THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MODERN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Аннотация:

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the field of education, particularly in language learning. With the emergence of intelligent tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Duolingo Max, and Google Translate, learners are now able to access grammar correction, vocabulary expansion, pronunciation feedback, and real-time conversation practice with minimal or no human supervision. These developments raise critical questions about the evolving role of language teachers and whether AI is gradually replacing the traditional classroom educator. This paper aims to examine the impact of AI-assisted learning technologies on English language acquisition, with a specific focus on university-level students in Uzbekistan. The study explores how AI tools are being used by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, the perceived advantages and drawbacks of AI integration, and the pedagogical implications of relying heavily on technology for language instruction.