Transforming EFL Listening Skills: The Power of AI Integration in Classrooms

Abstract

AI is changing how listening skills are taught, addressing long-standing challenges like limited contextual knowledge, diversity in accents, rapid speech, and mother tongue influence (of learners and teachers). This paper addresses some benefits of integrating AI tools like Speech Ace and Listen wise in EFL classrooms, focusing on personalized learning experiences, real-time feedback, adaptive exercises, listening comprehension, and critical thinking. Pronunciation is promoted through repetition and interactive tasks through Speech Ace. Listenwise supports listening comprehension and critical thinking, banking on curated audio content and assessments. AI's Advantages and disadvantages require monitoring it for data privacy, accessibility allowance, and algorithmic bias. Teachers have a critical role as facilitators and guides trying to ensure the responsible and effective use of AI tools. Trainers maintain inclusive, engaging, and effective learning by employing AI-driven innovations. Lastly, this study highlights the critical issue of ethical usage of AI's potential for well-balanced language education that is innately accessible and innovative.