Artificial Intelligence as a Stimulus for English Language Teaching and Learning among ESL Learners: A Review

This paper reviews scholarly literature on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the teaching and learning of the English language among second-language users and learners. The extent to which AI is useful for both the teachers and the learners is examined vis-a-vis the challenges in an ESL society. The adoption and application of AI in English language teaching can greatly assist the learners of English language as a second language. It should be noted that the teaching of English language has received scholarly attention globally and this has led to various approaches, including artificial intelligence. This has not only enhanced but also supported English language teaching and learning among the second users of English language. The review specifically answers the question of barriers in learning the language. Artificial intelligence aids and supports learners with extra academic needs which make learning an interesting undertaking. Despite the gap identified so far and the limitations in the teaching and learning of English language among English second users, artificial intelligence creates dynamic and effective lesson contents and planning for students’ learning progress.