2024 4th International Conference on Innovative Sustainable Computational Technologies (CISCT) 979-8-3503-7814-6/24/$31.00 ©2024 IEEE Development of a Cross-Lingual NLP System to Facilitate English Language Learning for Speakers of Low-Resource Languages Mathusha Sam Lara Guest Lecturer of English Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli, India. laradave2552016@gmail.com Vishnu Vandana Devi V Department of English V R Siddhartha Engineering College Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. vandanaenglish10@gmail.com Sreela B Department of English, Prathyusha Engineering College, Thiruvallur, India sreelabalakrishnan@gmail.com Veera Ankalu Vuyyuru Department of CSE Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, A.P, India. veerankalu14@kluniversity.in K. Sindhu Department of English, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. ksr.nina10@gmail.com Prema S Department of English, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, India. prema@panimalar.ac.in Abstract-- With the connectivity today, the knowledge of English is mostly considered a prime prerequisite for most opportunities, be it education or professional. The proposed system uses the power of advanced natural language processing in order to facilitate communication despite linguistic differences as well as in learning personal and responsive. To mold content into the linguistic sensibilities of the mother tongue of the user, machine translation, sentiment analysis, and contextual awareness are enabled. The system tries to come up with more effective English language learning resources for diverse linguistic communities with the help of high- performance models. That is how the multilingual corpus is curated to represent the diversity of low-resource languages; thus, the learning materials will be relevant and accurate. Language-specific embeddings enable the system to identify and preserve the grammatical structures and expressions unique to each language, thereby making it a smoother transition to English. This adaptive strategy keeps the users motivated and involved in the entire process of learning a new language. Simplicity and accessibility have been designed within this system. Users with different levels of technological literacy can easily use it. The following metrics- improvement in language proficiency, user satisfaction, and engagement levels-will be deployed to appraise this system's effectiveness. Cross-Lingual NLP System One of its major strengths is language understanding at 96.6% accuracy. Keywords--Cross-Lingual NLP; English Language Learning; Low-Resource Languages; Linguistic Diversity; Natural Language Processing I. INTRODUCTION Emergence as a global lingua franca has been complex and diverse in nature. It occurred during the peak years of British colonization, from the 17th to the 19th century, when their colonial presence was extended across a massive geography. During its lengthy passage, the language extended its mighty dominance over all other languages and systematically achieved wide usage as an official as well as administrative tongue in administrative structures and governing bodies and shaped the landscape of the language there within their colonies and dominions [1]. The Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries pushed English into the foreground of world trade and communication, at least among nations that claim English as its mother language, such as Britain and the United States. Colonial legacy places English on the pedestal of legal, educational, and administrative orders in the legacy of the colonizers, making it a language of power and prestige [2]. The 20th century saw two World Wars which propelled English into diplomatic and military tongues. It then followed technological breakthroughs that catapulted the language to a global level. Scientific discoveries, technology, and innovation made English the word, and international organizations quickly adjusted it as the first language of communication [3]. After the war, English was well on its way to being the linguistic superpower as very global universities began teaching through English. This development further underlined the demand of proficiency in the English language, aimed for those aspiring to make use of global knowledge networks and higher educational and research opportunities. English spread widely beyond formal institutions to popular culture, media, and entertainment. Hollywood reach played a key role in making Hollywood movies popular, thereby making the language an overall medium for communication across the globe [4] [5]. With the dawn of the 21st century, success in profession and upward mobility also depends on the use of the English language, as multinational corporations adopted this as the de facto business language in this era of globalization [6]. The history of English as global lingua franca actually has a rather complex narrative, influenced by the colonial legacy, economic transformation, technological advancement, and cultural influence [7]. Understanding this trajectory of history would also provide us with an insight into why contemporary English is important and why low- resource language speakers are going to find it hard to get about in the future in this linguistic landscape for educational and professional advancement in our increasingly connected world [8]. A description of the problem brings out a vital discussion of the several barriers a person with fewer language facilities faces as they attempt to acquire fluency in the English language. A crucial concern is that there exist considerable linguistic differences, primarily regarding grammatical 2024 4th International Conference on Innovative Sustainable Computational Technologies (CISCT) | 979-8-3503-7814-6/24/$31.00 ©2024 IEEE | DOI: 10.1109/CISCT62494.2024.11134240 Authorized licensed use limited to: Panimalar Engineering College - Chennai. Downloaded on September 26,2025 at 08:56:22 UTC from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.