Students’ Experience and Attitudes on the Use of AI Tools in Foreign Language Learning in Higher Education

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Language Learning, Student Use, Student Attitude, Technology

Abstract:
Some 60 years after AI technology was first introduced in education, technology based on artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational process so much that we are now exclusively talking about “smart education.” Researchers, together with teachers at all levels of study are now focused on improving their understanding of AI technology in order to adequately respond to Gen Alpha’s educational needs. This paper aims at providing insight into students’ attitudes towards integrating AI tools in language classrooms at a university level. An online questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, frequency of use, actual use of AI tools for language learning purposes, ethical aspects of the use of AI tools in LL and future intentions in relation to the use of AI tools in LL. The results show a very high frequency of AI use for English language learning with the most common purpose being better understanding of grammar rules and grammar check in a student-written text (assignment); while the majority of students intend to use AI technology throughout their studies and future work, most of them do not see AI tools occupying the place of the language teacher nor do they find them more efficient in terms of knowledge transfer. The obtained results contribute to a better understanding of students’ current familiarity, use and attitudes towards the application of AI in LL thus offering valuable information needed for an effective and efficient integration of AI in language learning in higher education.

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I. Jovanović Nikolić, “Students’ Experience and Attitudes on the Use of AI Tools in Foreign Language Learning in Higher Education,” in Sinteza 2026 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science, Belgrade, Singidunum University, Serbia, 2026, pp. 445-451. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2026-445-451

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Jovanović Nikolić, I. (2026). Students’ Experience and Attitudes on the Use of AI Tools in Foreign Language Learning in Higher Education. Paper presented at Sinteza 2026 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Data Science. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2026-445-451

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