4.0 applications, specifically the ELSA Speak and Busuu apps, can strengthen professional English communication among Indian students. Education 4.0 is framed as integrating advanced technologies such as AI and virtual/connected learning tools to personalize and intensify learning and to develop critical 21st-century skills. Using the SAMR model, the research implemented a stratified random sampling design, a pre-test, a four-week app-based intervention, and a post-test. Results show significant gains in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Introduction

Education 4.0 and Industry 4.0 Foundations

Professional English Communication (PEC) and English for Professional Purposes (EPP)

Role of Education 4.0 Applications (ELSA Speak and Busuu)

Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics ISSN 2209-0959 [https://www.castledown.com/journals/ajal/](https://www.castledown.com/journals/ajal/) Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 7 (3), 1–22 (2024) [https://doi.org/10.29140/ajal.v7n3.1717](https://doi.org/10.29140/ajal.v7n3.1717) Utilizing ELSA Speak and Busuu apps to enhance English for professional purposes among Indian students: An Education 4.0 approach D. SRI DHIVYAa Dr. K. GURUSAMYb Dr. E. BALAMURALIc a,bDepartment of English, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Kirshnankoil 626126, Tamil Nadu, India cSri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore-641008, India Abstract In our modern, technology-driven, and interconnected world, providing students with strong English communication skills is essential to prepare them for the future workforce. Education 4.0 refers to the integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, and the Internet of Things, to enhance and personalize learning experiences in contemporary educational settings. Education 4.0 integrates these technologies to create personalized and immersive learning experiences that cater to individual needs, emphasizing critical 21st-century skills. Therefore, this study aimed to enhance professional English communication among students using the Education 4.0 applications ELSA Speak and Busuu. It employed a novel approach based on the substitution, augmentation, modification, andredefinition (SAMR) model to enhance communication effectively. The participants, selected through a stratified random sampling technique from the Virudunagar district of Tamil Nadu, India, included final year students (N = 100) from the arts, and science, and engineering disciplines, reflecting India’s multilingual society and numerous regional languages. After a pilot study, apre-test using a questionnaire was administered, followed by a 4-week intervention utilizing the ELSA Speak and Busuu apps, and a post-test using another questionnaire. Data analysis included paired-sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests. The results revealed a significant improvement in the participants’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills before and after the intervention. Future recommendations include further explorations of Education 4.0 tools and techniques, and longitudinal studies to assess their sustained impact. Keywords: Education 4.0; English as a second language; English for professional purposes; professional English communication; language learning platforms Copyright © 2024 D. Sri Dhivya, K. Gurusamy & E. Balamurali Introduction Industry 4.0, commonly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution, refers to the integration of automation, digitalization, and data utilization into industrial processes, aiming to enhance the efficiency and quality of production (Umachandran et al., 2018) . This paradigm shift has spread beyond the industrial sectors to different fronts of the economy, even the educational domain. Thus Education 4.0 has emerged from Industry 4.0. Education 4.0 is a step in the evolution of educational models for the requirements of Industry 4.0, using new technologies and diverse methods (Moraes et al., 2023) . The primary aim of Education 4.0 is to provide students with the new essential skills and knowledge that are required to face the difficulties of Industry 4.0 in the digital world. Leaving aside the conventional approaches to education, defined by the teacher’s primary role of transferring information to the learners, Education 4.0 stresses the importance of nurturing students’skills and stimulating their problem-solving abilities (Dhivya, Hariharasudan, & Nawaz, 2023) . A student-centered approach tries to enhance motivation, self-development, and improvement in the quality of the students (Panneerselvam & Karthikeyan, 2021) . Education 4.0 represents a change in the education system, with a focus

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What is the study’s main purpose regarding Education 4.0?

To enhance professional English communication among students using Education 4.0 applications, specifically ELSA Speak and Busuu.

How was the intervention designed in the study?

A pilot study was followed by a pre-test questionnaire, then a four-week intervention using ELSA Speak and Busuu apps, and a post-test questionnaire.

What outcomes were observed after using the apps?

Participants showed significant improvements in listening, speaking, reading, and writing before and after the intervention.

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