The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing EFL Students Speaking Skill Case of Fourth-Year Middle School Students at Ahmed Herouini Ghardaia

Abstract

This study aims at investigate the development of the speaking skill throughthe function of AI in English language learners. To reach the aim of this study, a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative approaches) were employed by using a printed questionnaire for students, aimed for a sample of forty 4th grade pupils and an interview with teachers at Ahmed Herouini middle school Ghardaia.The findings of this study suggested that AI has the potential to significantly enhance Englishlanguage learners' communication skills by providing personalized and interactive learning experiences, even teachers have a positive attitude about it because it is an appropriate and good technique that helps learners communicates better.. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and optimal integration of AI in languagelearningenvironments. For these results, we suggest that educators andpolicymakers can make informed decisions to harness the benefits of AI technology and maximize its impacton developing effective communication skills among English language learners.