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AI-Powered Language Learning Tools and Their Impact on EFL Students’ Speaking Anxiety in Jordanian Universities
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Speaking anxiety is a persistent challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, impacting their fluency, confidence, and academic performance. This study investigates the influence of AI-powered language learning tools on speaking anxiety among Jordanian university students. A survey of 200 students assessed key anxiety factors, coping strategies, AI tool adoption, and barriers to AI integration. Statistical analysis, was used to compare AI users and non-users. Results indicate that while AI tools do not significantly reduce students’ fear of making mistakes or fear of others' reactions, they do have a significant impact on reducing academic pressure. Furthermore, institutional and technological barriers remain primary obstacles to AI adoption. These findings indicate that incorporating AI into EFL instruction should be accompanied by well-structured language support programs to enhance its impact. The study provides insights into how AI can be used alongside traditional TESOL methods to help reduce speaking anxiety.
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- Authors
- Wardat, S., & Akour, M.
- Affiliations
- Al-Balqa Applied University (JO)
- Prince Sultan University (SA)
- Venue
- Journal of Posthumanism
- Publisher
- Nobel Press Resources
- Published
- 2025-04-10
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 3
- ISSN
- 2634-3576 (ISSN-L)
- 2634-3584
- OpenAlex
- W4409334256
- Cited by
- 1
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1
- FWCI
- 3.60
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Journal of Posthumanism (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- Funders
- Prince Sultan University
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Social Sciences › Education › Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Social Sciences › Education › English Language Learning and Teaching
- Keywords
- speaking anxiety, EFL learners, university students, coping strategies, academic stress, AI adoption barriers, fear of making mistakes, fear of negative evaluation, Jordanian universities
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