Redefining Language Education in the AI Era: Challenges, Opportunities and Perspectives

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Recent years have seen a substantial evolution in the nascent field of artificial intelligence (AI), influencing a wide range of disciplines. The domain of language teaching and learning is similarly undergoing a transformation driven by this technological upheaval, that of Industry 4.0. However, the integration of AI in this field is often undertaken without sufficient reflection, despite the profound social and personal implications it entails, including ethical concerns and data protection issues. The objective of this chapter is, essentially, threefold: 1) it contextualises language teaching within the burgeoning technological milieu, underscoring the interplay between AI and language education; 2) it explores the challenges and opportunities in language teaching arising from AI integration; and 3) it explores the potential of AI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of language education, while also critically examining the possible adverse effects that its application might bring about.