EFL learners perceive AI-mediated instruction as engaging, personalized, anxiety-reducing, and empowering for autonomous learning¶

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q2 i? Thematic analysis of interviews identified seven themes: immersive engagement, tailored learning pathways, proficiency improvement, intrinsic motivation, self-regulation empowerment, reduced anxiety, and flexible practice. → Wei L 2023

Evidence¶

Wei L 2023¶

Wei L (2023) Artificial intelligence in language instruction: impact on English learning achievement, L2 motivation, and self-regulated learning. Front. Psychol. 14:1261955. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1261955

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Qualitative thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 14 purposively sampled experimental-group students, transcribed verbatim and coded with member checking and peer debriefing. Themes included personalized pathways — one participant said "The AI platform did not treat everyone the same. It understood where I needed improvement and guided me accordingly" — and non-judgmental feedback that reduced speaking anxiety.

"Participants were notably enthusiastic about the impact of AI-mediated language instruction, often describing it as a refreshing and captivating learning experience."

Discussion¶

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