AI Supported English Learning: A New Model for Effective, Inclusive, and Authentic Instruction

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping English Language Teaching (ELT) by offering new ways to personalize instruction, support learner autonomy, and enhance teaching effectiveness. This chapter examines key categories of AI tools—writing assistants, speech analysis systems, and conversational agents—and explains how they contribute to individualized learning and reduced learner anxiety. It also discusses how AI changes the educator’s role, highlights concerns related to access, assessment integrity, and overdependence, and argues for responsible integration that strengthens learning without diminishing the central role of teachers.