The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting EFL Learners’s Writing Skills : Case of 2nd Year EFL Learners at Tlemcen University

Abstract

With the emergence of new advanced technologies, especially in the educational field, innovative teaching and learning methods are needed. Thus, Artificial Intelligence is establishing its relevance as a helping hand for learners writing to develop their skills. In keeping with this idea, the purpose of this inquiry is to investigate the function of Artificial Intelligence in improving 2nd year EFL learners’ writing abilities, and to comprehend the potential of Artificial Intelligence writing tools in enhancing their grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Therefore, focosing on 50 second year EFL learners and five teachers from the department of English, University of Tlemcen was performed. Two research instruments were applied in this research study in order to reinforce the reliability and authenticity of the research. Precisely, students questionnaire, and teachers interview. The findings from these tools revealed that the majority of students expressed a positive attitude towards the use of AI writing powered tools, and use them as a secondary assistance. Other notable findings showed that these tools had a great impact on students’ writing abilities in developing their grammar, and style adjustment. The students indicate their overall satisfaction with these features of AI writing tools in correcting their grammar, and enhancing their vocabulary and word choice. These AI features permit the learner to have a better style. Overall, this study offers fresh insight into the effect of AI in improving EFL learners’ writing capabilities and the capacity of these tools in boosting learners’ style.