erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i8.11777ArticleExploration of Innovative Pathways for Generative AI Technology to Empower Smart English Teaching in Colleges and Universitieshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/8/10.26689/erd.v7i8.11777LiYiwen2025782025-09-04With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, generative artificial intelligence has gradually penetrated into all aspects of people’s daily lives and has had a significant impact on people’s lifestyles. Introducing generative artificial intelligence technology into college English teaching has become a key path to promoting college English teaching reform. Based on this, the author will elaborate on the connotation and objectives of intelligent English teaching in this paper, and propose corresponding teaching reform paths by combining the advantages of generative AI technology, hoping to provide some references and assistance for readers.

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