THE ROLE OF AI IN LEARNING A LANGUAGE

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed educational systems worldwide, particularly in the field of language learning. AI-powered tools, adaptive learning systems, intelligent tutoring platforms, and natural language processing technologies have reshaped traditional pedagogical approaches. This article examines the theoretical foundations, technological mechanisms, practical applications, advantages, challenges, and future prospects of AI in language education. The study highlights how AI enhances personalization, assessment accuracy, learner autonomy, and real-time feedback while also addressing ethical considerations such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and teacher displacement concerns. The findings suggest that AI does not replace teachers but complements pedagogical practice, fostering a more learner-centered and efficient educational environment.

人工智能（Artificial Intelligence）的快速发展，已深刻变革了全球教育体系，在语言学习领域的应用尤为凸显。人工智能赋能工具、自适应学习系统、智能辅导平台以及自然语言处理（Natural Language Processing）技术，已然重塑了传统教学范式。本文围绕人工智能在语言教育中的理论基础、技术机理、实际应用、优势、挑战与未来发展前景展开系统性探讨。本研究阐明了人工智能可有效提升学习个性化水平、评估精准度、学习者自主性与实时反馈能力，同时针对数据隐私、算法偏见以及教师岗位替代顾虑等伦理议题进行了深入分析。研究结果表明，人工智能并非取代教师，而是对教学实践形成有益补充，助力构建以学习者为中心且更为高效的教育环境。