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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a prevalent tool in multiple areas of language education. Most common AI-powered devices such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot have demonstrated potential in supporting vocabulary acquisition, providing immediate feedback, and enhancing overall writing fluency (Kohnke et al., 2023; Li & Hafner, 2022). However, despite these benefits, challenges arise regarding digital literacy, educators’ familiarity of mentioned technologies, and pedagogical alignment. This study aims to investigate effective strategies for integrating AI tools into the teaching of writing English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to first-year student at a university in Vietnam, with the goal of improving both writing proficiency and learner autonomy. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, classroom observations, and interviews with both teachers and students, in order to explore practical integration models, perceived effectiveness, and potential barriers to implementation. Finding results indicate that AI tools can contribute to a pedagogical framework that views AI not as a replacement, but as a supplement to traditional writing teaching. Such integration fosters more interactive, personalized, and reflective learning experiences in EFL contexts.
Key words: Artificial Intelligence (AI), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Writing Education, AI Integration in Education, Mixed-Methods Research, Higher Education
Biography
Nguyen Thi Tuong is a Lecturer in English at Vinh University, Vietnam. She has a Master in Applied Linguistics and more 30 years of experience in English Language teaching. Her research interests are methodology, extensive reading, and writing. She is now interested in incorporating technology and AI in her teaching and researching. Recently, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tuong has published two academic articles: ‘Study of English Foreign Language Students’ Views on E-books and Their Effectiveness for English Language Learning in a Vietnamese University’ in People's Security Academy – Ministry of Public Security Publisher and ‘Extensive reading among teachers of English at secondary schools’ in 6th Extensive Reading Bali – Indonesia. She has also presented in both national and international conferences, such as VietTesol International Convention 2023, 6th Extensive Reading Bali 2023, etc. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tuong dedicates her life to teaching and researching in hope of educating and inspiring her students to become Vietnamese future talents.
