THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF AI-BASED ONLINE PLATFORMS IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Abstract
This paper explores how artificial-intelligence-driven online platforms are reshaping the teaching and learning of English as an additional language. A mixed-methods synthesis indicates that adaptive content sequencing, real-time diagnostic feedback, AI-mediated dialogic practice and automated pronunciation analysis together foster faster lexical growth, more accurate grammar usage and higher self-efficacy than many traditional classroom-only approaches. Nevertheless, stakeholders must develop robust ethical protocols, context-sensitive instructional design and strong professional-development pathways to ensure the technology amplifies—rather than supplants—human pedagogy. Recommendations therefore emphasise national AI-ELT strategies, hybrid lesson models, transparent assessment norms and targeted infrastructure upgrades.
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