163803 20251107115328.0 doi 10.3390/app152111487 sideral 145820 ART-2025-145820 eng Oto-Millera, Nerea Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0009-0005-1994-548X Augmented Reality in English Language Acquisition Among Gifted Learners: A Systematic Scoping Review (2020–2025) 2025 Gifted students often display advanced verbal abilities that facilitate second language acquisition; however, when instruction is insufficiently stimulating, they may experience boredom and demotivation. Due to rising interest in immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and limited evidence of their impact on gifted language learners, a systematic scoping review was necessary to synthesise existing research and identify gaps. It examined the impact of AR on both linguistic development and motivational outcomes among gifted learners in ESL/EFL contexts. It was preregistered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) and conducted according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Eligible studies included gifted learners in ESL/EFL contexts, published between 2020 and 2025 in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Exclusion criteria comprised non–peer-reviewed papers and studies unrelated to AR. Searches were conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and Redalyc. A total of 34 studies were included. Findings indicate that AR interventions improve vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, and fluency; writing also benefits, although grammar remains challenging. AR enhances intrinsic motivation, reduces anxiety, and fosters engagement, especially in younger learners. The results suggest that AR can be a valuable tool in EFL/ESL classrooms to support both linguistic development and motivation among gifted students, though sustainable implementation requires overcoming technological and pedagogical barriers. Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA/S73-23D info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MCIU/FPU23-03798 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Pellicer-Ortín, Silvia Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-8928-7295 Bustamante, Juan Carlos Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-8201-0469 3004 345 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Filolog.Inglesa y Alema. Área Filología Inglesa 4009 735 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Psicología y Sociología Área Psicolog.Evolut.Educac 15, 21 (2025), 11487 [20 pp.] Appl. sci. Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 2076-3417 659328 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163803/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2568311 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163803/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:163803 articulos driver 2025-11-07-10:25:00 ARTICLE