SUPPORTING CRITICAL THINKING IN EFL LEARNERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS POWERED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Аннотация

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms offers new opportunities to enhance learners’ critical thinking skills. This article explores how AI-powered interactive discussion tools, such as chatbots and dialogue systems, can support the development of analytical reasoning among EFL students. The study highlights the effectiveness of these technologies in promoting deeper engagement, structured argumentation, and learner autonomy. Drawing on qualitative data from case studies, teacher interviews, and recent literature, the article concludes that AI can serve as a pedagogically sound assistant in language learning when used responsibly and in combination with human facilitation.