The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in TEFL: Redefining the Role of Educators in an AI-Driven Classroom

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Professor of Linguistics, Ain Shams University

Abstract

This paper examines the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), focusing on its methods, benefits, challenges, and the proposed Global Humachine Model. It integrates recent trends and developments in AI within TEFL as of 2025, emphasizing the balance between technological advancements and human expertise. The paper highlights AI’s potential to enhance language education while addressing ethical, inclusive, and equitable implementation challenges.

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