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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology on EAP Speaking

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores MA TESOL students' attitudes toward using Artificial Intelligence (AI) apps for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) speaking. This study also investigates how AI apps affect students' learning of EAP speaking, especially in presentation skills. 70 students from an EMI university in China participated in this research. Research instruments included questionnaires and interviews. The findings indicate that MA TESOL students are optimistic about applying AI apps to EAP speaking. Furthermore, this study confirmed AI's effect on students' presentation skills, especially in boosting their confidence and reducing their fear of speaking. A comparison and analysis of some popular English-speaking apps has been made to give learners more targeted help. This study contributes to the implementation of AI apps in EAP speaking classes. Suggestions for improvements to AI apps are also discussed to serve as a reference for future research. The findings also offer pedagogical implications for applying AI to speaking teaching.

Source: International Journal of Distance Education Technologies

DOI: 10.4018/ijdet.380730

Authors: Yating Zhu, Professor Bin Zou, Wen Jia

Institutions: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Nanjing Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: English Language Learning and Teaching

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411405725

FWCI: 3.321

Cites: 61

Cited by: 3

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