Psychological Well-Being and Language Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of education worldwide, leading to a significant shift towards remote learning and virtual classrooms. Language learning, an essential component of education, has also undergone a drastic transformation during this period. This chapter proposes evidence-based interventions and strategies to enhance the psychological well-being of language learners and educators in similar crises in the future. It also looks at the psychological well-being of language learners and educators, with a specific focus on examining the challenges and opportunities that emerged during this unprecedented time. Additionally, it puts forth a set of evidence-based interventions and strategies aimed at fortifying the mental and emotional health of both language learners and educators. These proposed measures serve as a proactive blueprint to navigate similar crises that may arise in the future, ensuring a more resilient and adaptive educational ecosystem.