Students’ Perceptions on Using AI: Factors, Benefits, and Challenges in Influencing Their Speaking Performances
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-622-2_45How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- English for Specific Purposes; Generative AI; Speaking Performances
- Abstract
This study explores students’ perceptions of the factors, benefits, and challenges associated with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve their speaking performances. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected from language learners through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The findings reveal that students perceive several key factors influencing the effectiveness of AI in enhancing their speaking abilities, including the quality and relevance of AI-generated feedback, user-friendliness of the AI interface, and alignment with individual learning styles and goals. The benefits of using AI comprise increased exposure to authentic language input, personalized feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and the opportunity to practice speaking in a low-stakes environment. However, challenges emerge, such as technical limitations of AI systems, the need for human interaction and guidance, and potential over-reliance on AI-generated feedback. The study discusses implications for language educators and proposes strategies for effectively integrating AI into speaking instruction while addressing identified challenges. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the application of AI in language learning and provides insights into students’ experiences and perceptions, informing the design and implementation of AI-assisted language learning programs to enhance speaking performances and create engaging learning experiences.
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TY - CONF AU - I Putu Yoga Laksana AU - Putu Tika Virginiya AU - Ni Nyoman Yuliantini PY - 2024 DA - 2024/12/31 TI - Students’ Perceptions on Using AI: Factors, Benefits, and Challenges in Influencing Their Speaking Performances BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Green Tourism Applied Science - Social Applied Science 2024 (ICoSTAS-SAS 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 407 EP - 416 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-622-2_45 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-622-2_45 ID - Laksana2024 ER -