Jim’s Integrated Language Development (JILaD) Framework

Abstract

The Jim’s Integrated Language Development (JILaD) Framework is an innovative model that explains how language competence develops through a dynamic, cyclical, and adaptive process. Unlike traditional frameworks that isolate linguistic elements or emphasize only cognitive or environmental factors, JILaD integrates linguistic input, cognitive processing, communicative output, and sociocultural adaptation into a unified theory. Designed for the realities of 21st-century communication including multilingual settings, digital technologies, and AI-mediated interactions. The framework presents a holistic and future-oriented approach to understanding language learning, performance, and evolution.