Evaluating the Effectiveness of Chatbot-Assisted Learning in Enhancing English Conversational Skills Among Secondary School Students

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ID22042789
AuthorsAbdullah Alenezi (0000-0003-0233-6838, Northern Border University, corresponding author), Abdulhameed Alenezi (Northern Border University)
Year2025
Volume15
Issue9
Pages1136
Publication date2025-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci15091136
OpenAlexW4413880061
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited27

The growing application of artificial intelligence in education has created new avenues for second language learning. The following research explores the impact of learning with the help of chatbots on English conversation among secondary students in the Northern Borders Region in Saudi Arabia. The quasi-experimental design involved 30 students divided into two groups: an experimental group that interacted with an intervention using a GPT-powered chatbot for three weeks, and a control group that underwent traditional teaching. Pre- and post-tests were given to assess conversation competence. At the same time, students’ attitudes toward the chatbot-assisted learning experience were measured through questionnaires, teacher observation, and usage logs in the chatbot. Results showed statistically significant improvement in the experimental group’s speaking competence (mean gain = 5.24, p

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