THE USE OF AI IN LEARNING ESL
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https://doi.org/10.31861/gph2025.855-856.31-40Keywords:
artificial intelligence, learning foreign language, benefits, risks, toolsAbstract
The article focuses on the impact of using artificial intelligence tools on learning English as a second language in higher education. The relevance of the present study is determined by the increasing tendency of using AI tools by students for completing homework, creating presentations, writing texts, and managing other aspects of the learning process. The aim of the study is to analyze the use of AI tools by students, their influence on the development of students’ language competencies, and identify key advantages and risks. The Likert scale method, quantitative, qualitative, and comparative analyses are used for the study to receive reliable findings. 122 students from the Economics and Pedagogy faculties participated in the survey. The questionnaire consisted of five blocks of questions and case tasks. The results show that all respondents use AI in learning ESL. It was figured out that AI is the most frequently applied tool for translation, preparing oral statements, writing texts, creating presentations, and practicing grammar by students. The most popular and effective AI tools used by students are ChatGPT, Google Translate, Grammarly and Canva AI. The findings of the paper state that students consider AI an effective and convenient tool that increases the speed of completing tasks; however, most respondents believe that AI does not significantly affect their motivation or development of their oral speech skills. Among the risks, respondents figured out the technology addiction, possible AI-generated false information, critical thinking deterioration, and some threats to academic integrity. AI has significant didactic potential; however, its application requires pedagogical guidance and conscious use. Therefore, the AI integration into the educational process must be balanced, monitored, and pedagogically justified.
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