A Systematic Review on AI Technologies in English as a Foreign Language Education

Abstract

This systematic review reports an analysis of research articles on AI technologies in English as a foreign language education. The review specifically addresses the limitations reported in the studies conducted between 2020 and 2024 and shows the benefits of AI technologies identified in those studies. Hence, the study aims to provide an understanding of the scope of existing research and, depending on the limitations identified, give insights into further research. The research articles were screened and analyzed using qualitative methods based on the predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings indicated that AI technologies may positively affect language development, cultural understanding, learner engagement, learning support, and critical thinking. Nonetheless, the limitations identified - categorized as instructional, methodological, and technological - should be taken into consideration for a more robust investigation.

Keywords

• Artificial Intelligence
• Review
• EFL
• Education
• Technology

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