IA como aliada Cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede reducir la Ansiedad ante el Aprendizaje de Lenguas Extranjeras en la expresión oral en el aula de ELE

Abstract

The presence of sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) as a teaching tool in language education has increased in recent years, sparking discussions about its impact. Simultaneously, researchers have long reported that students suffer from foreign language anxiety (FLA), specifically related to oral practices in the language classroom. Our aim with this literature review is to study and analyse previous research on how AI can serve as an effective tool for reducing FLA among students learning Spanish as a foreign language in Swedish upper secondary schools. We observe a lack of research in this field, which may be attributed to the fact that AI is a relatively new teaching tool. However, in the studies we analyse, the findings indicate that integrating AI into the language classroom can help reduce FLA. This integration has the potential to create a non-judgemental educational environment where students can practice at their own pace and according to their individual linguistic levels.