IEFInternational Education Forum3083-49022981-8605Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/ief.v3i7.11539ArticleAn Exploratory Study on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in College English Teachinghttps://artdesignp.com/journal/IEF/3/7/10.26689/ief.v3i7.11539LengHongyan2025372025-08-07Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges for innovation to college English teaching. This study focuses on the application of AI in digital college English teaching at the university level, analyzing the advantages of AI technology in personalized instruction, intelligent assessment and feedback, and immersive learning experience. It also examines pressing issues such as the integration of technology and pedagogy, as well as data privacy and security. Based on this analysis, the study proposes strategies to promote the innovative development AI-empowered English teaching, including constructing a new blended teaching model of “AI + Teacher”, enhancing digital literacy of teachers, and improving AI teaching management systems, so as to provide enlightenment for exploring the reform of college English teaching in the era of artificial intelligence.

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