International Journal of Education

Flow is a unique psychological phenomenon experienced in a state of high concentration, where individuals can continuously expand their personal abilities, enhance their skill levels, and achieve personal growth and development. To explore the application effects of flow in foreign language courses in universities, a case study was conducted on the teaching design of advanced Russian courses, constructing a blended online-offline teaching mode based on flow theory. This mode was implemented in teaching practice over two semesters, and a self-developed "Online-Offline Flow State Scale" tailored to the discipline and student characteristics was used to measure 56 students who underwent this teaching mode. Additionally, structured interviews were conducted with some of the participants. The survey and interview results indicated that the blended online-offline teaching mode based on flow theory can effectively improve learners engagement and learning outcomes, optimize the learning experience, and promote a virtuous cycle of learners learning abilities and academic development.

Flow theory; Blended teaching; Russian course.