Exploring The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Language Learning and English Communication Skills

AI is changing the way we learn a language completely and offers us a wealth of new possibilities for English communication. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of AI tools for EL learning in higher education to improve writing, speaking, pronunciation, self-confidence for communication and reduce speaking anxiety. Research design, sample, and setting The research design was quantitative, cross-sectional and total of 400 subjects (320 students and 80 faculty members) randomly selected from AI integrated universities. A 5-point Likert scale was used to collect data (Cronbach’s α =. 81–. 91). Analysis The data have been processed using SPSS descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA tests and multiple regression model. Results Maintained positive attitudes towards AI integration. Participants found the resource highly useful (M = 4.19), engaging (M = 4.05) and adoptable (M = 4.02) and made meaningful gains in writing and speaking skills (nearly M = 4.0) and moderate improvement in communication confidence (M = 3.96). Of interest, speaking anxiety was noticeably low (M = 2.71) suggesting that AI tools may offer low anxiety, supportive contexts for oral practice. Results: When comparing different groups we found that the most advanced learners (B2+) benefited from the task the most, as they made larger writing and speaking gains, and felt more self-confident than A2 and B1 learners (p <. 001). Analysis the data have been processed using SPSS descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA tests and multiple regression model. Results Maintained positive attitudes towards AI integration. The participants rated the resource as very useful (M = 4.19), engaging (M = 4.05) and adoptable (M = 4.02) and said they had gained significant improvement (more than M = 4.0) and moderate performance (M = 3.96) in their writing and speaking skills and moderate improvement (M = 3.96) in their communication confidence. Funny enough, the anxiety about speaking was low (M = 2.71) and had some spare room, meaning that AI tools could help to achieve a low anxiety level and encourage oral practice. Findings: A comparative analysis across groups showed that most proficient students (B2+) benefited the most during the activity, with the highest writing and speaking gains and the highest levels of self-confidence, than the A2 and B1 earners (p <. 001).