Book Review: Computer-Assisted Language Learning in the Global South: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Students and Teachers

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Computer-Assisted Language Learning in the Global South: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Students and Teachers Edited by Lee McCallum and Dara Tafazoli Published in 2024 by Taylor & Francis Pages: 230 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003495956 ISBN13: 9781003495956 Website https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003495956/computer-assisted-language-learning-global-south-lee-mccallum-dara-tafazoli In recent decades, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) has evolved into a dynamic area of language education research. Nevertheless, a notable gap persists in the literature: the Global South's perspectives, challenges, and innovations remain underrepresented. Here, the “Global South” is not merely a terrain and warrants a definition because it foregrounds the volume’s value. Global South refers to historically marginalised regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where eduscape is affected by postcolonial legacies and systemic inequalities, in contrast to the Global North. “Computer-Assisted Language Learning in the Global South: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities for Students and Teachers,” edited by Lee McCallum and Dara Tafazoli (2025), is a timely contribution to the field of technology-enhanced language learning in the Global South.