Harnessing AI-Based Tools for Enhancing English Speaking Proficiency: Impacts, Challenges, and Long-Term Engagement
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AI in language learning, speaking proficiency, pronunciation improvement, English language education, long-term engagementAbstract
Technology like chatbots, speech recognition systems, and mobile apps that can give instant feedback on pronunciation and speaking skills has revolutionized learning a language in the traditional sense through artificial intelligence (AI). This study reviews the status of artificial intelligence in English language education and looks mainly at its influence on speaking fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and learner independence. The paper discusses implications from recent studies focusing on the immediate benefits of AI for novice and intermediate-level learners: decreased language anxiety and greater student engagement. Despite these advantages, major logistical issues – including the technology infrastructure, ethical challenges, and limited teacher training – prevent widespread adoption. It also identifies gaps in the literature, particularly concerning the long-term effects on learners' speaking proficiency and motivations surrounding higher-level learning. Filling the gaps can illuminate AI use to improve a sustainable language teaching or learning environment that may transform educational practices.
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