GIẢM ÁP LỰC HỌC TẬP THÔNG QUA THỰC HÀNH TIẾNG ANH CÓ HỖ TRỢ CỦA TRÍ TUỆ NHÂN TẠO: BẰNG CHỨNG TỪ SINH VIÊN SƯ PHẠM TIẾNG ANH TIỂU HỌC

Learning pressure and anxiety may hinder pre-service teachers from using English confidently, particularly in speaking activities. This study explored how AI-supported English practice could reduce learning pressure and support students’ confidence and willingness to communicate. The study involved 30 first-year pre-service Primary English teachers at Thai Nguyen University, Lao Cai Branch. Over one academic semester, ChatGPT and Gemini were integrated into regular English lessons for idea development, language support, rehearsal, and feedback. Data were collected through pre- and post-intervention questionnaires, classroom observations, and student reflections. The findings indicate reduced anxiety and fear of making mistakes, alongside increased participation, confidence, and willingness to communicate. Students particularly valued opportunities to practise and revise their responses before speaking in front of classmates. Challenges included unstable Internet connections, dependence on AI suggestions, and the use of AI-generated responses without revision. The study suggests that AI can provide a useful low-pressure space for English practice when it supports, rather than replaces, students’ own language production and interaction.