Artificial Intelligence in Language Learning: Challenges and Opportunities

Hauwa Salihi Ateequ

doi:10.56201/ijelcs.vol.11.no4.2026.pg71.80

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Artificial Intelligence in Language Learning: Challenges and Opportunities

Hauwa Salihi Ateequ

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been an essential part of human lives in the 21st century. This paper focuses on examining the role of AI in English language learning, how effective it is, and what practical methods can be used to apply it effectively. AI has the potential to transform the functioning of the education system, increase the competitiveness of institutions and empower teachers and students at all levels. With intelligent content of instructions and testing, Artificial Intelligence allows focusing on the needs of both teacher and the learner. The study is anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model proposed by Davis (1989). The paper discusses what we are afraid about AI in language learning. A survey was conducted in 2022 for English language learners in the Federal College of Education Yola, Adamawa State of Nigeria. It analyzes the responses of 200 students. The responses show a very high level (83-100%) of understanding AI in language learning. It allies the fear and opinion that cyber-attacks will happen about future personalized accounts which involves the risk of losing personal information. Students fear losing a natural environment with speakers and their real emotions. Furthermore, the paper evaluates a very high level (98%) of learners’ spontaneity and creativity lack using AI in language learning. The paper concludes with the notion that using AI in language learning requires the wisdom of human content designers and educational experts.

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Artificial Intelligencelanguage learningforeign languagesonline learning

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