ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH AI TOOLS IN EFL CLASSROOMS
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https://doi.org/10.62536/sjehss.2026.v4.i4.pp51-59Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, EFL, speaking skills, communicative competence, digital pedagogy, Uzbekistan, language learning.Abstract
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed teaching and learning processes in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. This study investigates the effectiveness of AI-powered tools in enhancing speaking skills among undergraduate EFL learners in Uzbekistan. A mixed-method research design was employed involving 30 students over a six-week intervention period. Data were collected through IELTS-based speaking tests, questionnaires, and classroom observations.
The quantitative findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ speaking performance, with the mean score increasing from 5.2 to 6.8. Qualitative results indicated enhanced confidence, motivation, and learner engagement. The findings suggest that AI tools provide interactive, personalized, and low-anxiety learning environments that facilitate the development of speaking skills.
Furthermore, the study integrates both global and local perspectives, including recent research conducted in Uzbekistan, highlighting the relevance of AI in modern language pedagogy. The study concludes that AI-based approaches are effective in improving communicative competence and should be integrated into EFL teaching practices.
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