The Potential Mechanisms and Approaches of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Oral English Education

With the rapid development of intelligent technology, generative artificial intelligence has been increasingly integrated into English language teaching. Represented by ChatGPT, generative AI has had a significant and far-reaching impact on foreign language education, making the empowerment of English language teaching with AI technology an important and urgent issue. Based on the Interaction Hypothesis of second language acquisition, this study elucidates the potential mechanisms and practical approaches of ChatGPT in empowering oral English teaching. It explores the multiple roles of ChatGPT in oral English instruction, highlighting that the interactive environment created by generative AI technology enables learners to engage in more authentic interactions and enhances their language expressive abilities. This study hopes to offer new pathways and insights for oral English education in the future.