AI-ENHANCED COMMUNICATIVE TASKS FOR IMPROVING EFL SPEAKING SKILLS: A METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK
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https://doi.org/10.17605/Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, EFL speaking skills, communicative tasks, pronunciation, lexical resources, methodological framework.Abstract
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has created new opportunities for developing speaking skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. This study examines the methodological potential of AI-supported communicative tasks in enhancing university students’ speaking competence. A framework integrating AI-based platforms such as Replika, TalkPal, ELSA Speak, Speechling, Kialo Edu, and Speechace is proposed. The results show that AI-supported tasks significantly improve pronunciation, fluency, lexical resources, discourse coherence, and critical speaking skills. The study concludes that systematic AI integration promotes learner autonomy and personalized speaking practice in higher education.
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