A Study on the Acceptance and Use of AI-assisted English Learning among English Majors
Abstract
The wave of educational AI-assisted English learning is taking English learners by storm, and researchers have mostly studied using artificial intelligence in education; however, studies related to the specifics of acceptance and application of AI learning software by English specialist learners are still relatively lacking. In the present study, a quantitative study was done to examine the current situation of acceptance and use of educational AI in English acquisition and learning by English professional learners. Based on the 23 questions answered by 100 participants, data collection using the Questionnaire Star online platform, and descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and analysis of variance, etc. According to the results of the study, students were willing to employ AI to aid them in all aspects of English learning, and that the dimensions of the scale show significant correlation with the willingness to use it. Moreover, there is no significant difference in willingness to use different AI software.
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