GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

This study examined the roles of artificial intelligence in second language learning and acquisition in the 21st century. Artificial intelligence (AI) has dramatically reshaped the landscape of second language learning (L2) and acquisition (L3+). In the context of carrying out this research, numerous subheads were taken into account, some of which included: concept of artificial intelligence, concept of language and concept of second language. Furthermore, the study mentioned numerous roles of artificial intelligence in second language learning and acquisition. It also highlighted the steps in using artificial intelligence in learning and acquiring second language to include: needs assessment/ goal setting, selecting artificial intelligence-powered language learning tools and artificial intelligence-powered personalization/adaptive learning. The challenges of adopting artificial intelligence in learning/acquisition of second language as stated in the study included: limited contextual understanding, bias in artificial intelligence training data and lack of human-like interaction. Furthermore, the study provided mitigations to the challenges to include: improving contextual understanding, addressing bias in artificial intelligence training and enhancing artificial intelligence emotional intelligence. The study concluded that artificial intelligence (AI) plays a transformative role in second language learning and acquisition in the 21st century. One of the recommendations made was that artificial intelligence systems should be designed to tailor learning experiences based on individual progress, strengths, and weaknesses.