Keywords
ChatGPT
English as a foreign language (EFL)
language learning
teacher and student perspectives
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Abstract
While previous studies emphasize the benefits of ChatGPT in the education of language, few studies have included the perceptions of Turkish English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers and students towards using ChatGPT in a language learning context. This study aimed to fill this gap by involving the opinions of 35 EFL teachers and 36 learners towards using ChatGPT as a language learning assistant. The study included two separate questionnaires, both for EFL teachers and students. In addition, reflections of 5 EFL teachers and 4 learners were obtained. The results showed that while both EFL teachers and students acknowledged the benefits of ChatGPT in enhancing language learning engagement, autonomous learning, and access to authentic resources, they also expressed concerns regarding its accuracy, reliability, and suitability for different learning styles. The study demonstrates ChatGPT’s increasing importance in EFL instruction, highlighting the necessity for appropriate supervision and training.
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