The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing English Language Teaching (ELT): A Review of Tools, Trends, and Pedagogical Impacts

Authors

  • Abdulkhaleq Q. A. Hassan

    Department of English, King Khalid University, Abha 61431, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.10242
Received: 28 May 2025 | Revised: 20 June 2025 | Accepted: 30 June 2025 | Published Online: 14 August 2025

Abstract

AI is bringing new changes to English Language Teaching by offering approaches based on learners and how they learn best. This review explores how AI is helping to develop ELT by examining how existing and advanced tools and technologies can assist teaching processes and learning outcomes. It also attempts to find out how these tools can help in enhancing personalised learning when adapted to the learners'needs. New technologies such as intelligent tutoring systems, automatic grading tools, and automated agents allow students to learn more personally, instantly, and interactively. In addition to instant feedback, learners benefit from different training paths and can self-test their language skills. There are still some difficulties when AI is applied in ELT. Challenges include algorithmic bias, too much reliance on automated systems, privacy issues, and the risk that not enough will be taught by actual teachers. AI being put into practice ethically and ensuring everyone has access helps support the educator instead of replacing them. Moreover, the article stresses that ongoing research is essential to study the lasting effect of AI on learning language and to support well-informed policy making. The study emphasises that AI can greatly benefit ELT if introduced carefully, responsibly, and with a commitment to inclusion.

 

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence; Learning Outcomes; Automatic Grading; Algorithmic Bias; NLP; Learning Analytics

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Hassan, A. Q. A. (2025). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing English Language Teaching (ELT): A Review of Tools, Trends, and Pedagogical Impacts. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(8), 827–844. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.10242

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