AI IN THE ESL CLASSROOM: A NEW FRONTIER IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into English as a Second Language (ESL) education is rapidly transforming traditional pedagogical models. While numerous AI tools are emerging, there remains limited empirical exploration of their real-world classroom impact and ethical implications. This qualitative-analytical study analyzed secondary sources and observed online ESL classes using ChatGPT, Grammarly, Duolingo, and ELSA Speak across Uzbekistan, India, and global platforms. The results showed that AI enhanced learner autonomy, fluency, writing precision, pronunciation, and motivation, though challenges such as over-reliance, digital inequality, and ethical concerns persisted. The study suggests that AI, when balanced with human instruction, can foster more personalized and interactive ESL learning, but its success depends on equitable access, teacher training, and ethical integration.
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