Artificial Intelligence Technology for EAP Speaking Skills: Student Perceptions of Opportunities and Challenges

• Bin Zou ^[1] ; Sara Liviero ^[1] ; Mengyuan Hao ^[1] ; Chaoyang Wei ^[2]
  1. [1] Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

     Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

     China

     
  2. [2] University of Liverpool

     University of Liverpool

     Reino Unido

     
• Localización: Technology and the Psychology of Second Language Learners and Users / Mark R. Freiermuth (ed. lit.), Nourollah Zarrinabadi (ed. lit.), 2020, ISBN 978-3-030-34212-8, págs. 433-463
• Idioma: español
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• Resumen

  • This study explores university students’ attitudes regarding the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted mobile applications (apps) to support the development of speaking skills in English for academic purposes (EAP) courses in higher education. Analysis of the data shows students expressing a preference to use AI tools for speaking development due to limited teacher feedback, and although they were generally satisfied practising their English using the AI technologies, the findings also point to certain limitations of the current AI apps, such as lack of applicable feedback and few model examples. In addition, students held strong views discouraging any notion that AI could replace actual language teachers. In conclusion, students suggest the need for more AI resources, especially apps that accommodate a variety of English accents.