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Language teaching has evolved significantly with the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), mass media, and cinema. This article explores the role of these tools in enhancing language learning and instruction. ICT, including computers, the internet, and various digital applications, has transformed language teaching by providing learners with interactive platforms for practice and engagement. Online language learning platforms, language exchange websites, and educational apps offer learners opportunities to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in authentic contexts. Additionally, ICT facilitates access to vast language resources, authentic materials, and multimedia content, enriching learners' language exposure and cultural understanding. Mass media, such as television, radio, and newspapers, play a crucial role in language teaching by exposing learners to real-life language usage and current affairs. News broadcasts, documentaries, and interviews provide authentic language samples, fostering listening comprehension and vocabulary development. Moreover, newspapers and magazines offer reading materials that introduce learners to different writing styles and genres. Cinema, as a powerful visual medium, contributes to language teaching through its ability to engage learners emotionally and culturally. Foreign language films expose learners to authentic dialogue, accents, and cultural nuances, aiding in listening comprehension and speaking skills. Additionally, films provide a window into the target culture, promoting intercultural competence and understanding. While ICT, mass media, and cinema offer numerous benefits to language teaching, educators must employ them strategically and critically. Teachers need to select appropriate resources, develop suitable activities, and guide learners effectively to ensure meaningful language learning experiences. Integration of these tools within a pedagogical framework can enhance language acquisition, motivation, and learner autonomy.