Abstract
Without a doubt, advances in technology have aided language learning over the past decades. While some reservations may exist with any new language technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the landscape of education and the future implications for language acquisition. Rather than banishing this technology, language teachers should acknowledge its capacities and incorporate it into language classroom with approaches that continue to focus on critical thinking skills, language proficiency, and meaningful reflection. There are numerous techniques with AI programs such as ChatGPT to enhance language study and writing in an L2. When class activities and assessments are designed with student access to AI in mind, learners can benefit from a technology that will support the learning process while still gaining the necessary skills of a language course. This study demonstrates the strategies for integrating AI into writing and grammar in the language classroom with sample activities and assessments. Some sample activities include back-and-forth conversations in Spanish and grammar guides and practice in Spanish. AI provides several advantages as a useful tool for the writing process in a second language. First, AI gives instant feedback on organization, grammar, and syntax errors, which can help learners to identify their mistakes and correct them more quickly. Students can use AI to suggest alternative words or phrases, which can facilitate improvement in written expression and make writing more native-like. Grammar tutorials and practice can be tailored to students’ needs through AI with explanations, copious samples, and sample quizzes.
Presenters
Joseph FeesAssociate Professor, Languages and Literatures, Delaware State University, Delaware, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
AI, Language Learning, Technology
