In many higher education institutions, foreign language instruction still relies heavily on teacher-centered, grammar-oriented approaches that limit students’ engagement, motivation, and ability to communicate meaningfully. As education becomes increasingly digital and student populations grow more diverse, there is a growing need for flexible, interactive, and learner-centered teaching strategies. This study explores key challenges associated with traditional language-teaching practices and analyzes students’ preferences through a survey of 50 university learners. The results indicate that technology-enhanced learning, interactive activities, and collaborative tasks significantly improve motivation, confidence, and communicative performance. The findings emphasize the importance of moving away from rigid traditional instruction toward modern, innovative, and technology-supported methodologies in foreign language education.