Artificial Intelligence Application for Learners’ Language Fluency Enhancement Case Study of AKLI MOHAND OULHADJ University of Bouira. Third Year License Students in the Department of English

Abstract

This thesis is an attempt to investigate the use of AI tools to facilitate the development of learners’ speaking fluency skills. This study aims to explore different objectives including students’ attitudes regarding AI use in improving speaking skill. It delves into the challenges and difficulties faced by learners in their improvement process, in addition to the role of AI apps as a new trend in enhancing learners speaking fluency. To achieve this, a mixed methods approach was employed in this exploratory research to combine both qualitative and quantitative data for a holistic understanding of the topic. For data collection method, it involved purposively distributing a questionnaire to the first group students of third-year license in the department of English along with a focus group semi-structured interview that involved 8 randomly chosen students from the same group. A pre and post test was established to measure and compare learner’s fluency before and after an AI tool usage period of time. Data were analyzed using three statistical techniques which are descriptive, comparative and inferential. According to the obtained results, AI apps showed their effectiveness indicating that they can slightly enhance learners’ speaking fluency by providing personalized learning experience that matches individuals’ needs, and immediate feedback in addition to continuous practice to develop communicative competence.