From Chalkboard to Chatbot: Artificial Intelligence as a Transformative Tool in English Language Learning

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly altered the landscape of education, particularly in the field of language learning. English, as a global language of communication, education and professional advancement, demands effective pedagogical strategies that address learner diversity, motivation and skill acquisition. Traditional methods of English language teaching, while foundational, often face limitations related to personalization, time constraints and learner engagement. This research paper critically examines AI as an innovative and transformative tool for learning English. It explores how AI supports the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, evaluates its pedagogical advantages and limitations and situates AI within contemporary educational theory. The study argues that AI-assisted language learning, when integrated with human guidance, enhances learner autonomy, motivation and communicative competence, thereby redefining English language education in the digital age.