Exploring the Perceptions of EFL Learners on Using Artificial Intelligence Tools – A Survey Based Study

AI technology is having an increasingly significant impact on learning foreign languages, particularly English, as it develops. It is critical to evaluate English majors' perspectives on the incorporation of AI tools into their English language education. Furthermore, as education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia develops in the areas covered by the 2030 vision, using artificial intelligence in the classroom has become increasingly necessary. For a variety of reasons, many Saudi students have trouble acquiring the English language. One of these reasons is that pupils regard traditional English teaching methods to be ineffective and dull. Furthermore, the idea of education in the future has evolved and calls for widespread use of technology in the present scenario. In order to assess the experiences, attitudes, expectations, and worries of English as a Foreign Language Learners (EFLL) regarding the employment of AI tools in their language learning process, the current study used a quantitative research approach and a structured survey questionnaire. The purpose of the study is to find out how Saudi EFL students feel about utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance English language instruction. The participants are students from a Saudi institution enrolled in undergraduate, diploma, and engineering courses in English. The results reveal the potentiality of integrating AI tools into EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners' English language instruction.