Investigating Students’ Attitudes Towards Using Artificial Intelligence in Learning English Students of English at the University of Ghardaia as a case study

Abstract

This research aims to investigate university students’ attitudes towards the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in English language learning. With the rise of new technologies in education, AI is becoming an important part of language learning by offering tools that help students improve their skills in reading, speaking, listening, and writing. This research employed a mixed-method approach to explore student’s perceptions, experiences and challenges in using AI for learning English. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected usingstructured questionnaires distributed to 90 students of English across various academic levels (L1, L2, L3, M1, M2) at the University of Ghardaia, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results indicated that the majority of sudents’ have a positive view of AI tools and believe that they can support language development and improve their skills. The study’s valuable insights highlighted the need to incorporate technological materials, such as AI tools, into the curriculum. This would allow students to practice and improve not only their core language skills but also other important abilities such as critical thinking and problemsolving. Therefore, educators are encouraged to take advantage of these technologies and integrate them into the classroom as effective teaching materials, bringing the outside world into the learning environment. .