The reality of using the Artificial Intelligence-based reading progress tool in Microsoft Teams to enhance the reading skills among English language teachers of the Education Department in Jazan Region and the Obstacles to its use.

This study investigates the reality and challenges of using the reading Progress tool in Microsoft Teams to improve reading skills from the perspective of English language teachers. The study population consists of schools within the Jazan Education Department in Saudi Arabia. A total of 146 valid questionnaires were collected and analyzed. The findings reveal that English language teachers perceive the reading improvement tool in Microsoft Teams to offer a wide range of supplementary resources and tools that enhance classroom instruction. However, there is room for improvement in utilizing the tool for designing engaging and diverse instructional lessons. The challenges identified include overcrowded classrooms and difficulty accessing the application using personal accounts. Addressing these challenges can optimize the use of the reading improvement tool and create a favorable learning environment