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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Exploring the potential of ChatGPT for foreign language education at the university level.

Blanka Klimova, Marcel Pikhart, Liqaa Habeb Al-Obaydi

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Blanka KlimovaDepartment of Applied Linguistics, University of Hradec Kralove Rokitanskeho, Hradec Kralove, Czechia.
Marcel PikhartDepartment of Applied Linguistics, University of Hradec Kralove Rokitanskeho, Hradec Kralove, Czechia.
Liqaa Habeb Al-ObaydiEnglish Department, College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Iraq.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to explore students' attitudes and perceived usefulness of using ChatGPT for learning a foreign language to reveal how this new trend tool affects its end-users. Methods: The authors conducted qualitative research by using a questionnaire survey based on hands-on experience by university students. Results: The findings reveal that students are fascinated, satisfied, and stimulated to use this technology despite some of their reservations and potential threats. The authors of this study also list pedagogical implications, including specific activities, while using ChatGPT. Discussion: Although ChatGPT can be very beneficial for teachers and help them in their preparation, it sets a challenging task for them to change the existing teaching approaches and assessments to boost students' cognitive, creative, and critical thinking skills. In addition, both teachers and students will have to upskill their competencies to handle the current advancements in AI technology, such as ChatGPT.

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AI technologyChatGPTforeign language learningL2 acquisitionuniversity students

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PMID38655215
PMCPMC11036125

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