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The Impact of ChatGPT on Chinese Postgraduates’ English Learning Interest and Proficiency: An Experience of IELTS Speaking Project

Authors
Yu-die Rong1, Wan-yang Xiao2, Yun-feng Zhang3, Xiao-shu Xu4, *
1School of Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
2School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
3Centre for Portuguese Studies, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao, China
4School of Foreign Studies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
*Corresponding author.
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Xiao-shu Xu
Available Online 22 August 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-494-5_30How to use a DOI?
Keywords
ChatGPT; IELTS; Learning Interest; Speaking Proficiency; English Learning; Higher Education
Abstract

The study explores the potential applications of ChatGPT in language learning and evaluates its effectiveness specifically in the context of the IELTS speaking section. A carefully conducted questionnaire was administered to 48 postgraduates who incorporated ChatGPT into their IELTS speaking practice as part of their coursework. The findings unequivocally indicate that ChatGPT significantly enhances learners’ grammar, sentence structure expression, and language organization abilities, thus directly contributing to an observable improvement in their IELTS speaking proficiency. Moreover, this AI-powered chatbot proves highly effective in igniting learners’ enthusiasm for English learning, fostering a genuine interest in the language. Nonetheless, it is essential to acknowledge that sustaining this newfound interest in language learning hinges on the provision of appropriate guidance from educators. Through this research, we delve deeply into the vast potential and practical application value of ChatGPT in language learning contexts. It offers valuable insights and clear directions for the future development of English language education.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS 2023)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
22 August 2024
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978-94-6463-494-5
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2667-128X
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10.2991/978-94-6463-494-5_30How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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