USING AI TOOLS TO IMPROVE ADULT EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING SKILLS IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
English as a foreign Language (EFL) writing instruction has been greatly impacted by the quick development of artificial intelligence (AI), especially with regard to AI- based feedback tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot. With the help of these tools, students can edit their writing more often and on their own by receiving immediate feedback on grammar, vocabulary section, coherence, and structure. AI- mediated feedback can boost learner confidence, reduce anxiety, and facilitate drafting processes, according to recent TESOL studies, particularly for adult learners who juggle school with work and family obligations.Abstract
This descriptive study examines how adult EFL learners in Uzbekistan perceive
AI-based feedback tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Quillbot in improving writing
skills. Six participants( ages 22-33) were purposely sampled and interviewed using
semi-structured questions. Data were analysed using line-by-line coding, open codes,
axial categories, and emerging themes. Key findings reveal that AI tools foster
confidence but may enhance dependency, cause confusion when feedback conflicts
teacher guidance, and support conditional autonomy under scaffolding. The study
highlights the need for AI literacy training and blended feedback approaches in
TESOL; recommendations for teachers, students, and policymakers.
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https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2025.18.507 edupij.com
