About this Research Topic
Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming English language teaching, learning, assessment, academic writing, and teacher professional development. However, its effective integration requires more than technological adoption; it demands critical AI literacy, ethical awareness, human agency, pedagogical responsibility, and evidence-based practice.
This Research Topic invites theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary studies examining how generative AI and large language models are reshaping English language education across diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural contexts.
Particular attention is given to the relationship between AI-assisted learning and human creativity, learner autonomy, teacher identity, academic integrity, inclusive education, assessment validity, emotional engagement, and responsible innovation.
Topics of interest
- Generative AI in English language teaching and learning
- AI-assisted academic writing and feedback
- AI literacy among language teachers and learners
- Human–AI collaboration in language education
- Learner autonomy, agency, and self-regulated learning
- AI-supported speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary development
- Automated assessment and feedback validity
- Academic integrity and responsible AI use
- Teacher identity and professional development
- Bias, fairness, privacy, and ethical challenges
- Generative AI in multilingual and multicultural classrooms
- Emotional and psychological effects of AI-assisted learning
- Inclusive and accessible language education
- AI-generated materials and curriculum development
- Future scenarios for English language education