Integration of artificial intelligence technologies into English language teaching methods: transformation of didactic approaches and contemporary pedagogical challenges

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Abstract: The proposed study showed that without the use of innovative technologies in the educational process, it is extremely difficult to teach a foreign language, especially English, which today has the status of an international and highly sought-after language, in a high-quality manner. The subject of consideration was the methodological integration of artificial intelligence into the study of English, and the object was learning through interactive technologies. The purpose of the work is to determine the didactic prospects of AI, to predict its capabilities for the development of pedagogical recommendations on how to use artificial intelligence effectively and ethically in practice. The study found that AI allows for maximum optimization of learning by offering, for example, services of adaptive platforms that personalize education; chatbots and voice assistants that help develop communication skills; automated writing assessment systems; generative tools for expanding teaching resources and developing student creativity. Pedagogical, methodological, and ethical challenges associated with the integration of artificial intelligence have been identified. These include changes in the role of teachers, the need to develop new teaching models, excessive automation of learning, violations of academic integrity, etc. To avoid these risks, it is necessary to generalize the methods of AI implementation, which should be based on the principles of humanistic pedagogy and be personality- and competence-oriented. The recommendations formulated in this work may be useful for educators, as they concern the effective planning of classes, the development of teachers' digital competence, the balance between technology and live communication, the ethical use of artificial intelligence, and the active participation of students in the learning process. In conclusion, evidence is presented of the effectiveness of the methodological integration of AI in English language learning, which significantly improves the quality of education, develops the competencies and autonomous status of the learner, and shapes their critical thinking and creative skills in a modernized educational environment.