Evaluating the Effectiveness of AI-Driven Approaches on EFL Learners' Expository Writing Skills
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| Title: | Evaluating the Effectiveness of AI-Driven Approaches on EFL Learners' Expository Writing Skills |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Akbar Bahari (ORCID |
| Source: | TESOL Journal. 2026 17(1). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Integration, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Expository Writing, Writing Skills, Technology Uses in Education, Program Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement, Self Esteem, Grammar, Language Fluency, Graduate Students |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tesj.70099 |
| ISSN: | 1056-7941 1949-3533 |
| Abstract: | The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings has transformed language learning methodologies, particularly for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study evaluates the effectiveness of AI-driven interventions--specifically real-time grammar enhancement, comprehensive writing analysis, and contextual language fluency--on improving EFL learners' expository writing skills. Tools such as Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Ginger Software were employed to provide personalized feedback and adaptive learning pathways. Data were collected through a pretest-posttest experimental design involving 291 EFL postgraduate students, who were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods including ANOVA and multiple comparisons to assess improvements in writing performance and cognitive load Qualitative data from participant interviews and surveys were thematically analyzed to explore perceptions of AI tool effectiveness. The results demonstrated significant improvements in writing performance and reduced cognitive load among participants using AI tools compared to traditional instructional methods. Qualitative feedback indicated enhanced learner motivation and engagement, as well as increased confidence in writing tasks. The findings underscore the transformative potential of AI in language education, suggesting its strategic integration can enhance writing proficiency and meet the evolving needs of EFL learners. The study contributes to the development of best practices for leveraging AI technologies in educational contexts and highlights areas for future research into the long-term impacts of AI interventions on language learning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1498619 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings has transformed language learning methodologies, particularly for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This study evaluates the effectiveness of AI-driven interventions--specifically real-time grammar enhancement, comprehensive writing analysis, and contextual language fluency--on improving EFL learners' expository writing skills. Tools such as Grammarly, ProWritingAid, and Ginger Software were employed to provide personalized feedback and adaptive learning pathways. Data were collected through a pretest-posttest experimental design involving 291 EFL postgraduate students, who were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods including ANOVA and multiple comparisons to assess improvements in writing performance and cognitive load Qualitative data from participant interviews and surveys were thematically analyzed to explore perceptions of AI tool effectiveness. The results demonstrated significant improvements in writing performance and reduced cognitive load among participants using AI tools compared to traditional instructional methods. Qualitative feedback indicated enhanced learner motivation and engagement, as well as increased confidence in writing tasks. The findings underscore the transformative potential of AI in language education, suggesting its strategic integration can enhance writing proficiency and meet the evolving needs of EFL learners. The study contributes to the development of best practices for leveraging AI technologies in educational contexts and highlights areas for future research into the long-term impacts of AI interventions on language learning. |
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| ISSN: | 1056-7941 1949-3533 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tesj.70099 |
