Reimagining ELT for South Asia: Multilingual Realities, Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Futures

Reimagining ELT for South Asia: Multilingual Realities, Pedagogical Innovation and Digital Futures explores how English language teaching is being reshaped across one of the worlds most linguistically and culturally diverse regions. Against the backdrop of multilingual classrooms, evolving educational policies, and the surge of digital technologies, this volume examines how English can be taught and learned in ways that are inclusive, contextually grounded, and future-ready.Drawing on papers presented at the 18th International and 54th Annual Conference of the English Language Teachers Association of India (ELTAI), the book brings together voices of educators, researchers, and practitioners from across South Asia. Through its three sections (Multilingual Realities and Policy Responses, Pedagogical Innovation and Practices, and Digital Futures: Technology and AI in ELT), the collection maps the intersections of language, policy, and technology that define todays classrooms.From translanguaging and teacher development to mobile learning and AI-driven instruction, the studies offer both critical reflection and practical insight. This volume will engage teachers, scholars, and policymakers seeking to understand how English education can respond to South Asias dynamic realities, honouring its many languages while embracing the promise of pedagogical and digital transformation.