ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ESL TEACHING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Keywords:
labor-intensive, algorithmic bias, human interaction, automated feedback, digital divide.Abstract
This article analyzes the diverse effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on English as a Second Language (ESL) education. It investigates the benefits offered by AI-driven tools, like customized learning platforms, automated feedback systems, and smart tutoring, in boosting student involvement and speeding up language learning. Nevertheless, the article also highlights the difficulties linked to AI adoption, including worries regarding data security, algorithmic bias, the risk of diminishing educators' skills, and the digital divide. By examining existing research and teaching implications, this article delivers a well-rounded evaluation of the transformative capabilities and possible challenges of AI in ESL, presenting suggestions for responsible and effective execution.
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