Using artificial intelligence as a digital tool in foreign language teaching

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role in modern education, including the field of foreign language teaching. The use of AI in English language teaching provides unique opportunities for creating personalized and effective educational programs. One of the main advantages of using AI in English language teaching is the ability to create personalized learning materials. AI-based platforms can analyze students' language proficiency levels and students’ learning goals to create materials that meet students’ individual needs and challenges. AI allows for the creation of diverse and engaging content, covering a wide range of language contexts. This allows students to familiarize themselves with authentic language used in various situations. Additionally, AI can be used to create interactive and immersive educational experiences. The generation of characters and simulations based on AI allows students to practice speaking and listening skills in a controlled and supportive environment. This article explores the key aspects of foreign language teaching using AI as a digital tool at the Higher School of Economics and Management of the South Ural State University. The aim of the research is to study the impact of AI-created learning materials on student satisfaction with a professional-oriented course. The tasks of the research are: to develop a teaching model using AI, to assess the impact of this model on the level of student satisfaction with the educational process. The research utilized theoretical methods, namely, analysis of contemporary scientific and methodological literature and empirical methods: internet survey, questionnaires, mathematical data processing. As a result, it was proven that the use of a foreign language teaching model employing the AI is effective. The survey data allowed to conclude that students were interested in and satisfied with the educational process.