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This study aims to examine how integrating GenAI chatbots into flipped classrooms affects emotional engagement and speaking proficiency among EFL learners.

July 10, 2026Discover ComputingOpen Access

Integrating GenAI chatbots into the flipped classroom to promote emotional engagement and enhance overall speaking proficiency in EFL contexts

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This study aims to examine how integrating GenAI chatbots into flipped classrooms affects emotional engagement and speaking proficiency among EFL learners.
Mixed-methods approach over 15 weeks with 80 Chinese EFL learners, divided into experimental (GenAI) and control groups.
Quantitative data collected using emotional engagement questionnaires and speaking proficiency tests.
Qualitative data gathered from semi-structured interviews with 16 students and the course instructor.
The experimental group showed significantly greater improvements in emotional engagement (p < 0.01) and speaking proficiency (p < 0.05) than the control group.
Qualitative analysis indicated that the GenAI chatbot reduced learner anxiety and built confidence, enhancing interaction quality.
Findings suggest the GenAI-supported flipped classroom promotes a more supportive learning environment.

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Randomized trial evaluates GenAI chatbots on emotional engagement and speaking proficiency in EFL learners, suggesting effective integration for language instruction.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508cc46eeac72a437a0a55 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10791-026-10322-7

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Randomized trial evaluates GenAI chatbots on emotional engagement and speaking proficiency in EFL learners, suggesting effective integration for language instruction.

Integrating GenAI chatbots into the flipped classroom to promote emotional engagement and enhance overall speaking proficiency in EFL contexts

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Integrating GenAI chatbots into the flipped classroom to promote emotional engagement and enhance overall speaking proficiency in EFL contexts

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