The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing English Language Teaching

Tri  Handayani

Penulis

Tri Handayani Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Kata Kunci:

Artificial Intelligence, English Language Teaching, TPACK, adaptive learning, digital literacy, pedagogy

Abstrak

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English Language Teaching (ELT) has become a major force shaping modern education. AI technologies enhance learning by providing adaptive feedback, intelligent tutoring, and personalized assessment, transforming traditional teaching practices into data-driven and learner-centered approaches. This conceptual paper aims to examine the pedagogical opportunities and challenges of integrating AI in ELT. It focuses on how AI tools such as chatbots, adaptive learning systems, and automated writing evaluators improve engagement, autonomy, and 21st-century skills while addressing issues of teacher competence, ethics, and accessibility. Adopting a conceptual qualitative approach, the study synthesizes insights from the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and related literature. Findings indicate that AI supports personalized instruction, enhances learner motivation, and enables reflective, self-regulated learning. However, challenges include limited teacher readiness, data privacy risks, and potential overreliance on automation. In conclusion, AI can significantly enhance ELT when applied critically and pedagogically. Sustainable integration requires teacher training, ethical awareness, and equitable infrastructure to ensure that technology complements rather than replaces human interaction.

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